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Nissan, SK On announce $661M EV battery supply deal
The automaker will use the batteries for electric vehicles manufactured at its assembly plant in Mississippi.
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Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates
“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.
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Trump orders review of domestic critical mineral production
Federal agencies must identify lands and projects that can be developed immediately, per an executive order signed Thursday.
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New vehicle crash avoidance tech is improving: IIHS
The nonprofit graded 22 out of 30 new models as “acceptable” in crash tests, an improvement after scores dipped last year due to more rigorous testing criteria.
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Nvidia details AI roadmap with new chips, robots and more
The chip designer unveiled its upcoming Rubin graphics processing units and partnerships with General Motors, Google and Disney.
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Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?
Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.
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Nissan’s new leaders bring fresh perspective: analysts
A new CEO and executive team may be the right approach to revitalize the struggling automaker, experts say.
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Up to $51B in transportation grant awards at risk, advocacy group says
Transportation for America analyzed a leaked Department of Transportation policy memo that targets road safety, bicycle and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.
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C-suite leaders grapple with conflict, silos amid AI adoption
Around two-thirds of executives say the technology has led to division within their company, according to a Writer survey.
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VW recalls nearly 61,000 ID.4, Audi e-tron models for gearshift issue
The neutral or “N” position may not show on the instrument cluster, increasing the risk of vehicle rollaway if the electronic parking brake is not engaged.
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Nissan’s latest self-driving tech hits the streets in Japan
The company’s Silicon Valley research team played a key role in developing the software used in the vehicle.
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VW recalls nearly 14,000 Audi e-trons and ID.4 SUVs for battery charging problem
The presence of condensation on the printed circuit board of the EV’s integrated DC/DC-converter may cause a short due to insufficient protective coating.
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Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal
The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers.
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Workdays are 36 minutes shorter — and more productive, study says
Productivity remains a sticking point in discussions around return to work, remote work and the proliferation of AI.
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Auto industry hails EPA emissions rollback
However, a representative for the Electric Vehicle Association called the Trump administration’s action “unfortunate.”
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Manufacturers hail EPA plans to rethink particulate matter regulations
The National Association of Manufacturers, American Forest & Paper Association and others previously challenged an update to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards in court.
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EPA reconsiders auto, truck emissions requirements
The agency is reevaluating stricter rules for model-year 2027 cars and trucks set by the Biden administration.
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2025 could be ‘a year of contention’ over pay, Payscale says
Thanks to a heightened focus on fair pay, organizations ranked compensation as a bigger challenge than recruiting or retention.
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Nissan assembles new executive team to lead turnaround
The management team will work alongside incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa on a "360 degree turnaround."
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EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs
The European Commission is letting previously suspended duties return for various products and planning for additional countermeasures by mid-April.
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Tesla plans nearly $200M battery factory near Houston
The EV maker will replicate its Lathrop, California, megafactory at a site in Texas, a company representative said.
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Nissan ousts CEO after failed Honda merger
Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa was tapped to lead the automaker following a C-suite shakeup in which five executives are stepping down.
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Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike
The new duties will go into effect Wednesday as part of a broader action against imports of the two metals.
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Rivian swipes Tesla vet for CAO
Former Tesla VP of Finance Sreela Venkataratnam will receive a $20,000 cash bonus from Rivian as part of her compensation package, the company said.
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Ford Pro’s connected vehicle fleet grew 40% since 2023
The automaker’s software products for fleet operators helps optimize productivity and maximize vehicle uptime.
