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  • 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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    Automotive Manufacturing

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

    By WardsAuto staff
  • Jaguar Land Rover Assembly Line for at Halewood in the U.K.
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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
  • President Donald Trump walks outside the White House on Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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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
  • Ford F-150 trucks going through assembly line
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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
  • Renault 5 E-Tech 2025 EV
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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
  • A red 2020 Ford F-250 Lariat Ultimate driving on a road.
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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
  • The North Charleston plant of Robert Bosch, located in Charleston, S.C.
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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
  • A GKN Automotive plant in Tokoname, Japan.
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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
  • Mahle's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.
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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
  • A blue graphic showing the corporate logos of Lear Corp and Palantir Technologies with binary numbers in the background.
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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 • Sept. 17, 2025
  • A freight train crosses the U.S.-Mexico border.
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    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 • Sept. 16, 2025
  • The center display in a 2017 Ford Transit van showing a red vehicle on the screen.
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    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 • Sept. 16, 2025
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    JLR Suppliers Facing Bankruptcy Over Cyber Shutdown

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

    By • Sept. 15, 2025