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    Hormuz Strait blockade would slow Q2 economy at 2.9 pp annual rate

    Factors such as higher insurance rates “could cause the oil price increase to be more substantial than our model suggests,” Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists said.

    By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026
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    BlueOval SK delays layoffs at Kentucky battery plant

    Ford and SK On had previously decided to dissolve their electric vehicle battery joint venture, which included a planned $11.4 billion investment by the two companies.

    By • Updated March 27, 2026
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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
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    Toyota suppliers seek tariff relief through USMCA review

    The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has 14 manufacturing plants and a supply chain across North America.

    By Sara Samora • March 19, 2026
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    Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement

    The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.

    By Antone Gonsalves • March 18, 2026
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    Ford recalls 604K SUVs for windshield wiper motor failures

    A supplier manufacturing defect may cause the wipers to stop working on certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles.

    By • March 16, 2026
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    USITC probes USMCA auto rules’ impact on industry competitiveness

    The new study will assess how the major trade pact shapes auto supply chains, technology shifts and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.

    By Antone Gonsalves • March 13, 2026
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    SK Battery America lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Georgia plant

    The company is slashing its workforce by roughly one-third at its electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, citing market conditions.

    By Sara Samora , Nathan Owens • March 9, 2026
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    Ford scrapped cost-cutting norms to create its $30,000 EV

    The automaker applied bounties, not bean-counting, down to the smaller parts that collectively have a cascading effect on an EV’s weight, aerodynamics and overall efficiency.

    By • March 5, 2026
  • Workers in white uniforms perform an inspection of a blue 2023 Pilot TrailSport SUV on the assembly line at Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant.
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    Honda limits tariff impact via logistics, procurement tweaks

    The automaker is also tackling supply gaps, but warns China rare earth supplies are emerging as a new risk.

    By Antone Gonsalves • March 5, 2026
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    NAPA expands use of warehouse robots

    Following a pilot project last year, the auto parts retailer plans to roll out 100 robots from Brightpick at a new facility.

    By Antone Gonsalves • March 4, 2026
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    China’s ban on hidden door handles could disrupt global EV designs

    The mandatory design changes, which could add extra costs for manufacturers, might also offer opportunities to suppliers, according to analysts

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Lucid will protect margins as it reaches further into mass market

    The California EV maker is still losing money on every vehicle, but is betting on autonomy in the long run.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    FCA US recalls 456K Ram and Jeep vehicles due to trailer tow module defect

    The safety issue can cause an attached trailer’s brake and turn signal lights not to operate, or the loss of trailer braking.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
  • A Volvo EX90 electric SUV faces ahead into traffic, equipped with Luminar lidar for future autonomous-driving upgrades.
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    MicroVision buys assets of troubled lidar maker Luminar for $33M

    Luminar’s market cap surged to over $12 billion shortly after its IPO in 2020, but gradually lost value and fizzled after losing a key supply contract with Volvo in November.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    7 reactions: Auto industry takes on Supreme Court tariff ruling

    Despite the struck-down tariffs’ limited effects on auto imports, industry stakeholders used the moment to call for greater trade clarity, flexibility and a renegotiated USMCA.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    ‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff

    The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.

    By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further

    The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.

    By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026
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    FCA US recalls 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees for rear coil springs that can detach

    The vehicles include some models that were repaired as part of a June 2023 recall for the same issue.

    By • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford

    Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.

    By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers

    Renewable energy advocates say the proposal would further delay the buildout of charging station infrastructure and undermine U.S. competitiveness.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 13, 2026
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    US, trading partners forge pacts to lock in critical minerals

    The EU, Japan and Mexico pledged to cooperate with the U.S. on mining, processing and stockpiling minerals essential to the countries’ industries and economies.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 10, 2026
  • Multiple Tesla electric cars parked at a charging station in front of a Tesla service center building in Calgary, Alberta, on Jan. 21, 2026.
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    Canada’s auto strategy banks on EVs for short-term survival

    Facing barriers to the vital U.S. market, Canada has unveiled incentives and regulatory shifts designed to bolster its auto sector’s competitiveness.

    By Keith Nuthall • Feb. 9, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Automated driving is staging a comeback with the help of AI

    Interest in self-driving waned as technology hit some snags and automakers invested in battery-electric vehicles. But autonomy is back in focus and headed to the market in a big way.

    By • Feb. 6, 2026
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    Aumovio to cut 4,000 jobs as part of R&D spending rollback

    The company, spun off from Tier 1 supplier Continental, said the layoffs are meant to bring R&D spending to below 10% of sales from 11.9% in Q3 2025.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    The top automotive industry trends to follow in 2026

    With automakers navigating tariffs, a sea of regulatory changes, supply chain uncertainties and waning EV demand, we’ve rounded up articles that dive into the topics OEMs and dealers are watching.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026