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Mercedes-Benz moving key corporate operations to metro Atlanta
The automaker will close a Michigan office and centralize most of its financial and technical teams in the southeastern U.S.
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Volvo Cars, Google expand partnership to deploy Gemini AI in vehicles
The automaker says the collaboration will help to “accelerate advancements in the connected car space for the entire automotive industry.”
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Congress votes to rescind California vehicle emissions waiver
Clean vehicle advocates say air quality and public health will suffer; auto and petroleum industry lobbyists supported the move to end California’s authority under the Clean Air Act.
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US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
Despite the ruling, tariffs on automobiles, auto parts, steel and aluminum products will remain in place.
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Volvo Cars slashing 3K jobs globally
The move is part of a $1.8 billion cost-cutting strategy and will eliminate roughly 15% of the automaker’s workforce.
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Rivian secures $1B infusion from VW after meeting Q2 profit goal
Volkswagen Group’s investment will help the EV maker continue production, even as the company works to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
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Stellantis names Antonio Filosa as global CEO
The parent of the Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler brands has picked a company veteran to lead its turnaround.
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GM to invest $888M in New York to produce next-gen V8 engine
The automaker will use the funds to install new machinery, equipment, tools and facility renovations at its Tonawanda Propulsion plant.
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College grads say they are confident about jobs but cautious about economy
Employers that offer flexibility, purpose and growth pathways will attract and retain the next generation of top talent, a CareerBuilder + Monster executive said.
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Employees are walking on eggshells in 2025, report finds
Workers may be staying put because they’re anxious about job security, according to BambooHR.
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GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs
The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.
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Hyundai’s updated Bluelink app simplifies EV charging
Drivers of some of the automaker’s newer electric vehicles can now locate and pay for public charging sessions with their smartphones.
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BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House
Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.
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Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit
The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.
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Commerce asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations
The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.
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BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US
The automaker is investing $1.7 billion for EV production in the country.
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Carmakers rev up AI efforts amid economic uncertainty
Ford, General Motors and Toyota pursue use cases to enhance customer experience, optimize costs and drive profits, executives said in their latest financial reports.
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Volvo may build a new plug-in hybrid in South Carolina
The automaker’s CEO says the current production of two models in South Carolina “will not be enough to fill the factory.”
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Honda reducing EV investments by $21B, shifting focus to hybrids, ADAS tech
The automaker cited several factors for its decision, including slower than expected EV adoption, trade policies and relaxed environmental regulations in the U.S.
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Waymo, Magna to jointly build robotaxis at new Arizona factory
The new facility will be capable of building “tens of thousands” of autonomous commercial ride-hailing vehicles a year once fully operational.
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Employers should be mindful of the mid-life development crisis, report warns
Organizations could be overlooking middle-aged workers’ career growth aspirations, creating a development vacuum, Perceptyx said.
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Google is adding its AI-powered Gemini voice assistant to Android Auto
The technology will be available for other vehicles with Google built-in later this year, including the new Lincoln Nautilus and Honda Passport.
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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.
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Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry
Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.
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Kia joins Tesla’s Supercharger network after months-long delay
Recharging options for Kia EV owners grew by more than 80% through the partnership.
