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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.