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BMW of North America shuffles leadership team
The automaker appointed a new VP of the central region, which includes 12 midwestern states.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 6, 2025 -
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Subaru of America names chairman and CEO
Company veteran Yoichi Hori will oversee the automaker’s U.S. business operations.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2025 -
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Tesla CFO offloads over $2M in stock as EU sales tumble
The stock sales come as Tesla’s European sales declined by 53% in April compared to the previous year.
By Grace Noto • June 5, 2025 -
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Toyota Motor North America names chief compliance officer
Dawn Pittman Collins will take over for Jacqueline Thomas who is retiring after more than two decades with the automaker.
By Larry Avila • June 4, 2025 -
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Toyota recalls 443K Tundra pickups for reverse light failures
The truck’s light assemblies are susceptible to moisture intrusion caused by adhesive separation on a vent patch.
By Eric Walz • June 3, 2025 -
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Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.
By Sara Samora • Updated June 2, 2025 -
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Ford recalls over 1M vehicles for defective backup camera software
The automaker also recalled 160K vehicles in April to address rearview camera faults caused by a loose circuit board connector.
By Eric Walz • June 2, 2025 -
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Volvo Cars, Google expand partnership to deploy Gemini AI in vehicles
The automaker says the collaboration will help to “accelerate advancements in the connected car space for the entire automotive industry.”
By Eric Walz • May 30, 2025 -
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Mercedes-Benz moving key corporate operations to metro Atlanta
The automaker will close a Michigan office and centralize most of its financial and technical teams in the southeastern U.S.
By Larry Avila • May 30, 2025 -
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Rivian secures $1B infusion from VW after meeting Q2 profit goal
Volkswagen Group’s investment will help the EV maker continue production, even as the company works to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
By Larry Avila • May 29, 2025 -
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Volvo Cars slashing 3K jobs globally
The move is part of a $1.8 billion cost-cutting strategy and will eliminate roughly 15% of the automaker’s workforce.
By Larry Avila • May 29, 2025 -
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Stellantis names Antonio Filosa as global CEO
The parent of the Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler brands has picked a company veteran to lead its turnaround.
By Larry Avila • May 28, 2025 -
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GM to invest $888M in New York to produce next-gen V8 engine
The automaker will use the funds to install new machinery, equipment, tools and facility renovations at its Tonawanda Propulsion plant.
By Eric Walz • May 28, 2025 -
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GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs
The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.
By Eric Walz • May 27, 2025 -
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Hyundai’s updated Bluelink app simplifies EV charging
Drivers of some of the automaker’s newer electric vehicles can now locate and pay for public charging sessions with their smartphones.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 27, 2025 -
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Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit
The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.
By Larry Avila • May 22, 2025 -
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BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US
The automaker is investing $1.7 billion for EV production in the country.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 22, 2025 -
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Carmakers rev up AI efforts amid economic uncertainty
Ford, General Motors and Toyota pursue use cases to enhance customer experience, optimize costs and drive profits, executives said in their latest financial reports.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 22, 2025 -
Retrived from Rivian
Commerce asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations
The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.
By Kelly Stroh • May 21, 2025 -
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Volvo may build a new plug-in hybrid in South Carolina
The automaker’s CEO says the current production of two models in South Carolina “will not be enough to fill the factory.”
By Larry Avila • May 21, 2025 -
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Honda reducing EV investments by $21B, shifting focus to hybrids, ADAS tech
The automaker cited several factors for its decision, including slower than expected EV adoption, trade policies and relaxed environmental regulations in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • May 20, 2025 -
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Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York’s Hudson Valley
The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the region.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 19, 2025 -
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GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer
Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.
By Larry Avila • May 16, 2025 -
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Kia joins Tesla’s Supercharger network after months-long delay
Recharging options for Kia EV owners grew by more than 80% through the partnership.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 16, 2025 -
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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.
By Larry Avila • May 15, 2025
