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    US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI

    Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on manufacturers across industries.

    By Nathan Owens • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Driving through tariffs: How automotive supply chains stay in gear amid policy shifts

    Flexibility keeps automotive supply chains running—no matter how trade winds shift.

    By Joe Greek • Nov. 3, 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
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    Ford recalls 1.4 million vehicles for faulty rearview cameras

    The automaker has issued more than a dozen recalls since January to address backup camera problems.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
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    US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply

    Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 31, 2025
  • A Mazda CX-5 on display at an international motor show.
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    Mazda, Nippon Steel partner on CX-5 body design, production

    The co-creation effort also aims to enhance the procurement process by selecting a Nippon manufacturing plant near Mazda's assembly facility.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 29, 2025
  • Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney (right) and U.S. President Donald Trump (left) speak at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on June 16, 2025.
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    Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

    The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

    By Oct. 25, 2025
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    Security experts offer advice on how to avoid a cyber shutdown that crippled JLR factories

    Cybersecurity specialists from Upstream and Aeris share strategies to help prevent automakers from halting vehicle production.

    By Oct. 24, 2025
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    Ford faces up to $2B quarterly hit from Novelis plant fire

    The automaker is preparing to boost production of its F-Series trucks with its aluminum supplier coming back online sooner than expected. 

    By Oct. 24, 2025
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    Partnerships most likely way to monetize SDVs, says 5G expert

    Consumers are not the low-hanging fruit for automakers according to Barbara Pareglio, GSMA smart mobility lead.

    By Oct. 22, 2025
  • Trucks drive across the U.S.-Mexico border on Feb. 1, 2025, in San Diego.
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    US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

    A 25% duty on trucks and 10% levy on buses will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

    By Phil Neuffer , Oct. 18, 2025
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    Used vehicle prices rose slightly in September: Cox Automotive

    Data showed brisk sales in Q3, but challenges lay ahead for Q4.

    By Oct. 17, 2025
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    Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

    The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

    By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Novelis faces extended production disruption after fire, impacting auto supply chain

    The major aluminum sheet maker will keep the hot mill in its Oswego, New York, plant closed until early 2026.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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    Renault issues consumer warning over UK supplier hack

    The automaker said customers’ private data may have been compromised through a third-party data provider.

    By Oct. 9, 2025
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    LG brings Xbox, Zoom to vehicle software platform

    The company aims to bring its Automotive Content Platform to 20 million vehicles by 2030.

    By Oct. 6, 2025
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    Welcome to the new WardsAuto

    We have a new website as a result of our combination with Automotive Dive. Here's a reminder of our mission.

    By Oct. 3, 2025
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    Aisin ups European sustainable auto production

    The Tier 1 supplier pledges more localized production capacity in its drive to net zero CO2 manufacturing.

    By Oct. 1, 2025
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    Ford recalls 115K F-Series trucks for steering control risk

    The automaker said it’s not aware of any accident or injuries related to the condition.

    By Oct. 1, 2025
  • The STLA SmartCockpit infotainment screen of a Stellantis vehicle.
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    Beyond the panel: Insights from BOE IPC 2025 on smart cockpits and AI displays

    This year’s conference was not only a showcase of new products, but it also marked a strategic shift in which displays are evolving from passive visual interfaces into intelligent, interactive hubs.

    Sept. 29, 2025
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    Bosch cuts 13,000 jobs citing tariffs, competition and hydrogen stall

    The supply giant reacts to over-production in diesel and hydrogen amid pressures from tariffs and foreign rivals in European markets.

    By Sept. 26, 2025
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    Sustainability still the path forward, says GKN

    Despite a pullback on electrification in the U.S. auto industry, and a possible pullback in Europe, the supplier says embracing sustainability still makes sense.

    By Sept. 25, 2025
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    Mahle CEO says Europe at a crisis point in ICE ban decision

    Mahle CEO Arnd Franz spells out the dangers to the Continent’s legacy automakers unless regulators wake up to market realities.

    By Sept. 24, 2025
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    Magna names chief financial officer

    The automotive supplier said Philip Fracassa’s operational experience will help the company to drive growth.

    By Sept. 22, 2025
  • U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (right) speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) in the Oval Office of the White House on Aug. 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    Trump administration ponders adjusting scope of auto part, steel and China tariffs

    Federal agencies are reviewing whether to expand the list of goods covered by levies enacted under Section 232 and 301.

    By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 19, 2025
  • A 2025 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV driving on a road with tall trees in the background.
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    Toyota recalls 94K EVs for windshield defogger malfunctions

    Among the problems are electrical compressor failures that can lead to condensation build-up on the windows and reduced visibility.

    By Sept. 18, 2025