Why Nissan’s Future Hangs on Willingness to Submit

As Nissan continues to look for a partner to ensure its future, it is becoming clear that its management is not yet willing to be subordinate to a better-run, better-capitalized merger or equity partner after its experience with Renault.

By David Kiley • Feb. 12, 2025

Tariffs on steel, aluminum likely mean higher costs for auto industry

A 25% import duty could increase the price of a typical vehicle by $1,500, an expert said.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025

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Ford taps finance VP as new CFO

Sherry House will move into the CFO role as planned after joining the automaker in June, when she inked a $4.5 million signing bonus as part of her compensation package.  

By Grace Noto • Feb. 12, 2025

Stellantis to launch AI-powered in-car assistant

The automaker also aims to deploy technology developed by France-based startup Mistral AI across vehicle engineering, fleet data analysis, sales and manufacturing.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 12, 2025

Foxconn Rules Out Acquisition of Struggling Nissan

Taiwan's digital giant backs away from rumors of merger talks and insists it is only interested in BEV production cooperation.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 12, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 11

Have China Car Sales Peaked?; BYD Adds Self-Driving for Free; Big Discounts on the Nissan LEAF

Feb. 11, 2025

Jack Cooper shutting down after losing automaker contracts

Ford Motor Co. and General Motors ended agreements with the vehicle carrier, according to a spokesperson for the hauler.

By David Taube • Feb. 11, 2025

Ionna moves forward with EV charging network

The automaker-led joint venture remains committed to rolling out public charging infrastructure, despite the suspension of government funding.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 11, 2025

Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 11, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 10

Nikola Teetering on Bankruptcy; Big Shakeout About to Begin in China; Nio Battery Swapping Almost Profitable

Feb. 10, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Honda-Nissan Merger and More

In this week’s WardsAuto podcast, we discuss the Honda-Nissan merger, we chat with the North American head of Chrysler and Alfa Romeo and we talk with Gentex’s vice president of engineering about new and interesting tech coming from the Michigan-based supplier.

By David Kiley • Feb. 10, 2025

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

Trump plans 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

The president said he will reveal details Monday but added that Canada and Mexico would not be exempt.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 10, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 7

Trump Axes NEVI Program; Two Chinese OEMs Adopt DeepSeek AI; Porsche Adds More ICE Cars To Lineup

Feb. 7, 2025

Jeep, Audi Lead Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

A mix of sports and news provided extensive reach for Jeep’s first-place commercial, which racked up 149.3 million national TV ad impressions from Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • Feb. 7, 2025

Foxconn Re-Enters Nissan Merger Race

Taiwan's digital giant looking good to head a new deal to dig the Japanese automaker out of the commercial doldrums.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 7, 2025

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

Nearly 3 in 4 workers say they can only meet their basic living expenses

And just shy of 3 in 10 workers have assumed debt to cover their living expenses, Resume Now found.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 7, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 6

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 6

Feb. 6, 2025

Ford: Billions in Profits Will Be ‘Wiped Out’ By Tariffs

Ford Motor Co., already facing significant headwinds in 2025, says it will lose billions this year if Trump’s tariffs are allowed to proceed. Other automakers face the same plight.

By David Kiley • Feb. 6, 2025

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

Volvo Promises Five New Products Despite 2025 Trade Challenge

CEO Jim Rowan warns the auto industry faces severe headwinds this year while pledging investment in products to secure the brand's future.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 6, 2025

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

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 5

Nissan Calls Off Merger with Honda; Tesla EU Sales Plummet, Mostly Because Of Elon; Watch the Super Bowl, Win A Kia

Feb. 5, 2025

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