NHTSA launches safety probe of Ford’s BlueCruise

Last year, the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving Mustang Mach-E vehicles while the system was engaged.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2025

Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary

The former congressman will now lead agencies responsible for regulating vehicle safety and funding infrastructure projects.

By David Taube • Jan. 28, 2025

GM Posts Healthy 2024 Results, Girds for Trump Tariffs

General Motors’ 2024 year-end financial results are at the high end of forecasts. But the automaker is preparing for a rollback in EV federal tax credits and looming threats of tariffs on Mexico and Canada that would hurt business in 2025.

By David Kiley • Jan. 28, 2025

Tesla and BMW Join Chinese Challenge to EU Tariffs

Western automakers punished for imports of their Chinese-built BEVs join court challenge started by Geely and SAIC.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 28, 2025

Stellantis, Volkswagen and Volvo Most at Tariff Risk, Moody’s Says

Three European automaker groups highlighted as facing the biggest threat if U.S. president's tariff threats are enacted.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 28, 2025

NHTSA opens probe of over 877K GM vehicles for engine failures

Owners of the vehicles complained of connecting rod bearing wear, which has led to catastrophic engine damage without any prior symptoms.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 27, 2025

FTC announces proposed settlement with GM for selling connected vehicle data

The FTC alleges that GM and its OnStar subsidiary collected data from millions of vehicles without adequately notifying drivers.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2025

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News Jan. 22

Trump's tariffs and EV policies could damage the U.S. auto Industry

Jan. 22, 2025

What Trump’s executive orders mean for automakers

New policies are unlikely to slow EV adoption but may benefit gas-powered vehicles, analysts say.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1

The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 22, 2025

Musk Faces Conundrum in Dealing With Trump’s White House

Elon Musk raised $250 million for Trump’s campaign. But the billionaire owner of SpaceX and automaker Tesla faces a tough challenge balancing the president-elect’s disdain for battery-electric vehicles and Tesla’s need for continued government support of BEVs.

By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 21, 2025

Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs

Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2025

Transportation nominee Duffy: ‘We will usher in a golden age of travel.’

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Transportation pledged to work with both parties on issues such as AVs, EVs, Amtrak and other hot topics.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 17, 2025

5 automotive topics to watch when Trump takes office

China, trade, vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards, and electric vehicle policy will be in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration, experts say.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2025

Canada’s Auto Union Chief Takes Aim at Trump Tariff Threat

Canadian assemblers import significant volumes of American-made parts, whose sale could be impacted by any retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada following U.S. duty hikes.

By Keith Nuthall • Jan. 15, 2025

US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia

The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2025

Tesla recalls over 239K vehicles for rearview camera display fault

The computer circuit board may short leading to a blank camera screen when shifting into reverse.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 14, 2025

5 auto industry trends to watch in 2025

Automakers are not likely to lose sight of their long-term electrification goals.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2025

Renault Warns EU CO2 Emissions Targets Hurting Domestic Automakers

The need to avoid punitive fines by buying emissions credits from BEV makers is diverting funds away from European automakers' vital R&D budgets.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 9, 2025

What Europe Can Teach America About Road Safety: Killing by Design

The European Union has extensive legislation governing technologies and vehicle design specifically to build in safety features, not only for the vehicle occupants but also for other road users.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 8, 2025

What Europe Can Teach America on Road Safety: Killing by Design

A study by The Economist points out that if there were a mandate on U.S. passenger vehicles to be limited to a weight of less than 5,000 lbs., a potential 2,300 lives in multi-vehicle accidents could be saved annually.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 7, 2025

Ford recalls 295K Super Duty trucks for fuel pump failures

Biodiesel deposits may form in the high-pressure fuel pump of trucks equipped with diesel engines, according to the NHTSA.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 7, 2025

Desperate U.K. Automaker BEV Discounts ‘Unsustainable,’ SMMT Says

Preliminary sales figures for December reveal sales hike for BEVs but driven by discounts that automakers cannot afford long-term.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 6, 2025

U.K. Government Throws Potential Lifeline to Its Automakers

New Labor government launches consultation over ICE ban following outcry from domestic automakers facing billions of dollars in fines.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 27, 2024

Industry Voices | Automotive Trade Is a Two-Way Street

Global commerce in the 21st century is too interconnected to make a unilateral “America First” strategy successful for both consumers and workers.

By Warren P. Browne • Dec. 26, 2024