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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.
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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.
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Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI
Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation.
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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.
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NFL brain injury metric could improve vehicle safety: IIHS
Data collected by the league could help automakers design vehicles to enhance passengers’ protection against head trauma in a crash.
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Massachusetts to deploy 100 bidirectional EV chargers in first-of-its-kind ‘V2X’ pilot
The program is available for residential, commercial, municipal and school customers and could add 1.5 MW of flexible grid capacity by September 2026.
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Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs
Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.
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Toyota’s North America chief strategy officer to retire in May
Christopher Reynolds’ transition to an advisory role coincides with additional corporate C-suite changes at the automaker.
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Trump hikes tariffs on China by 10%
The president also maintained that the pause on duties for Canada and Mexico will come to an end Tuesday.
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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.
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AEB tech has led to fewer rear-end crashes: study
Data collected through collaborative research conducted by the NHTSA and several major automakers will be used to advance vehicle safety systems.
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Lyft offers assistance for drivers, premium options to fuel growth
CEO David Risher credited the company’s “customer obsession” for a strong quarter, but it's focusing on its drivers, too.
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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.
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Workers lacking motivation? Monitoring and incentives aren’t the answer, researchers say
Managers should provide clear directions and feedback to see improved performance and commitment, according to recent data.
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Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms
The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.
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Volvo weighs increasing US production, domestic sourcing to offset tariffs
CEO Jim Rowan said the automaker can quickly ramp up capacity at its South Carolina plant.
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Lucid CEO resigns, company seeking permanent successor
COO Marc Winterhoff will lead the EV maker on an interim basis in place of Peter Rawlinson.
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Safety benefits diminish in larger vehicles: IIHS
Despite technology advancements, drivers in smaller vehicles are still at risk to injury if involved in a crash with a truck or SUV, a new study found.
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Uber, Lyft riders choose ride-hailing over transit to save time: study
The convenience of ride-hailing services comes with greater greenhouse gas emissions, traffic congestion and noise, however, a University of Michigan study finds.
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Ford recalls 240K SUVs for loose seat belt bolts
The automaker said dealerships will replace any defective parts and provide repairs free of charge.
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Nissan focused on finding new partnerships
With a merger with Honda off the table, the automaker is exploring options to develop new vehicles faster while also reducing costs.
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Rivian reports record-high gross profit of $170M in Q4
The company cited improvements in variable costs, higher revenue per vehicle and a reduction in fixed costs.
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A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand
Slower EV adoption and a new Trump administration have automakers seeking greater flexibility for some of their major U.S. investments.
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CEO confidence surges to three-year high, Conference Board says
CEOs and CFOs have grown more confident despite a lack of clarity in federal regulation, trade, immigration and taxation under the Trump administration.
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Honda exec says US tariffs could cause over a 20B yen impact
The automaker is considering shifting some vehicle production from Mexico and Canada into the U.S. to avoid costly import duties.
Updated March 3, 2025
