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Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll
The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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Honda recalls over 294K vehicles for engine stalling
The automaker’s investigators concluded that an ECU software issue was the cause.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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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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GM weighs production shifts, sourcing reviews to mitigate tariffs
CFO Paul Jacobson said it has multiple playbooks to help offset impact of higher costs throughout its supply chain.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 7, 2025 -
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Toyota reports an operating profit decline of nearly 28% in Q3
The automaker cited investments in new growth areas, labor costs and a challenging market environment for the drop in profits.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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Hybrid Car Sales Barely Keep Europe’s 2024 Registrations Positive
A slight increase in overall vehicle registrations compensates for the collapse of new-vehicle sales since the 2020 pandemic.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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Honda prepares to start ‘flexible’ vehicle production at Ohio EV hub
The automaker will produce ICE, hybrid and fully electric models on the same production lines, allowing for flexibility to adapt in market demand.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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Nissan Backs Away from Honda Merger, Claim Japanese Company Sources
A deal worth $60 billion hits the buffers as trust in business plans breaks down, business report says.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Nissan, Honda merger talks still on — for now
Despite reports of a potential end to merger talks, the two automakers confirmed that discussions are ongoing and the companies may reveal more details by mid-February.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Lucid names CFO
Taoufiq Boussaid will take over on Feb. 25 for Gagan Dhingra, who has held the interim post since December 2023.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Aston Martin Delays BEV Model, Targeting More Hybrids and Keeping V-12
Luxury sports brand shelves BEV plans another four years and works to create its own battery pack for a new PHEV powertrain.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Manufacturing reenters growth mode in January as demand, production improve: PMI
The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. However, manufacturers are bracing for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent tariff proposals.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Stellantis names new CEO for Jeep
Bob Broderdorf takes over for Antonio Filosa as the automaker continues its global C-suite shakeup.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Robotaxi, ADAS Growth Fueled by Falling Tech Costs
McKinsey says declining technology costs and higher costs of personal-vehicle ownership will escalate robotaxi and ADAS adoption. It says market capitalization of ADAS companies it follows jumped 169% from March 2023 to March 2024.
By David Kiley • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Stellantis C-Suite Clear-out for Post-Tavares Era
Executive reshuffle seen as driving distance between the new executive and the Carlos Tavares regime.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Lucid Gravity gains Tesla Supercharger access with native NACS port
The new luxury-electric SUV can now charge at over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger locations without the need for an adapter.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Toyota Launches European SME Plan Under U.S. Tariff Threat
Automaker's European business hopes to bolster its domestic supply chain capabilities as it steels itself against punitive tariffs being threatened by the Trump Admin.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products
The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.
By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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As Trump Tariffs Loom, Auto Leaders Wait and See
Canadian and Mexican leaders threatened tariffs of their own against red states in the U.S. as retaliation for Trump tariffs on their countries, while auto companies watch and wait to see if sense and logic will prevail.
By David Kiley • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Tesla Endures Tough 2024, But Musk Sees Upside
CEO Elon Musk says Tesla’s plans for new vehicles, particularly more affordable models, remain on track for first-half 2025.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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BMW Reworks iX Flagship Electric Vehicle
Driveline and battery revisions sharpen performance and range of BMW’s electric SUV.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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US delays tariffs on Mexico to March
The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.
By Edwin Lopez , Phil Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Canada strikes back with 25% tariffs on select US goods
The tariffs will target $155 billion worth of goods, such as orange juice, beer and motorcycles, with some duties starting Feb. 4.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 2, 2025 -
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Policy shifts shake up automotive landscape in 2025
Tariffs and potential updates to emission rules are driving automakers to rethink production strategies.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Sales growth in the forecast for EVs, hybrids
The potential loss of government incentives on battery electric vehicles may slow sales momentum later this year, experts say.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Nissan offers buyouts as US production scales back
The automaker plans to cut shifts at its Smyrna, Tennessee and Canton, Missouri plants.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025
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