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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

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

Explore the Trendline➔

Autonomous 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.

By WardsAuto staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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