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Lear taps Palantir software for manufacturing operations

The Tier 1 seat supplier will use the AI-powered platform for 5 years as it looks to accelerate industrial automation.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 17, 2025

US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review

Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

Ford issues largest recall of 2025: Over 1.4 million vehicles for backup camera fault

The automaker has recalled over 2.5 million vehicles for rearview camera problems since January.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2025

JLR Suppliers Facing Bankruptcy Over Cyber Shutdown

Automaker battles to restore IT services for third week as suppliers run out of cash.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 15, 2025

Suppliers Squeezed by Tariffs Seek OEM Customers’ Help

The AlixPartners consultancy estimates 80% of the cost of the tariffs ultimately will go into the price of a new vehicle, raising its average price by more than $1,700.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 15, 2025

Automotive Dive and WardsAuto combine: new site and newsletter coming soon

Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications’ work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 1, 2025

Bridgestone Americas continues probe as it looks to restore operations

The tiremaker disclosed a cyberattack just days after Jaguar Land Rover was impacted by a major hack that also disrupted production at certain locations. 

By David Jones • Sept. 12, 2025

Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal

The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports. 

By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2025

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025

Feds arrest 475 at Hyundai’s EV battery factory jobsite

The project in Georgia is the future home of the automaker's $4.3B battery factory co-owned by LG Energy Solution.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 9, 2025

Tier 1 supplier Astemo Americas to open new regional headquarters in Michigan

The company says the new campus will help it meet growing demand for more complex vehicle software to support advanced driver assist systems and electrification.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 9, 2025

Energy Department allocates $60M for two critical mineral programs

The Trump administration’s latest funding plans target rare earth magnet development and evaluation of domestic ore deposits.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 8, 2025

Exclusive: Mega Cast Construction Saves on Vehicle Repairs, Study Finds

A two-year study by Thatcham Research suggests benefits for automakers, consumers and their insurers.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 5, 2025

US enacts Japan tariff deal

Automakers will pay just a 15% tariff instead of the 25% section 232 tariff for vehicles and auto parts deemed “products of Japan.”

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2025

Stellantis to build Mopar parts distribution center in Georgia

The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature automated storage and retrieval to cut order wait times.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025

Ford recalls 499K crossovers for rear brakes hoses that could rupture

The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models were previously recalled in April 2021 for front brake hose leaks.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 4, 2025

Ford recalls more than 355K F-Series trucks for blank instrument cluster displays

The automaker has issued 109 recalls since the start of the year, extending to over 7.8 million vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 2, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: 25-Year Anniversary of Ford-Firestone Recall

WardsAuto Senior Editor David Kiley and Headlight News Editor Paul Eisenstein talk about the Ford-Firestone recall that shook the industry a quarter century ago this month.

By Wards Staff • Aug. 28, 2025

Energy Department to boost critical mineral supply with $1B funding

The financial support is part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals, especially from China.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 22, 2025

Camera-Only Driverless Tech Now ’Good Enough,’ Imagry Says

The use of only cameras as sensors for autonomous vehicles remains controversial, but this specialist believes the tech is smart enough to be adopted.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 15, 2025

Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next week

The president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 15, 2025

Ford recalls 312K vehicles for loss of power brake assist

The problem was escalated to the automaker’s Critical Concern Review Group on May 14 after the issue was identified on a management lease vehicle. 

By Eric Walz • Aug. 13, 2025

GM inks domestic rare earth magnet supply deal with Noveon Magnetics

The Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2025

European Battery Hopes Boosted by Northvolt Acquisition

A U.S. startup announces acquisition plans for the bankrupt Swedish company, as a way to win energy independence from Chinese battery supply chains.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 11, 2025

Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing

The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 11, 2025