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Deep DiveIndustrial 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.
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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 Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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Sponsored by vAutoHow a source-focused, used vehicle acquisition strategy drives profitability
Discover how a more source channel-focused acquisition strategy improves used vehicle department profitability.
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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 Larry Avila • 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 Paul Myles • 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 Larry Avila • 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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Sponsored by AverittDriving 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 Kalena Thomhave • 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 -
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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 -
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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 Edwin Lopez • 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 Paul Myles • 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 Larry Avila • 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 Paul Myles • Oct. 22, 2025 -
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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 , Edwin Lopez • 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 Jim Henry • 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.
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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 -
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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 Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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By Edwin Lopez • 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 Paul Myles • Oct. 1, 2025
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