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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Opinion
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 -
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Auto Dealers to President-Elect Trump: ‘Let Consumers Drive the Market, Not Mandates’
EV surplus highlights disconnect between government policies and consumer preferences, say dealers.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Ford was plagued by recalls in 2024
The automaker has issued 62 separate recalls this year, the second-most among the Detroit Three, according to the NHTSA.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Aggressive driving, speeding, distractions kill thousands, AAA says
Drivers acknowledge that certain driving behaviors are dangerous but continue to engage in them, according to an AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025
Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.
By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Europe’s Biggest Political Party Rides to the Rescue of Domestic Automakers
The EPP is said to be about to join calls for a weakening of EU CO2 emissions targets that would cost European automakers billions in fines as BEV take-up remains sluggish.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Discounted BEVs Only Bright Spot in Declining U.K. November New-Vehicle Registrations
Industry body data reveals cash-squeezed consumers continue to shun the new-car market while used vehicles provide better value for money.
Dec. 6, 2024 -
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GM recalls 132K pickups for tailgates that can open while driving
The automaker issued a previous recall in February for up to 570,434 pickups for the same issue.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Trump taps Peter Navarro as lead trade advisor
The former Trump administration official will return to the White House to advance the president-elect's trade and manufacturing agendas.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Column
Time to Rethink Automotive Regulations
Instead of different agencies writing rules that duplicate what’s being done, or even conflict with each other, why not have one office of automotive regulation?
By John McElroy • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Stellantis to Shut Historic U.K. Vauxhall Plant as Automakers Call for BEV Mandate Relaxation
Consumer slowdown in BEV demand prompts plant closure and boosts growing calls for the U.K. government to adjust sales targets that could cost automakers billions in fines.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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EU Hits State-subsidized Chinese BEVs With Tariffs Up to 35.3%
With talks aimed at finding an EU-China deal ongoing, industry analyst Matthias Schmidt says a solution between the two “is still possible which could be minimum pricing or a form of quotas.”
By Sara Lewis • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Trump taps Jamieson Greer as USTR
The international trade lawyer would lead the agency as the new administration embarks on an aggressive tariff agenda against China and other countries.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power
The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 22, 2024
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