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US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
By Phil Neuffer • May 12, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls over 160K Super Duty pickups, SUVs for backup camera fault
A faulty printed circuit board connector may result in a blank screen or distorted image when shifting into reverse.
By Eric Walz • May 8, 2025 -
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TrendlineAutonomous Vehicles
Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.
By WardsAuto staff -
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Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain
The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.
By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Tariff Pricing, Production Decisions and Battery Quality
This week’s WardsAuto Podcast delves into the chaotic atmosphere around President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, as well as tracking battery quality with Voltaiq CEO Tal Sholklapper.
By Wards Staff • May 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Magna CEO Sizes Up Auto Industry Uncertainty
In a wide-ranging discussion, Magna’s CEO talks auto industry challenges and offers solutions to weather the storm.
By Gary Witzenburg • May 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM recalls nearly 600K SUVs, pickups over engine failures
Over the past several years, the automaker identified more than 28,000 field complaints and incidents in the U.S. market potentially related to 6.2L V8 engine issues.
By Eric Walz • May 2, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Trump Softens Tariffs on Auto Parts for U.S.-assembled Cars
The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.
By Philip Neuffer • April 30, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Kardome CEO: AI Voice Control Domination Carries Risks
Hyundai-backed start-up’s founder and boss highlights privacy and cybersecurity concerns if data is automatically transmitted to the cloud.
By Paul Myles • April 30, 2025 -
Provided by Hyundai Mobis
Hyundai Mobis develops EV battery with built-in fire suppression
The company said the technology prevents thermal runaway battery fires rather than simply delaying them.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 30, 2025 -
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Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars
The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.
By Phil Neuffer • April 29, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Consumer Demand Prompts ZF’s New Range-Extended BEV Powertrain
Auto supply giant reacts to big swing to gas-generator range extenders to calm consumer range anxiety.
By Paul Myles • April 29, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Toyota May Invest in $42 Bn Buyout of Key Supplier
Automaker eyes takeover of the company it was created out of more than 90 years ago.
By Paul Myles • April 28, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls 123K pickups, SUVs over brake fluid leaks
The condition may lead to excessive pedal travel or reduction in braking performance, according to the NHTSA.
By Eric Walz • April 24, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Forvia Reveals Amazing Technologies at Shanghai Auto Show
Auto supplier Forvia is rolling out technologies related to automated driving, digital and sustainable cockpit experiences and electrification and energy management.
By Drew Winter • April 24, 2025 -
Provided by Nissan Motor Co.
Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’
In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.
By Larry Avila • April 23, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Zero-Loss Refueling Meant to Boost Hydrogen Adoption
Three hydrogen specialists team up to pilot a new service-station delivery system for hydrogen in U.S. It is seen as a piece of the puzzle to make hydrogen more viable for trucking and, eventually, passenger vehicles.
By Paul Myles • April 23, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Nissan-Wayve Deal Targets Japan With AI Driverless Tech
U.K. startup’s expansion is turbocharged by its automated driving software agreement with Nissan.
By Paul Myles • April 22, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Precision GPS Could Be Key to Unlocking AV Potential
High-precision GPS can improve the accuracy of global positioning exponentially, and widespread application has the potential to bring AVs a long way toward mass adoption, industry insiders contend. A recent demonstration of the technology by Swift Navigation drives home the point.
By David Zoia • April 22, 2025 -
Courtesy of ZF Group
Nexteer launches brake-by-wire system for OEMs
Electro-mechanical braking technology replaces a vehicle’s hydraulic and mechanical components and applies the optimal stopping force to each wheel individually.
By Eric Walz • April 21, 2025 -
Courtesy of Audi AG
Audi recalls 44K vehicles for blank instrument panel displays
The speedometer and RPM gauges may turn off while driving due to a software error.
By Eric Walz • April 21, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Horse Powertrain Unveils Hybrid Conversion for BEVs
French powertrain specialist Horse reveals a gas-hybrid integrated unit designed to fit BEV-specific platforms giving automakers production flexibility.
By Paul Myles • April 18, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Mahle Urges EU to Scrap ICE Ban
The European auto-supply giant calls on the EU to reconsider allowing carbon-neutral fuels to accelerate CO2 reduction without losing “hundreds of thousands of jobs."
By Paul Myles • April 16, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Suppliers Demand Up Front Tariff Payments from Automakers
Valeo and Novares say they can’t supply parts to the U.S. unless customers cover the full cost of tariffs.
By Paul Myles • April 15, 2025 -
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US launches probe into semiconductor imports
The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.
By Phil Neuffer • April 14, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Stellantis and Valeo Team to Recycle Lights, Screens
Automaker Stellantis and supplier Valeo are advancing recycling and remanufacturing key components from otherwise junk vehicles for aftermarket sales, a trend that pays off for companies and puts less automotive waste in to landfills.
By Paul Myles • April 14, 2025
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