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 Paul Myles • Dec. 9, 2025

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 Jim Henry • Dec. 8, 2025

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 Paul Myles • Dec. 8, 2025

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 Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2025

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 Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2025

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 Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 3, 2025

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 recalls over 1M vehicles over backup camera issues

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

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 1, 2025

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 Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 25, 2025

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 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 Paul Myles • Nov. 13, 2025

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 Paul Myles • Nov. 10, 2025

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 Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 10, 2025

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 Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2025

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

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 Paul Myles • Nov. 4, 2025

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

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 Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 31, 2025

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

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

US inks Southeast Asia trade pacts, touts China negotiation progress

The White House reached reciprocal tariff deals or frameworks with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia while hinting at a potential trade truce with China.

By Max Garland , Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer , Kelly Stroh • Oct. 28, 2025

Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

A 25% duty on trucks and 10% levy on buses will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

By Phil Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

GM takes a $1.6B impairment charge amid policy shifts, slower EV demand

The charges include $1.2 billion in non-cash impairments and $400 million in cash costs for contract cancellations and settlements related to the automaker’s previous EV strategy.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 16, 2025

Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 10, 2025