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

Nissan’s latest self-driving tech hits the streets in Japan

The company’s Silicon Valley research team played a key role in developing the software used in the vehicle. 

By Larry Avila • March 17, 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

Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal

The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers. 

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 11, 2025

Manufacturers hail EPA plans to rethink particulate matter regulations

The National Association of Manufacturers, American Forest & Paper Association and others previously challenged an update to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards in court.

By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 14

Tariffs to cut production; UAW sues VW.

March 14, 2025

BMW’s Big Bet: 40 New Models, New R&D Boss and Outgoing CEO

BMW announces its boldest product push yet as leadership changes shake up the German automaker.

By Greg Kable • March 14, 2025

Hyundai Tops Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

With two spots that received a combined 210.8 million national TV ad impressions, Hyundai dominates iSpot’s automotive ad ranking for March 3-9.

By Wards Staff • March 14, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 13

Baidu Helps Tesla with FSD in China; EPA Wants Emissions Roll Back; BMW Will Eat Some Tariff Costs

March 13, 2025

EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs

The European Commission is letting previously suspended duties return for various products and planning for additional countermeasures by mid-April.

By Max Garland • March 13, 2025

Nissan assembles new executive team to lead turnaround

The management team will work alongside incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa on a "360 degree turnaround."

By Larry Avila • March 13, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 12

Tesla’s U.S. Sales Down 11% In January; Toyota Reveals 3 New EVs; Next-Gen BMW 3 Series Includes ICE Version

March 12, 2025

Can New CEO Move Nissan Past Ghosn’s Shadow?

Nissan’s new CEO, Espinosa, is a product maven who is expected to sharpen Nissan’s product strategy while making tough restructuring decisions.

By David Kiley • March 12, 2025

Tesla plans nearly $200M battery factory near Houston

The EV maker will replicate its Lathrop, California, megafactory at a site in Texas, a company representative said. 

By Larry Avila • March 12, 2025

Rivian swipes Tesla vet for CAO

Former Tesla VP of Finance Sreela Venkataratnam will receive a $20,000 cash bonus from Rivian as part of her compensation package, the company said.

By Grace Noto • March 12, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 11

Nissan Promotes Product Guy to CEO; XPeng Investing Billions Into Humanoid Robots; McLaren Merger Expected Soon

March 11, 2025

Nissan’s Makoto Uchida out as CEO

Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa tapped to lead the automaker following a C-suite shake up where five executives are stepping down.

By Larry Avila • March 11, 2025

Ford Restructuring German Operation’s Debt, Product Lineup

The U.S. automaker’s injection of $4.9 billion into its German unit is aimed at bolstering a turnaround amid challenging market conditions and the transition to electric vehicles.

By Greg Kable • March 11, 2025

Nissan ousts CEO after failed Honda merger

Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa was tapped to lead the automaker following a C-suite shakeup in which five executives are stepping down.

By Larry Avila • March 11, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 10

ICE Outsells NEV In China; China Warns Tesla Over Musk’s Politics; Cadillac Officially Joins Formula 1

March 10, 2025

Nissan CEO’s Ouster to Restart Honda Talks, Reports Say

Multiple news reports in Japan point to Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida stepping down, thus restarting talks with Honda to merge under a new holding company.

By David Kiley • March 10, 2025

Tesla CFO sells $1.7M more in stock

The sale comes as Tesla’s stock has lost a third of its value since President Donald Trump took office, amid a backlash against the EV maker’s CEO Elon Musk and a broadening trade war. 

By Grace Noto • March 10, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 7

New Tesla Y Gets 200,000 Orders in China; Mexican BMWs Not USMCA Compliant; Toyota Intros $15,000 EV In China

March 7, 2025

Toyota halts RAV4 production in Japan after deadly explosion at supplier

The disruption should not impact the automaker’s production of the vehicle in the U.S., a company spokesperson said.

By Larry Avila • March 7, 2025

Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth

The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.

By Eric Walz • March 7, 2025

Late-Night Talk Shows Drive Reach for VW’s Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

Subaru is the overall most-seen auto brand on iSpot’s ranking, with two spots that received a combined 188.3 million national TV ad impressions from Feb. 24 through March 2.

By WardsAuto Staff • March 7, 2025