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Canada’s Auto Union Chief Takes Aim at Trump Tariff Threat
Canadian assemblers import significant volumes of American-made parts, whose sale could be impacted by any retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada following U.S. duty hikes.
By Keith Nuthall • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia
The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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JLR Claims Sustainability First by Recycling Seating Foam
Luxury automaker helps in development of process to commercially recycle seat foam from its old vehicles using a closed-loop supply chain and claiming a big saving on CO2 emissions.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Horse Responds to Gas-Hybrid Demand, Boosts eMotor Production
Powertrain manufacturer claims its Portugal plant can supply 160,000 electric motor units annually for hybrid systems.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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CES Tech Highlights: Biodegradable Battery, Biofeedback Sensor and Holographic HUD
A battery that can be landfilled; a low-cost, easily packaged holographic head-up display; and a growing interest in monitoring drivers through brainwave activity are among the technical goodies spotted at CES 2025.
By David Zoia • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: From the Floor of CES 2025
CES has become a favored venue for companies to tout their mobility vision. WardsAuto strolled the floor and talked to Bosch Mobility President Paul Thomas and Yazaki Innovations CEO Erik Fleming about some of the new ideas.
By David Kiley • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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CES 2025: Auto Suppliers Show Tech Built for EV Disruption
From drunken-driving detection systems, to brake-by-wire and more powerful batteries, auto suppliers show off their best ideas and latest technologies aimed at a future of software and electrification.
By David Kiley • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Bosch Technology Warns of Wrong-Way Drivers
The wrong-way driver and drivers within the danger area receive simultaneous warnings via the cloud and a web-based database.
By David Kiley • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 295K Super Duty trucks for fuel pump failures
Biodiesel deposits may form in the high-pressure fuel pump of trucks equipped with diesel engines, according to the NHTSA.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds
The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Ford’s Battery Plans at Risk With CATL Security Listing
Battery giant added to DoD list alleging companies are working with Chinese military puts automaker's battery manufacturing plant under the spotlight.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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BMW shores up EV rare earth materials source
The automaker’s private equity firm invested in mining startup Phoenix Tailings, which is building a New Hampshire plant expected to begin production in June.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas
The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Dana elevates board member to interim CEO
Veteran industry executive Bruce McDonald will oversee the company as it searches for a permanent chief executive.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Dana implementing plan to cut $200M in annual costs by 2026
The company’s strategy also includes selling its off-highway business to focus on its light-duty and commercial segments.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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DOE closes on $9.6B loan to Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture
The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Digital Twin Development Vital for a SDV Future, Continental Says
Supply giant teams up with U.S. digital technology specialist to boost its ability to bring software-defined vehicle solutions to market for automaker clients.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 15, 2024 -
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Bosch’s Labor Cutbacks Deeper Than Expected, Worker Rep Says
Auto supply giant's response to industry challenges in Europe risks up to 10,000 jobs in Germany, according to labor representative estimates.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Startup to Pitch Brainwave Sensor as Solution to Distracted Driving
Neumo’s sensor could be positioned discreetly in the seat headrest, measuring brain activity from up to a foot away and signaling when the driver may be tiring, distracted or experiencing a critical health issue.
By David Zoia • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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FEV Claims BEV Range and Charging Breakthrough With Solid-State Tech
Collaboration with battery pioneer ProLogium brings solid-state technology to the point of commercial series production.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Nuro Narrows Focus, Sets Sights on AV Application in 2026
Gone are plans to design, build and operate autonomous package-delivery fleets. Instead, Nuro will concentrate on licensing its software to mobility-service providers, last-mile delivery companies and global automakers.
By David Zoia • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Nearshoring and Managing Global Uncertainty
The reality is that nearshoring decisions are typically made without 100% of the information one might wish to have. Therefore, suppliers should also be aware of their propensity for risk as they chart their course forward.
By Mark Barrott, Alejandro A. Rodriguez • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Italian Company Rescues Recaro
Bankrupt sports car seat maker will see its manufacturing move to Proma Group's plant near Turin in deal to save the German subsidiary of the famous sports brand.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal
The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant
The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2024
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