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Ineos Slams EU Negotiators for Failing to Cut U.S. Tariff Deal
SUV manufacturer warns its business will take a hit with punitive tariffs imposed on its biggest sales market.
By Paul Myles • April 1, 2025 -
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Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposal
Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.
By Haley Cawthon • April 1, 2025 -
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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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New Study: Vulnerabilities To Automotive Cyber Attacks Rising
Cyber-security specialist VicOne is latest to warn that increasing vehicle connectivity, growth of BEVs using public charging infrastructure and AI spawns more vulnerabilities for cyber crooks to exploit.
By Paul Myles • March 31, 2025 -
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Honda fined $632K for violating California Consumer Privacy Act
A state enforcement agency said the automaker made customers share excessive personal information with third parties without providing contract terms.
By Eric Walz • March 31, 2025 -
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Ford taps Lululemon exec to lead integrated services unit
The department aims to further develop the automaker's suite of software and digital services to inspire customer loyalty.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 31, 2025 -
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Xiamoi Plans Expansion as Luxury BEV Sedan Claims Top Safety Spot
Smartphone giant's first premium BEV sparks huge consumer demand and would make an attractive value-proposition in expansion plans that include European markets.
By Paul Myles • March 28, 2025 -
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Sudden downshifts spur NHTSA probe of over 1M Ford F-150s
The agency received 138 complaints of unexpected transmission issues in 2015-2017 pickups, leading to rear-wheel lockup in some cases.
By Eric Walz • March 28, 2025 -
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Nissan Americas CIO to retire amid broader leadership shifts
Lesley Ma, a seasoned executive with stints at Ford and General Motors, will replace William Orange, effective April 7.
By Roberto Torres • March 28, 2025 -
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Rivian rolls out hands-free driving via software update
The automaker says that the cameras it developed for its Enhanced Highway Assist feature offer the highest resolution “of any vehicle in North America.”
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2025 -
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Pilot EV charging network passes 130 locations
The travel center company’s partnership with EVgo and General Motors has reached over half of U.S. states.
By Jessica Loder • March 27, 2025 -
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US auto tariffs begin, parts tariffs to start May 3
A 25% import tax is being applied to foreign vehicles, though a federal register notice clarifies foreign parts will be taxed at a later date.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated April 3, 2025 -
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Return to Russia? Possible, But Not In Numbers
While there is a possibility current talks between the two sides may pave the way for deliveries to resume of U.S. models to Russia, most analysts do not expect significant volumes.
By Eugene Gerden • March 26, 2025 -
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Nissan to launch 10 new models in North America to fuel comeback
The roster of refreshed and all-new vehicles will include the return of the electric Leaf as a compact crossover in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • March 26, 2025 -
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Toyota opens 2 EV charging stations in California
The two co-branded stations in Sacramento and Baldwin Park, California, are owned and operated by the automaker’s charging partner EVgo.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 26, 2025 -
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Renault’s Names New CEO of BEV Unit
New head of Ampere business unit appointed as Luca de Meo redirects attention to future model strategy for the French automaker.
By Paul Myles • March 25, 2025 -
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The Anti-EV: Aston Unveils V-12 Vanquish Roadster
British sports car brand Aston Martin chops the top off its V-12 Vanquish coupe without losing any performance capabilities.
By Paul Myles • March 25, 2025 -
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Hyundai to invest $21B in US manufacturing
The automaker plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as part of the investment.
By Kate Magill • March 25, 2025 -
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Tesla’s Cybertruck recall began with a routine review of field repairs
Owners of the electric truck may experience noise inside the cabin or observe exterior trim pieces separating from the vehicle.
By Eric Walz • March 25, 2025 -
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Stellantis Considers Spain for Leapmotor BEV Plant
Chinese embassy source claims BEV joint venture partners could begin B10 crossover production in Zaragoza by early 2026.
By Paul Myles • March 24, 2025 -
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EU Investigates BYD Over Unfair Chinese State Subsidies
European Commission targets BYD suspecting unfair financial help from China's government for the electric-vehicle automaker's Hungary plant being constructed with imported Chinese labor.
By Paul Myles • March 24, 2025 -
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Stellantis offers buyouts in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois
The buyouts and voluntary retirement packages follow a challenging 2024 for the automaker that included declining profits and shrinking market share in North America.
By Eric Walz • March 21, 2025 -
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GM and Hyundai Have Hills to Climb Sharing Vans and Pickups
General Motors and Hyundai Motor, as part of a joint venture exploration announced last year, reportedly are close to agreeing on sharing commercial vans and possibly midsize pickups and CUVs.
By David Kiley • March 21, 2025 -
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GM recalls 90K Camaro and Cadillac models for front-wheel lockup
Vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions may be susceptible to internal wear that can lead to harsh shifting and other drivability problems.
By Eric Walz • March 21, 2025 -
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Nissan, SK On announce $661M EV battery supply deal
The automaker will use the batteries for electric vehicles manufactured at its assembly plant in Mississippi.
By Kelly Stroh • March 20, 2025 -
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Tesla Investors Push Musk on Politics
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is under mounting pressure from investors, customers and Wall Street to address the company’s falling sales and share price, as well as his political activities.
By David Kiley • March 20, 2025
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