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  • A green 2024 Jeep Gladiator comes off the final assembly line at Stellantis' Toledo Assembly Complex.
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    Stellantis offers buyouts in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois

    The buyouts and voluntary retirement packages follow a challenging 2024 for the automaker that included declining profits and shrinking market share in North America.

    By March 21, 2025
  • A dark gray 2021 Cadillac CT4 sedan parked in front of a white multi-story apartment building with red accents.
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    GM recalls 90K Camaro and Cadillac models for front-wheel lockup

    Vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions may be susceptible to internal wear that can lead to harsh shifting and other drivability problems.

    By March 21, 2025
  • The front badge of the Nissan Aiyra electric SUV.
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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.

    By March 20, 2025
  • A vehicle body is lifted by a hoist at General Motors' factory Zero EV plant in Michigan in 2021.
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    GM, Nvidia to partner on AI tech for factories and next-gen vehicles

    The automaker will build vehicles on Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform to speed up development and the deployment of autonomous driving technology at scale.

    By March 20, 2025
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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. 

    By March 18, 2025
  • The instrument cluster in a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV showing the top half of a white steering wheel.
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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.

    By March 18, 2025
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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. 

    By March 17, 2025
  • The Toyota logo on a sign at a dealership.
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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. 

    By Jacob Wallace • March 17, 2025
  • A red 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV on a gravel surface with hills in the background.
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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.

    By March 17, 2025
  • Nissan Ariya Dongfeng
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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."

    By March 13, 2025
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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. 

    By March 12, 2025
  • Rivian EVs parked outside a Rivian Hub on Nov. 13, 2024 in Venice, California.
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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.

    By Grace Noto • March 12, 2025
  • President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn at the White House on March 9, 2025.
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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.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated March 11, 2025
  • Makoto  Uchida ex Nissan Motor Co. CEO
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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.

    By March 11, 2025
  • Demonstrators protest against Elon Musk on Feb. 22, 2025 in Seattle, Washington
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    Tesla CFO sells $1.7M more in stock

    The sale comes as Tesla’s stock has lost a third of its value since President Donald Trump took office, amid a backlash against the EV maker’s CEO Elon Musk and a broadening trade war. 

    By Grace Noto • March 10, 2025
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    Toyota halts RAV4 production in Japan after deadly explosion at supplier

    The disruption should not impact the automaker’s production of the vehicle in the U.S., a company spokesperson said.

    By March 7, 2025
  • A white Audi Q4 40 e-tron electric SUV parked next to a charger with concrete building facade in the background.
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    Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth

    The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.

    By March 7, 2025
  • President Donald Trump addresses reporters at the White House on March 6, 2025.
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    Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

    Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

    By Philip Neuffer • March 6, 2025
  • A person wearing a safety vest and helmet looks at a tablet device showing a Ford Pro dashboard with a silver F-150 pickup in the background.
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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.

    By March 6, 2025
  • President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

    Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.

    By Philip Neuffer • March 6, 2025
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    US pauses auto tariffs by one month

    The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.

    By Philip Neuffer • March 5, 2025
  • The Kia EV4 parked outdoors with a concrete wall in the background.
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    Kia reveals details of EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept at its ‘2025 EV Day’ event

    The automaker is aggressively pursuing its global electrification plans, despite slower than anticipated EV adoption and uncertainties in the U.S. market due to tariffs.

    By March 5, 2025
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    GM names its first-ever chief AI officer

    Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology. 

    By March 5, 2025
  • The interior view of the Tesla Model 3 showing the steering wheel and dashboard on the driver's side.
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    Tesla recalls 376K vehicles for loss of power steering assist

    The circuit board for the electronic power steering may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of assist after coming to a stop.

    By Feb. 28, 2025
  • A white 2024 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L parked in front of a house.
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    Stellantis reports 70% decline in net profits in 2024

    The automaker’s turnaround plan included high-profile leadership changes for its Jeep and Dodge brands in the U.S.

    By Feb. 27, 2025