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Employers say their benefits are modern. Employees don’t agree, study finds.
“The workplace is at a tipping point,” with a lot at stake for employers, said Michael Estep, president of Prudential Group Insurance.
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Hyundai, Posco Group partnership to strengthen US sourcing
The automaker secured the manufacturing conglomerate as an investor for its $5.8 billion Louisiana steel plant and an EV battery material resource.
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Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada
The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.
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Deep DiveCongress could soon revoke California’s vehicle emissions standards
State and local authority over air quality will be jeopardized if Congress revokes California’s auto emissions limits, experts say.
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Nissan maneuvers to soften $3B hit from tariffs
The automaker says mitigation strategies, including collaborating with suppliers, will lessen the impact of U.S. duties by 30%.
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Nissan slashing 20K jobs by FY2027
The automaker’s latest cost-savings plan also calls for seven plant closures in an effort to generate $3.4 billion in savings.
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Ford’s chief EV, digital and design officer shares the automaker’s software vision
“In today’s automobiles, software is the single biggest lever in advancing a customer’s ownership experience,” said Doug Field in a blog post.
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US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
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Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others
Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.
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Toyota forecasts net income decline of 21% amid tariffs
The automaker faces uncertainties in the upcoming fiscal year as it works to lessen the impact of U.S. tariffs and potentially higher supply chain costs.
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EV car sharing comes to Charlotte, North Carolina
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Affordable Mobility Platform helps fund electric vehicle car-sharing programs in 13 cities.
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Polestar names new North America leader
Rick Bryant will succeed Anders Gustafsson, effective May 12.
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Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis
The companies plan to launch self-driving ID. Buzz service on the Uber app in 2026.
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American Honda steers AI efforts with data governance, quality focus
The generative AI early adopter has worked to improve data management as it aims for better model accuracy and performance to bolster decision-making.
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Deep DiveOmnichannel, first-party data top automotive marketing trends in 2025
OEMs and dealers are investing heavily in customer retention and conquesting and creating seamless buyers’ journeys, experts say.
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US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal
Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.
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Ford recalls over 160K Super Duty pickups, SUVs for backup camera fault
A faulty printed circuit board connector may result in a blank screen or distorted image when shifting into reverse.
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Lucid leans into US manufacturing, Gravity launch amid market headwinds
The luxury EV manufacturer touts growth, tech licensing potential and domestic supply chain advantages in the wake of tariff turmoil.
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Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks
The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.
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GM names North America president
Duncan Aldred takes over the role vacated by Marissa West in August 2024.
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Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain
The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.
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Hyundai bolsters executive leadership
The automaker promoted one executive to a new global role and another to oversee its North America manufacturing.
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House committee proposes annual $250 fee for EVs
Annual registration fees for EVs and hybrids is part of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s budget proposal to shore up the Highway Trust Fund.
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Ford lowers 2025 earnings outlook amid tariffs, BEV losses
While the automaker faces headwinds for the rest of 2025, the company says it is improving quality and lowering fixed costs.
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Toyota, Waymo to collaborate on autonomous driving platform
The two companies aim to install advanced self-driving technology in personally owned Toyota vehicles.
