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WardsAuto Podcast: Casualties of Trump Tariffs with S&P Global’s “Mr. Tariff” Michael Robinet

Trump Admin. tariffs have created chaos in financial markets, and in the auto industry as manufacturing and supply chain strategies are being upended with no real notice, and companies are seeing their tax bills soar.

By David Kiley • June 9, 2025

Suppliers to OEMs on China Threat: Standardize, Focus on Customer Experience

Legacy automakers, say supplier executives, are too focused on engineering systems that could be standardized on software-defined-vehicle platforms, thus improving their speed-to-market performance.

By David Kiley • June 6, 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

Lucid signs US graphite supply deal for EV batteries

The agreement with Graphite One builds on a 2024 pact between the two companies and is expected to begin providing EV battery materials to the carmaker in 2028.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 6, 2025

White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs

Exemptions to the duties installed during previous administrations will remain until Aug. 31, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced last week.

By Phil Neuffer • June 5, 2025

Arm CPU Tech Aimed at AI-Defined Vehicles

The new Zena Compute Subsystem platform is designed to work seamlessly with other SoC components, providing automakers with development speed and flexibility as they move toward new, more powerful electronic architectures.

By David Zoia • June 4, 2025

Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply

The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost U.S. battery production.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025

Zeekr, Intellias Collaborate on Europe-Focused EV Navigation

The Chinese OEM brings a 'customer-defined vehicle' philosophy to European markets.

By Maite Bezerra • June 3, 2025

Toyota recalls 443K Tundra pickups for reverse light failures

The truck’s light assemblies are susceptible to moisture intrusion caused by adhesive separation on a vent patch.

By Eric Walz • June 3, 2025

Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

By Sara Samora • Updated June 2, 2025

EU Investigates Claims of China Tire Dumping

European tire manufacturers complain that Chinese companies are unfairly dumping cheap products on the market.

By Paul Myles • May 28, 2025

Have Stop-Start Systems Been Worth It? Trump EPA Says No

Automakers have widely adopted stop-start systems in order to meet emissions regulations. With the Trump Admin. trying to roll back emissions regulations and targets, the new EPA administrator is targeting these systems for disincentives as part of a broader targeting of energy-saving technologies.

By David Kiley • May 27, 2025

Toyota: Not Raising Prices to Offset Tariffs Not Sustainable

Toyota Motor Sales tells the White House that holding the line on prices can’t last long, and that the policy will make new-vehicle affordability much harder for consumers.

By David Kiley • May 20, 2025

Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York’s Hudson Valley

The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the region.

By Kalena Thomhave • May 19, 2025

Toyota, Honda, GM Improve Supplier Relationships

The highest-scoring OEMs help suppliers control their costs and “manage uncertainty,” Plante Moran analyst Angela Johnson says.

By Jim Irwin • May 19, 2025

Hyundai, Posco Group partnership to strengthen US sourcing

The automaker secured the manufacturing conglomerate as an investor for its $5.8 billion Louisiana steel plant and an EV battery material resource.

By Larry Avila • May 15, 2025

Nissan maneuvers to soften $3B hit from tariffs

The automaker says mitigation strategies, including collaborating with suppliers, will lessen the impact of U.S. duties by 30%.

By Larry Avila • May 14, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Tariff News and Mastering Quality Control With SkillReal

Trump tariffs continue to roil the auto industry, and host David Kiley discusses state-of-the-art quality control approaches with SkillReal whose system is being adopted by more companies all the time.

By Wards Staff • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Phil Neuffer • May 12, 2025

Ford recalls over 160K Super Duty pickups, SUVs for backup camera fault

A faulty printed circuit board connector may result in a blank screen or distorted image when shifting into reverse.

By Eric Walz • May 8, 2025

Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain

The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.

By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Tariff Pricing, Production Decisions and Battery Quality

This week’s WardsAuto Podcast delves into the chaotic atmosphere around President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, as well as tracking battery quality with Voltaiq CEO Tal Sholklapper.

By Wards Staff • May 5, 2025

Magna CEO Sizes Up Auto Industry Uncertainty

In a wide-ranging discussion, Magna’s CEO talks auto industry challenges and offers solutions to weather the storm.

By Gary Witzenburg • May 5, 2025

GM recalls nearly 600K SUVs, pickups over engine failures

Over the past several years, the automaker identified more than 28,000 field complaints and incidents in the U.S. market potentially related to 6.2L V8 engine issues.

By Eric Walz • May 2, 2025

Trump Softens Tariffs on Auto Parts for U.S.-assembled Cars

The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.

By Philip Neuffer • April 30, 2025

Kardome CEO: AI Voice Control Domination Carries Risks

Hyundai-backed start-up’s founder and boss highlights privacy and cybersecurity concerns if data is automatically transmitted to the cloud.

By Paul Myles • April 30, 2025