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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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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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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 Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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 -
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 -
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 Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025 -
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 Paul Myles • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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 Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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 Paul Myles • Oct. 22, 2025 -
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 , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025 -
Used vehicle prices rose slightly in September: Cox Automotive
Data showed brisk sales in Q3, but challenges lay ahead for Q4.
By Jim Henry • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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 -
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 Paul Myles • Oct. 9, 2025 -
LG brings Xbox, Zoom to vehicle software platform
The company aims to bring its Automotive Content Platform to 20 million vehicles by 2030.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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 Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2025 -
Aisin ups European sustainable auto production
The Tier 1 supplier pledges more localized production capacity in its drive to net zero CO2 manufacturing.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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 Eric Walz • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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.
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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 Paul Myles • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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 Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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 Paul Myles • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Magna names chief financial officer
The automotive supplier said Philip Fracassa’s operational experience will help the company to drive growth.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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 -
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 Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2025