Hyundai’s New U.S. Investments Supported by Biden’s Carrots, Trump’s Sticks

By David Kiley • March 25, 2025

Tesla’s European Sales Slump as Chinese BEVs Surge

BEV maker Tesla suffers as consumers react to owner's political support for far-right politics and lack of updated lineup.

By Paul Myles • March 25, 2025

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Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

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

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

AI, ‘digital fluency’ top workers’ skills-building wishlist

Adoption of the technology at work continues to be a tricky area of conversation, especially regarding the future-proofing of individual resumes and entire businesses.

By Caroline Colvin • March 25, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 24

Stellantis offering buyouts. Cadillac not renewing CT4 and CT5. Cybertruck is tanking.

March 24, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Breaking Down the Numbers on Tariff-Palooza

Analysts contend President Trump’s tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, set to begin April 2, are going to wreak havoc on the auto industry’s costs and profits, with consumers seeing even higher prices for new cars, parts and repairs at a time when the Fed is already predicting inflation later this year.

By WardsAuto • March 24, 2025

Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 24, 2025

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

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 21

Musk Tells Workers to Hold Stock; Rivian and Chase Bailing Out Fisker Owners; China Saturated With Brands

March 21, 2025

Tesla’s Berlin Staff Petitions Management

Tesla Motors’ Berlin staff petitions management for longer breaks and other accommodations with extra workload resulting from new Model Y production load, union says.

By Paul Myles • March 21, 2025

Trump orders review of domestic critical mineral production

Federal agencies must identify lands and projects that can be developed immediately, per an executive order signed Thursday.

By Phil Neuffer • March 21, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 20

FoxConn Teams With Mitsubishi for EVs; Hino Hammered with Fines; Vehicles Sold on Amazon

March 20, 2025

BYD Unveils Super e-Platform with ‘Flash-Charge Battery’

BYD’s new BEV platform comes with 1,000-kW charging capability, 1,084-hp performance and new motors that top 30,000 rpm.

By Greg Kable • March 20, 2025

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

GM, Nvidia to partner on AI tech for factories and next-gen vehicles

The automaker will build vehicles on Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform to speed up development and the deployment of autonomous driving technology at scale.

By Eric Walz • March 20, 2025

Nvidia details AI roadmap with new chips, robots and more

The chip designer unveiled its upcoming Rubin graphics processing units and partnerships with General Motors, Google and Disney.

By Nathan Owens • March 20, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 19

GM partners with Nvidia for ADAS; Automakers brace for Trump tariffs; BYD's Mexico plans

March 19, 2025

Germany Likely BYD’s Host for Third European Plant

Auto giant favoring pro-China nations like Germany to place future knock-down kit assembly facilities.

By Paul Myles • March 19, 2025

Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?

Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.

By Phil Neuffer • March 19, 2025

Nissan’s new leaders bring fresh perspective: analysts

A new CEO and executive team may be the right approach to revitalize the struggling automaker, experts say. 

By Larry Avila • March 18, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 18

Honda buying batteries from Toyota; More Battery Swapping; BYD cuts recharging time

March 18, 2025

Audi Cuts Jobs in Drive to Lower Costs

The entire Volkswagen Group must cut jobs and capacity to get competitive. Group premium/luxury brand Audi is weighing in with 7500 job cuts.

By Greg Kable • March 18, 2025

Stellantis Chases Entry-Level BEV Sector with Factory Investment

Auto group invests $41 million in specialized Italian plant focused on producing parts for planned small-size BEVs.

By Paul Myles • March 18, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 17

FoxConn in talks with two Japanese OEMs for BEV production; April 2 Tariffs has OEM's stockpiling parts; Former Waymo CEO criticizes Tesla robotaxi.

March 17, 2025