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Tariffs could spike costs for domestic automakers by $108B
A new report estimates that higher import duties on automotive parts will impact nearly all of the 17.7 million vehicles built in the U.S. annually.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2025 -
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Adam Chamberlain returns to Mercedes-Benz USA as CEO
Dimitris Psillakis will transition to a senior strategic advisor role and remain with the company until the end of 2025, the automaker said.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 28, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Volvo Cars names new CFO
Deputy CFO Fredrik Hansson has taken over for Johan Ekdahl, who resigned after nearly a decade on the job.
By Larry Avila • April 25, 2025 -
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Hyundai posts its highest Q1 revenue in company history
The automaker plans to maintain its sales momentum with the launch of new hybrids and fully electric models under its Ioniq brand.
By Eric Walz • April 25, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 123K pickups, SUVs over brake fluid leaks
The condition may lead to excessive pedal travel or reduction in braking performance, according to the NHTSA.
By Eric Walz • April 24, 2025 -
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GM’s head of global manufacturing resigns
Jens Peter Clausen, a veteran of Tesla and Google, will step down in mid-May after overseeing the automaker's manufacturing for a little over a year.
By Larry Avila • April 24, 2025 -
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Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’
In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.
By Larry Avila • April 23, 2025 -
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Tesla’s net profit nosedives 71% in Q1
Elon Musk’s alignment with the Trump administration may be impacting Tesla's reputation, according to one analyst.
By Eric Walz • April 23, 2025 -
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General Motors taps Dell sustainability head to become new CSO
Cassandra Garber will lead the automotive giant’s sustainability efforts and ESG practices starting April 22, which coincides with Earth Day.
By Zoya Mirza • April 22, 2025 -
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Nissan nominates 4 new board candidates after exec shakeup
New CEO Ivan Espinosa is among the recommended director appointments after the automaker overhauled its executive leadership team to lead its turnaround.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2025 -
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Quarterly sales roundupMost automakers report sales gains in Q1
GM reported a double-digit sales jump to start the year, while Ford and Stellantis reported quarterly declines.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2025 -
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US proceeds with China-linked ship fees
Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.
By Edwin Lopez • April 21, 2025 -
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Boutique British BEV Startups Have Hope and Seek Glory
Two new British BEV start-ups, Longbow and Perseus, hope to capture fat wallets and the imagination of car enthusiasts.
By David Kiley and Paul Myles • April 18, 2025 -
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Russia New-Vehicle Sales Decline Sharply
High inventories, global pressures are likely to make 2025 one of the worst years in the modern history of the Russian automotive market, analysts believe.
By Eugene Gerden • April 18, 2025 -
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Hyundai opens $14M Alabama medical and wellness center
The facility offers an array of services to its more than 4,000 Montgomery-based employees.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 18, 2025 -
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Kia’s generative AI voice assistant debuts on the EV3 in Europe
The company joins other automakers, including Hyundai, Volkswagen and Stellantis, aiming to add generative AI technology to their model lineups.
By Eric Walz • April 18, 2025 -
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Quick Study: AI Playing Growing Role in Auto Industry
Automakers are using AI to manage customer data and provide a roadmap to solving quality issues and engineer new products. Dealers have an opportunity to deploy AI to improve their operations too, but many are struggling to implement the technology.
By Jens Kastner, Andreia Nogueira and Keith Nuthall • April 17, 2025 -
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Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs
The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 22, 2025 -
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Suppliers Demand Up Front Tariff Payments from Automakers
Valeo and Novares say they can’t supply parts to the U.S. unless customers cover the full cost of tariffs.
By Paul Myles • April 15, 2025 -
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US launches probe into semiconductor imports
The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.
By Phil Neuffer • April 14, 2025 -
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Scania Seals Takeover of Northvolt’s Battery-Pack Unit
Northvolt gets a lifeline from stakeholder Scania in a deal that will provide a battery supply for the Swedish truck-maker’s products.
By Paul Myles • April 14, 2025 -
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Stellantis Sees Vehicle Shipments Slide Q1 2025
Stellantis starts to face U.S. tariffs from a weakened trading point as the hunt for a new CEO goes on.
By Paul Myles • April 14, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Automotive Priority: Fighting Cyberattacks
Without cybersecurity talent, the automotive sector will find itself at the frontline of cyberattacks.
By Michael Marcotte • April 14, 2025 -
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LG Energy Solution picks up Michigan’s subsidies for Ultium plant
General Motors announced the sale of its stake in the battery plant in December 2024.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by AverittThe traditional cross-border model is holding the auto industry back
Discover a smarter cross-border model for automotive supply chains that reduces costs and delays.
April 14, 2025
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