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    Nissan, SK On announce $661M EV battery supply deal

    The automaker will use the batteries for electric vehicles manufactured at its assembly plant in Mississippi.

    By Kelly Stroh • March 20, 2025
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    GM Partners with NVIDIA for Next Gen AI

    General Motors is expanding its business with chipmaker NVIDIA for several applications of AI, from self-driving vehicles to more efficient manufacturing at its plants.

    By David Kiley • March 19, 2025
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    Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?

    Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.

    By Phil Neuffer • March 19, 2025
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    Mercedes Uses AI and Humanoid Robotics in Production Overhaul

    Investment in US-based Apptronik sees new Google-developed Gemini AI models and humanoid robots integrated in new automation process.

    By Greg Kable • March 18, 2025
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    VW in Talks with Ecarx to Expand Digital Cockpit Deal

    Volkswagen is talking with Chinese supplier Ecarx to integrate the company’s digital cockpit platform into the German automakers vehicles in key global markets.

    By Greg Kable • March 17, 2025
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    Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal

    The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers. 

    By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 11, 2025
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    Opinion

    Industry Voices | An Opportunity to Give EVs a Soul

    The battery pack not only defines the effectiveness of pretty much every parameter for the vehicle, but also the price.

    By James Eaton • March 14, 2025
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    Auto industry hails EPA emissions rollback

    However, a representative for the Electric Vehicle Association called the Trump administration’s action “unfortunate.”

    By March 14, 2025
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    Northvolt’s Swedish Gigafactory Goes Bankrupt

    Europe's once-poster child for domestic auto battery production finally shuts shop as it runs out of cash.

    By March 12, 2025
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    Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

    The new duties will go into effect Wednesday as part of a broader action against imports of the two metals.

    By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 11, 2025
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    Toyota halts RAV4 production in Japan after deadly explosion at supplier

    The disruption should not impact the automaker’s production of the vehicle in the U.S., a company spokesperson said.

    By March 7, 2025
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    Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

    Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

    By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025
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    Trump Spares the Rod, Republicans Offer Carrot

    The Trump White House gives automakers a one-month exemption on paying new tariffs on incoming goods, but Republicans are still trying to drive more manufacturing back to U.S.

    By David Kiley • March 6, 2025
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    US pauses auto tariffs by one month

    The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.

    By Phil Neuffer • March 5, 2025
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    Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

    Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.

    By Phil Neuffer , , Max Garland • March 4, 2025
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    Trump hikes tariffs on China by 10%

    The president also maintained that the pause on duties for Canada and Mexico will come to an end Tuesday.

    By Phil Neuffer • March 3, 2025
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    Audio a Matter of Life-And-Death in Future Vehicles

    Matt Marchese, one of Audio Foundry's founding members, tells WardsAuto that audio goes beyond music playback as autonomous driving features become more widely used throughout the auto industry.

    By Feb. 28, 2025
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    Ford recalls 240K SUVs for loose seat belt bolts

    The automaker said dealerships will replace any defective parts and provide repairs free of charge. 

    By Feb. 26, 2025
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    Magna Reveals Performance-Packed PHEV Powertrain

    EtelligentCommand from Canadian-based supplier Magna brings a performance-car level of punch to a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

    By Craig A. Cole • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Continental’s Technology Blitz

    From “emotional” cockpits to autonomous trucks, Continental touts multiple technologies.

    By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 25, 2025
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    GlobalFoundries, Analog Devices push diversification as they prepare for tariffs

    Chipmakers are under renewed supply chain pressure following the Trump administration's plan for a 25% levy on semiconductors.

    By Kate Magill • Feb. 21, 2025
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    Mercedes-Benz Testing Long-Distance Solid-State Battery

    The prototype EQS sedan is powered via lithium-metal technology co-developed in the U.S.

    By Greg Kable • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Scania to Buy Northvolt’s Truck Battery Manufacturing Unit

    Swedish truck maker acquires its supplier of heavy-duty battery power packs as European manufacturer tries to restructure and avoid collapse.

    By Feb. 19, 2025
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    Samsung SDI recalls high-voltage batteries installed in 180K vehicles

    The batteries were installed in plug-in hybrid vehicles from FCA US, Ford Motor Co. and Audi.

    By Feb. 18, 2025
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    Stellantis Dumps Italian BEV Gigafactory Plan to Refocus on Hybrid Cars

    Automaker scales back battery production JV to continue raising hybrid production to meet European consumer demand.

    By Feb. 18, 2025