BMW appoints new head of US technology office

Stefan Gerhaeusser will lead BMW’s Silicon Valley-based research and development operation, swapping positions with the former head of the division.

Is a 6-figure paycheck needed for financial security? More than a quarter of adults say yes.

Inflation is leaving workers strapped for cash, but base pay increases are only one part of the talent attraction equation, a survey found.

GM inks domestic rare earth magnet supply deal with Noveon Magnetics

The Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications.

Waymo readies its robotaxis for winter weather

The company has tested its autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Can they handle snow, ice and winter storms?

Ford launching new $30K BEV pickup with modular assembly in 2027

The automaker says it has shaken off an older design approach to engineer and manufacture a vehicle to match the quickness and flexibility of Chinese OEMs.

More new car buyers are trading in vehicles they still owe money on

Higher prices and interest rates are fueling a rise in underwater car loans, according to new analysis from Edmunds.

Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing

The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.

Uber and Lyft CEOs want to add more robotaxis

The ride-hailing companies are partnering with several robotaxi and technology companies to bring more AVs to more cities.

Nissan partners with Electrum to ease home EV charging

Advisors will help the automaker’s customers compare bids from contractors and identify incentives to help offset EV charger installation costs.

Toyota reports $3.3B drop in Q1 net income as tariffs take hold

The automaker expects that the impact of tariffs on its operating income for the remainder of FY2026 will be $9.5 billion.

New vehicle brand loyalty inching closer to pre-pandemic levels

Toyota leads OEMs while Tesla has faltered, according to a new report.

GM-Hyundai partnership yields five new vehicles

The two automakers expect to sell more than 800,000 of the new vehicles each year once production is fully scaled.

Fewer traffic deaths reported in early 2025

According to federal data, 8,055 people were killed on U.S. roads in the first three months of 2025, a 6.3% decline compared to the same period in 2024.

Toyota invests more than $50M in Arizona testing center

The improvements to the desert facility reflects the automaker’s drive to do business “where it sells.”

Lucid disappoints Wall Street, drops production forecast

The company’s models will lose the federal tax credit while the upstart automaker faces stiff competition from better-known brands selling BEVs.

Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports

Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.

Ford recalls 56K F-150 pickups for seat belt warning chime

The latest recall is the automaker’s 94th in 2025, the highest-ever for an automaker in a given year.

Stellantis names Scott Krugger as head of North America design

The new role includes leading the creative direction and design strategy of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands.

Ford names commercial business unit president

Former GM and Amazon executive Alicia Boler Davis will take over leadership at Ford Pro effective Oct. 1, the automaker said.

The supervisor crisis — and why companies should be worried

Without a pipeline of future supervisors, companies may experience a leadership vacuum in coming years, a new report found.

EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months

The bloc has now paused implementation three times, with the latest moratorium coming after reaching a framework deal with the U.S.

Former head of Cruise joins Kodiak’s board of directors

Mohamed Elshenawy will bring self-driving car expertise to the autonomous trucking company as it prepares to go public, per Kodiak’s announcement.

Amazon Autos adds CPO, used Hyundai vehicles to its online marketplace

The e-commerce site lets dealers reach more customers, many of whom expect an omnichannel car buying experience when purchasing a new or used vehicle.

‘We’re going to have to live with tariffs’: PMI

A seemingly cemented plan for country-specific tariffs could lead to a more stable and predictable industry in the year ahead, according to the Institute for Supply Management. 

Toyota Motor North America VP of manufacturing to retire

Janette Hostettler is currently responsible for vehicle manufacturing and organization at the automaker’s largest global manufacturing facility.