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‘Break the silos’: Software-defined vehicle development requires new approach
More attention must be paid to "middleware" given consumer demand for smartphone-like updates for new models, experts said at AutoTech 2025.
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Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum
The exact new rate will depend on progress made towards a tariff deal with the Trump administration as of July 21.
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NHTSA revises exemption process for vehicles without driver controls
The updated application process allows manufacturers to build up to 2,500 vehicles a year without steering wheels, pedals or mirrors.
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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.
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TrackerTracking US auto sales by month
Ford, Honda and Hyundai report sales increases in May while Mazda and Subaru tumble.
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Motional names president and CEO
Laura Major will lead the autonomous driving tech firm as it prepares to begin commercial service in 2026.
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‘Car culture’ still dominates in the US, survey finds
A Department of Transportation-funded survey finds nine out of 10 U.S. residents own vehicles, and most believe they’re essential to daily life.
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Lucid’s strategy to strengthen supply chain means using fewer parts
"Doing more with less is at the heart of sustainability and at the heart of resilience," said VP of Engineering James Hawkins.
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Automakers face challenges in managing software-defined vehicles at scale
Industry experts suggest as vehicle technology increases in complexity, faster and more secure data management will be needed.
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1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates
“The time has come to radically rethink how we’re preparing America’s future workforce,” the American Staffing Association’s CEO said.
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BMW Group Financial Services North America names president and CEO
Ole Jensen was appointed the new head of BMW’s financial services arm in the US and the Americas.
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Applegreen adds EV chargers in New Jersey
The retailer added charging infrastructure at eight locations along two of the state’s largest thoroughfares.
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Trump signs resolutions killing California’s zero-emissions mandates
President Donald Trump called for ending electric vehicle targets, signing off on a trio of congressional joint resolutions.
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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.
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Toyota Motor North America names new general counsel
Elizabeth Gibson was promoted to lead the in-house legal team after 19 years with the company.
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The revival of Scout preserves its heritage through innovation
CTO Burkhard Huhnke details how the digital twin design process is expediting product testing as the automaker ramps up toward production in 2027.
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GM names head of global manufacturing
Company veteran Mike Trevorrow will serve a dual role overseeing the automaker’s worldwide manufacturing and engineering operations.
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Seattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle adoption
Robotaxi policies should factor in equity, workforce training, safety and environmental concerns, diverse city residents said.
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GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production
The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.
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Lucid elects Douglas Grimm to board
The seasoned transportation industry executive’s experience includes stints with Chrysler and Dana Inc.
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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.
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Stellantis scraps plans for Illinois battery plant, parts hub: UAW
The automaker remains committed to restarting its idled Belvidere factory in 2027.
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Ford recalls 492K SUVs for exterior door trim that can detach
The company is currently working on a remedy and will notify customers when it's available.
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1 in 5 workers say they feel their career is out of their control
The majority of workers said they’re relying on hope just to get through the year, a survey found.
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Employers say they still plan to hire interns, but job offers post-internship decline
According to benchmark data, employers extended fewer offers of full-time employment to their 2023-2024 interns than in the past, NACE said.
