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  • The steering wheel and driver display screen in the custom-built electric delivery van Rivian is supplying to e-commerce giant Amazon.
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    Rivian recalls nearly 35,000 electric delivery vans over seat belt issue

     The EV maker attributes the safety defect to misuse of the driver-side seat belt.

    By Dec. 17, 2025
  • 40 Years Audi Five Cylinder ICE
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    Consumers returning to ICE vehicles, EY global study suggests

    EVs and hybrids are losing ground among motorists searching for their next vehicle, the data shows.

    By Dec. 16, 2025
  • The digital instrument cluster in 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman pickup.
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    FCA US recalls over 72,000 Ram trucks for blank instrument cluster displays

    The digital instrument displays, which show important safety information, may be blank at startup or while driving.

    By Dec. 12, 2025
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell answers questions from reporters
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    Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts one cut in 2026

    Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 11, 2025
  • The back of a 2021 Ford Escape with the rear liftgate open and luggage and other items inside.
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    Ford recalls over 100K Escape SUVs for issues with liftgate hinge covers

    All of the affected vehicles are equipped with an optional panoramic glass roof.

    By Dec. 11, 2025
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    Stellantis CEO backs ‘achievable’ CO2 targets for the EU

    Antonio Filosa is urging European regulators to follow the lead of the U.S. in reacting to consumer demand for "technological neutrality” of passenger vehicles.

    By Dec. 9, 2025
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    Rush to beat fed EV tax break still weighs on market: Experian

    Deals signed off before Sept. 30 continue to percolate through to vehicle sales.

    By Dec. 8, 2025
  • Zeekr 7X 2025
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    Zeekr launched in Germany as U.K. EV charge-per-mile wins backing

    Premium brand confident of sales in Europe's biggest auto market.

    By Dec. 8, 2025
  • A right rear view of a red 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid sedan.
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    Honda recalls nearly 257K Accord Hybrid models for software defect

    Due to a programming error by Honda’s supplier, the integrated control module can reset while driving, leading to a loss of power.

    By Dec. 5, 2025
  • A 2024 F-150 Platinum driving on a road towing a trailer.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Trump proposes ‘reset’ of CAFE standards

    The White House claims that the current Biden-era standards have imposed “unrealistic fuel economy targets” on automakers.

    By Dec. 4, 2025
  • The instrument panel and infotainment screen in a 2025 Bronco Sport SUV.
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    Ford recalls nearly 230K Bronco SUVs over blank instrument cluster displays

    The digital display, which shows critical vehicle information, may fail to power up at startup due to a software error.

    By Dec. 3, 2025
  • Nissan Smyrna Tennessee plant production line
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    Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI

    The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors such as transportation equipment, which chose to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said Susan Spence, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

    By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2025
  • Toyota RAV4 Prime 2023
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Co. 

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    Toyota recalls over 1M vehicles over backup camera issues

    The recall includes more than three dozen Toyota and Lexus models.

    By Dec. 1, 2025
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    Honda recalls more than 400K Civics due to risk of wheel detachment

    Some accessory wheels available to the model were manufactured without the steel inserts that keep lug nuts secure.

    By Nov. 25, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to South Korea President Lee Jae Myung in front of several flags from both countries.
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    US, South Korea formalize details of July trade pact

    The U.S. will limit tariffs on imports from South Korea to 15%, including on cars and auto parts. The rates are retroactively effective as of Nov. 1.

    By Phil Neuffer • Updated Dec. 2, 2025
  • Honda 0 BEV Concept 2025
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    Honda cuts full-year profit forecast over tariffs and chip shortages

    The automaker also lowered its 2030 electric vehicle target amid cooling market and U.S. policy shifts.

    By Nov. 13, 2025
  • BMW ix3 EV 2025
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    BMW beats profit forecast as CEO rails against EU’s zero-tailpipe mandate

    The automaker is focused on sales growth with its iX3 SUV, the first of its Neue Klasse lineup of EVs.

    By Nov. 10, 2025
  • A silver 2024 Jeep Wrangler High Altitude 4xe driving on a dirt road in the desert.
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    FCA US recalls over 24K hybrid Jeep Wranglers after flawed software update

    The issue can cause a sudden loss of drive power, experienced by over 200 customers who vented their frustration in online forums and groups.

    By Nov. 10, 2025
  • General Motors Lansing Grand River
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    GM, Stellantis pivot from EVs to build more ICE vehicles

    As electric vehicle adoption slows in the U.S. and federal grants dry up, automakers and suppliers are shifting their focus.

    By Nov. 7, 2025
  • An exterior image of the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff powers in landmark case

    Several justices seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of broad tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers act.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 7, 2025
  • Porsche 911 Turbo S ICE 2025
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    Volkswagen’s Q3 woes: Tariffs, Porsche’s ICE bet, slim EV profits

    Trading headwinds will not deflect the automaker from ongoing cost-cutting as it considers a new U.S. Audi plant.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    Driving through tariffs: How automotive supply chains stay in gear amid policy shifts

    Flexibility keeps automotive supply chains running—no matter how trade winds shift.

    By Joe Greek • Nov. 3, 2025
  • A red 2018 Ford Flex driving on a road.
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    Ford recalls 1.4 million vehicles for faulty rearview cameras

    The automaker has issued more than a dozen recalls since January to address backup camera problems.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell answers questions from reporters
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    Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

    The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

    By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump (left) shakes hands with China President Xi Jinping in front of flags of their respective countries.
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    US to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce

    The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China’s rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.

    By Phil Neuffer • Updated Nov. 7, 2025