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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 Paul Myles • March 12, 2025

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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Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

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 Larry Avila • March 7, 2025

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

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

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

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 , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

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

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 Paul Myles • Feb. 28, 2025

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 Eric Walz • Feb. 26, 2025

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

Continental’s Technology Blitz

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

By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 25, 2025

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

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

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 Paul Myles • Feb. 19, 2025

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 Eric Walz • Feb. 18, 2025

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 Paul Myles • Feb. 18, 2025

Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on all countries

“In other words, they charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same tax,” the president said Thursday.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 13, 2025

Tariffs on steel, aluminum likely mean higher costs for auto industry

A 25% import duty could increase the price of a typical vehicle by $1,500, an expert said.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025

More Tariff Threats Aimed at Making Canada 51st State?

Donald Trump says he will order 25% tariffs on all foreign-produced steel and aluminum entering the U.S. The move, heavily criticized by impacted industries, would raise consumer prices in the U.S. and disrupt supply chains for automakers and suppliers.

By David Kiley • Feb. 11, 2025

Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 11, 2025

Honda recalls over 294K vehicles for engine stalling

The automaker’s investigators concluded that an ECU software issue was the cause.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 10, 2025

Nissan U.K. Plant BEV Boost From New Jatco Powertrain Facility

Plant slated for 2026 production set to provide automaker's U.K. factory with up to 340,000 integrated powertrains annually.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 7, 2025

Manufacturing reenters growth mode in January as demand, production improve: PMI

The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. However, manufacturers are bracing for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent tariff proposals.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 5, 2025

China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products

The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.

By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025