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    Honda, Nissan officially end merger talks

    The two automakers said they would continue a strategic partnership focused on "the era of intelligence and electrified vehicles."

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    Tariffs on Canada, Mexico would devastate US auto industry: Ford CEO

    Increased duties on imports from the two countries could give Asia-based automakers a competitive advantage, according to CEO Jim Farley.

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    Tariffs on steel, aluminum likely mean higher costs for auto industry

    A 25% import duty could increase the price of a typical vehicle by $1,500, an expert said.

  • A driver hands are visible sitting behind the wheel of a 2025 Fiat 500e electric car.
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    Stellantis to launch AI-powered in-car assistant

    The automaker also aims to deploy technology developed by France-based startup Mistral AI across vehicle engineering, fleet data analysis, sales and manufacturing.

  • Ford CEO Jim Farley standing between two Ford models in Detroit, Michigan on Jan. 9, 2025
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    Ford taps finance VP as new CFO

    Sherry House will move into the CFO role as planned after joining the automaker in June, when she inked a $4.5 million signing bonus as part of her compensation package.  

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    Ionna moves forward with EV charging network

    The automaker-led joint venture remains committed to rolling out public charging infrastructure, despite the suspension of government funding.

  • A Jack Cooper Transport truck delivers a load of new Chevrolets and Buicks to a dealership in the sun in Newport Beach, California, in 2018.
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    Jack Cooper shutting down after losing automaker contracts

    Ford Motor Co. and General Motors ended agreements with the vehicle carrier, according to a spokesperson for the hauler.

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    Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

    The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

    Updated Feb. 11, 2025
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    Trump plans 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

    The president said he will reveal details Monday but added that Canada and Mexico would not be exempt.

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    Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll

    The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.

  • Workers in white uniforms perform an inspection of a blue 2023 Pilot TrailSport SUV on the assembly line at Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant.
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    Honda recalls over 294K vehicles for engine stalling

    The automaker’s investigators concluded that an ECU software issue was the cause.

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    DOT suspends Biden’s $5B electric vehicle charging network effort

    Most of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funds have already been awarded to states, however, and some observers say the Trump administration cannot end the program with just a memo.

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  • Chevrolet Equinox EV 2024 on street
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    GM weighs production shifts, sourcing reviews to mitigate tariffs

    CFO Paul Jacobson said it has multiple playbooks to help offset impact of higher costs throughout its supply chain.

  • An exterior view of a blue 2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid SUV.
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    Toyota reports an operating profit decline of nearly 28% in Q3

    The automaker cited investments in new growth areas, labor costs and a challenging market environment for the drop in profits.

  • Two employees dressed in white uniforms inspecting a red 2023 Honda Accord on the assembly line and Honda's Marysville Auto Plant.
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    Honda prepares to start ‘flexible’ vehicle production at Ohio EV hub

    The automaker will produce ICE, hybrid and fully electric models on the same production lines, allowing for flexibility to adapt in market demand.

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    Nissan, Honda merger talks still on — for now

    Despite reports of a potential end to merger talks, the two automakers confirmed that discussions are ongoing and the companies may reveal more details by mid-February.

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    Nearly 3 in 4 workers say they can only meet their basic living expenses

    And just shy of 3 in 10 workers have assumed debt to cover their living expenses, Resume Now found.

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    Stellantis names new CEO for Jeep

    Bob Broderdorf takes over for Antonio Filosa as the automaker continues its global C-suite shakeup.

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    Manufacturing reenters growth mode in January as demand, production improve: PMI

    The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. However, manufacturers are bracing for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent tariff proposals.

  • A rendering of a building in a parking lot. A sign above the door says "Sheetz." A canopy off to the side has a sign that reads "Ionna" and has a number of EV chargers and cars beneath it.
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    Sheetz to add EV ‘Rechargeries’ at more than 50 stores

    The first three sites with Ionna charging ports opened at the end of 2024 in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

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    Lucid names CFO

    Taoufiq Boussaid will take over on Feb. 25 for Gagan Dhingra, who has held the interim post since December 2023. 

  • Symbolic of Sino-American relations, the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the Republic of China fly together on flag poles next to each other on a sunny, windy day.
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    China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products

    The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.

  • A Lucid Gravity SUV plugged in for charging under a canopy at a Tesla Supercharger location.
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    Lucid Gravity gains Tesla Supercharger access with native NACS port

    The new luxury-electric SUV can now charge at over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger locations without the need for an adapter.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House on February 13, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
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    US and Canada agree to 30-day pause on tariffs

    The two countries will push back a Feb. 4 enforcement date as they coordinate anti-drug trafficking efforts at their shared border.

  • President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum speaks in Mexico City on Oct. 3, 2024.
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    US delays tariffs on Mexico to March

    The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.