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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

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Autonomous 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

US delays tariffs on Mexico to March

The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.

By Edwin Lopez , Phil Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025

Scania’s Bid to Keep Europe’s Battery Production Hopes Alive

Truck maker sends key staff into struggling battery manufacturer Northvolt to boost quality and production efficiencies.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 3, 2025

Canada strikes back with 25% tariffs on select US goods

The tariffs will target $155 billion worth of goods, such as orange juice, beer and motorcycles, with some duties starting Feb. 4.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 2, 2025

Policy shifts shake up automotive landscape in 2025

Tariffs and potential updates to emission rules are driving automakers to rethink production strategies.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Tesla, Tariffs and Aisin NA CEO Scott Turpin

Scott Turpin, president and CEO of Aisin World Corp. of America, discusses the potential for auto industry disruption in light of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on close U.S. trading partners.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 27, 2025

Ecosystems All the Rage at CES 2025

Automakers no longer appear to be clinging to the concept of going it alone on new architectures and core software development in the transition to SDVs, leaning more and more on solutions-centric partnerships between tech companies and traditional suppliers to help guide them through all the complexity.

By David Zoia • Jan. 22, 2025

GM, Vianode announce synthetic graphite supply deal for EV batteries

The "multi-billion dollar" agreement covers the development of large-scale manufacturing in North America and supply of the raw material through 2033.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 21, 2025

5 automotive topics to watch when Trump takes office

China, trade, vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards, and electric vehicle policy will be in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration, experts say.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2025

Parking Lot Drive-In Theater Potential with Continental’s In-Cabin Projector

AI personalization promised with high-definition images projected onto vehicle windows used as cinema screens.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 16, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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