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OpinionIndustry Voices | Auto Tariffs and the Virtual Sensor Market
While localization could offer long-term benefits such as reduced reliance on foreign suppliers and greater control over intellectual property, it comes with significant short-term costs.
By Boaz Mizrachi • July 10, 2025 -
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Elektrobit and Foxconn plan to jointly develop EV platform
Foxconn launched a mobility consortium in 2021 with the goal of creating a standardized electric vehicle platform.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2025 -
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Raising the Bar for EV Charger Reliability
There’s a century of innovation and infrastructure keeping fuel pumps online, but those systems aren’t always in place for EV chargers.
By Merrick Glass • July 8, 2025 -
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Column
Does the U.S. Want an Auto Industry, Or Not?
It is in the self-interest of the U.S. to have a healthy and vibrant automotive industry. It’s time for a comprehensive national strategy to keep it that way.
By John McElroy • July 8, 2025 -
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Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated July 12, 2025 -
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Budget Bill Slams BEVs and Affirms Tariffs
The Trump Admin. budget bill eliminates clean-energy investments, incentivizes fossil fuels and coal and provides a new-car financing credit as retail prices climb and interest rates stay elevated.
By David Kiley • July 7, 2025 -
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US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.
By Phil Neuffer • July 7, 2025 -
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Continental continues push to focus solely on tires
The automotive supplier confirmed it will sell its ContiTech business division as it further streamlines its operations.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 2, 2025 -
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Continental’s automotive group creates semiconductor unit
The auto parts maker, recently branded as Aumovio, is teaming with GlobalFoundries to develop and manufacture chip components as demand ramps up.
By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 133K Lincoln Aviator SUVs for loose exterior trim
This is the second recall for Aviator models in June, the first of which was for incorrectly installed second-row seat switch bezels.
By Eric Walz • June 30, 2025 -
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Nvidia to Build First European AI Cloud in Germany
Leading AI chip giant commits to boosting Europe’s capabilities in the technology to catch up with the U.S. and China.
By Paul Myles • June 30, 2025 -
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Bosch CEO: Europe’s AI Red Tape Hurting AV Tech
CEO says excessive regulation is making Europe unattractive as a location for autonomous driving development.
By Paul Myles • June 27, 2025 -
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GM recalls 62K Chevrolet Silverado trucks for brake system electrical short
Because of a resulting fire hazard, the automaker is advising customers to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until repairs are completed.
By Eric Walz • June 27, 2025 -
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LG Energy Solution Launches Michigan Factory for LFP Batteries
Yes, LFP batteries can be produced in the U.S. without Chinese technology.
By Gary S. Vasilash • June 26, 2025 -
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Honda recalls 259K vehicles for brake pedal defect
The automaker cites insufficient training at a supplier, which resulted in some brake pedal pins not being properly staked before assembly.
By Eric Walz • June 26, 2025 -
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Nav Specialist HERE Sees Opportunity in Industry’s SDV Hiccups
Automakers are rejiggering their software-defined-vehicle strategies in light of the pullback in battery-electric-vehicle programs, but that could open the door a bit wider to suppliers still looking to play key roles in the transition.
By David Zoia • June 25, 2025 -
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Ford recalls over 300K Explorer, Aviator SUVs for binding second-row seat switches
The automaker is sending out interim notification letters beginning June 23 to alert customers of the safety risk. It will mail a second letter once replacement parts are available.
By Eric Walz • June 25, 2025 -
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Stellantis plans $388M parts distribution ‘Megahub’ in metro Detroit
The facility will be staffed by nearly 500 UAW workers once operational in 2027, according to the company.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 24, 2025 -
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Stellantis’ Europe Recall of Citroën Cars After Airbag Death
Automaker rolls out “stop drive” warning as 82,000 aging models still using disgraced Takata airbags ordered to be immediately removed from the roads by French transport ministry.
By Paul Myles • June 20, 2025 -
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Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover
The deal gives President Donald Trump approval over key provisions of the new partnership, including any job moves, facility closures or other future acquisitions.
By Kate Magill • June 20, 2025 -
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Astemo Talks New Technologies, Voices Concern Over Rare-Earth Shortages
The supplier, spun off from Hitachi and co-owned by that electronics giant as well as Honda, is promoting new ADAS and braking technology.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 13, 2025 -
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Allison Transmission acquires Dana Inc.’s off-highway unit for $2.7B
Through the purchase, the supplier aims to expand its commercial powertrain offerings to a broader global marketplace.
By Larry Avila • June 13, 2025 -
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Continental Claims Cost-Saving E-Motor Heat Sensor
Supplier’s BEV tech promises rare earth magnet cost savings for automakers.
By Paul Myles • June 11, 2025 -
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Automakers must cope with tariff-fueled business climate in the short-term: analyst
S&P Global forecasts that the global trade environment may have more clarity by the end of the year.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2025 -
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Renault Plans Robotics Boost With Investment Into Start-Up
Group’s minority investment into France’s Wandercraft will see the pair develop next-gen vehicle production robots.
By Paul Myles • June 9, 2025
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