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Ford recalls 694K Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs for cracked fuel injectors
The issue can result in a gas leak on models equipped with 1.5L engines, which can lead to an underhood fire.
By Eric Walz • July 18, 2025 -
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Smart Cities Can Save Consumer Transport Costs, Arrive GM Says
Less congestion and cheaper city trips are the keys to making smart mobility work for all, Scott Booker says.
By Paul Myles • July 17, 2025 -
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TrendlineAutonomous Vehicles
Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.
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Panasonic opens its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Kansas
The site will manufacture the company’s advanced 2170 cylindrical cell batteries to support electric vehicle production in North America.
By Eric Walz • July 17, 2025 -
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Automakers Save Billions With AI Spotting Vehicle Problems
Upstream claims AI employing data from the SDV could reduce potential recall costs up to 20%.
By Paul Myles • July 16, 2025 -
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GM’s Ultium Cells battery plant in Tennessee to add production of low-cost LFP cells
The automaker is targeting significant cost savings for EVs compared to its current high-nickel battery chemistries.
By Eric Walz • July 16, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 850K vehicles for defective fuel pumps
The automaker has issued 89 recalls this year, which potentially extend to over 5.2 million vehicles.
By Eric Walz • July 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by AverittFrom port to plant: How automotive shippers are slashing demurrage, per diem and downtime
Key ways automotive shippers can streamline container flow and minimize disruption.
By Joe Greek • July 14, 2025 -
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US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning.
By Max Garland , Phil Neuffer • July 12, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry 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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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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