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Nissan recalls 642K Rogue SUVs over engine issues
The affected vehicles are equipped with the automaker’s 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter turbo-charged engine. The problems include seized bearings and faulty electronic throttle body units.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 2, 2026 -
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China’s ban on hidden door handles could disrupt global EV designs
The mandatory design changes, which could add extra costs for manufacturers, might also offer opportunities to suppliers, according to analysts
By Paul Myles • Feb. 27, 2026 -
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FCA US recalls 456K Ram and Jeep vehicles due to trailer tow module defect
The safety issue can cause an attached trailer’s brake and turn signal lights not to operate, or the loss of trailer braking.
By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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7 reactions: Auto industry takes on Supreme Court tariff ruling
Despite the struck-down tariffs’ limited effects on auto imports, industry stakeholders used the moment to call for greater trade clarity, flexibility and a renegotiated USMCA.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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Toyota partners with Treehouse for residential EV charger installation
The electrical contractor provides an upfront installation quote within 48 hours after a customer submits a handful of photos and completes a short survey.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff
The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further
The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Stellantis takes $26B write-down over EVs, sells stake in battery JV for $100
LG Energy Solution paid Stellantis $100 for nearly half of the mammoth battery plant that was created as part of a CAD $5B battery venture across the river from Detroit.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers
In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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EPA sued over rescission of greenhouse gas endangerment finding
Several groups are fighting the rollback of the 2009 finding, which determined that climate pollution threatens public health and welfare. The finding provided a legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
By Jeffrey Kinney • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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FCA US recalls 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees for rear coil springs that can detach
The vehicles include some models that were repaired as part of a June 2023 recall for the same issue.
By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford
Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Trump’s EPA scraps greenhouse gas emissions standards
The agency said its action would rescind the electric-vehicle "mandate" in place under the former Obama and Biden Administrations.
By Bengt Halvorson • Updated Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers
Renewable energy advocates say the proposal would further delay the buildout of charging station infrastructure and undermine U.S. competitiveness.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Deep DiveAuto dealers seek more policy wins in 2026, including curtailing direct sales
At NADA Show 2026, the trade group rallied its members against automakers' direct-sales plans, saying the plans could turn partners into competitors.
By Jim Henry • Updated Feb. 10, 2026 -
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US, trading partners forge pacts to lock in critical minerals
The EU, Japan and Mexico pledged to cooperate with the U.S. on mining, processing and stockpiling minerals essential to the countries’ industries and economies.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Canada’s auto strategy banks on EVs for short-term survival
Facing barriers to the vital U.S. market, Canada has unveiled incentives and regulatory shifts designed to bolster its auto sector’s competitiveness.
By Keith Nuthall • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Volkswagen recalls more than 44,000 EVs for battery fire risk
The battery defect is due to misaligned electrodes during manufacturing, which was confirmed by supplier SK Battery America.
By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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UK vehicle production plunged in 2025 amid US tariffs, JLR cyberattack
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the mix of pressure created the “toughest year in a generation” for the country's vehicle manufacturing industry.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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The top automotive industry trends to follow in 2026
With automakers navigating tariffs, a sea of regulatory changes, supply chain uncertainties and waning EV demand, we’ve rounded up articles that dive into the topics OEMs and dealers are watching.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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NHTSA opens query into GM V-8 engine failures after 2025 recall
The agency is investigating whether GM’s remedy for engine defects, affecting nearly 600,000 SUVs and pickups recalled last year, resolved the mechanical issues.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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3 regulatory topics automakers should watch in 2026
Trade, safety and emissions standards are front and center as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. automotive policy.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability
Two Federal Reserve governors dissented against the decision to leave policy unchanged, favoring a fourth consecutive cut to borrowing costs.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Trump administration must release EV charger funds, court rules
The Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration “yanked the NEVI Formula Program’s cord out of the outlet,” said U.S. District Judge Tana Lin. “It is simply not how things are lawfully done.”
By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Trump vows to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%
The U.S. president said he would raise levies, including those on cars, because South Korea’s National Assembly has not enacted terms of a framework trade deal.
By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 27, 2026
