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    FCA US recalls over 72,000 Ram trucks for blank instrument cluster displays

    The digital instrument displays, which show important safety information, may be blank at startup or while driving.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Nexperia spat shows automotive supply chains vulnerable to geopolitics

    Manufacturers must guard against production disruptions resulting from other potential international dustups, says Moody’s Supply Chain Director Sapna Amlani.

    By • Dec. 5, 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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    Honda recalls nearly 257K Accord Hybrid models for software defect

    Due to a programming error by Honda’s supplier, the integrated control module can reset while driving, leading to a loss of power.

    By • Dec. 5, 2025
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    GAC starts European vehicle production with Magna

    Aion V electric SUVs begin rolling off the assembly line at Graz, Austria, hoping to sidestep EU import tariffs.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    Ford recalls nearly 230K Bronco SUVs over blank instrument cluster displays

    The digital display, which shows critical vehicle information, may fail to power up at startup due to a software error.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    AI design helping automakers match China’s speed-to-market

    Neural Concept is growing its client base by promising production speed, efficiency and razor’s-edge technology.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Novelis resumes operations after second fire at New York plant

    The aluminum supplier to the auto industry said the facility has continued to ship finished material to Ford Motor Co., a primary customer.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 26, 2025
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    British thermal specialist claims 10-minute EV fast-charge breakthough

    Charging times to rival ICE refueling is the promise of Hydrohertz's battery-pack cooling system that also claims better range and vehicle safety.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
  • A worker uses Apple's Vision Pro headset. Workers can use the headset alongside Dassault spatial-engineering software for training, and to solve manufacturing hurdles or tweak vehicle designs.
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    Is Dassault’s real-time spatial computing the next big auto leap?

    The software specialist claims its virtual twin could accelerate automakers’ product speed to market.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
  • NXP Breaks Through Integration Barriers for Software-Defined Vehicle Development with Open S32 CoreRide Platform.
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    NXP’s CoreRide SDV platform headed for production vehicle

    The plug-and-play software allows automakers to focus on more value-added and market-differentiating applications for their future cars and trucks.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to South Korea President Lee Jae Myung in front of several flags from both countries.
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    US, South Korea formalize details of July trade pact

    The U.S. will limit tariffs on imports from South Korea to 15%, including on cars and auto parts. The rates are retroactively effective as of Nov. 1.

    By Phil Neuffer • Updated Dec. 2, 2025
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    Industrial M&A ramps up as tariffs settle in, interest rates drop and funds are flush

    Private equity and strategic buyers are increasingly competitive acquirers in multiple manufacturing sectors, including automotive. Deal experts predict much more activity as the market heats up into 2026.

    By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2025
  • A dark gray 2026 Tesla Model Y driving on a road.
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    Tesla recalls nearly 13K Model Y, Model 3s for battery hardware defect

    Company investigators determined that the battery pack contactors can fail while the vehicle is moving, resulting in a loss of propulsion.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    How a source-focused, used vehicle acquisition strategy drives profitability

    Discover how a more source channel-focused acquisition strategy improves used vehicle department profitability.

    Nov. 10, 2025
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    GM, Stellantis pivot from EVs to build more ICE vehicles

    As electric vehicle adoption slows in the U.S. and federal grants dry up, automakers and suppliers are shifting their focus.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff powers in landmark case

    Several justices seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of broad tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers act.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Infotainment systems integrating AI-powered chat bots

    Cerence claims to supply its artificial intelligence-powered conversational voice assistant tech to more than 80 automakers and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    O’Reilly Automotive prioritizes supplier health to fight tariffs

    The auto parts retailer is working closely with its partners to buffer for any potential impact, including by assessing their financial stability and product quality.

    By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Hyundai, Toray Industries to study advanced materials for future mobility

    The R&D deal marks an expansion of the two companies' existing partnership, which led to the development of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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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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    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
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents.
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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