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US Loses Top Spot in Canada鈥檚 Car Market to Mexico

Trump鈥檚 imposition of 25% tariffs on foreign vehicles has disrupted the long-standing system that mostly allowed the free flow of vehicles and parts across the three North American countries.

August 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Audi Labor Chief Ties US Factory to Job Security in Germany

Audi鈥檚 labor leaders are willing to back an expansion in the country only if management gives long-term guarantees for jobs and output at home.

August 12, 2025
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What the EPA Ruling on Emissions Means for Automakers

The EPA's plan this week to relax rules aimed at cleaning up auto tailpipe emissions is the latest Trump administration move to undo incentives for automakers to go electric.

July 31, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Stellantis Faces $1.7 Billion Hit From US Tariffs This Year

Stellantis has forecast that U.S. tariffs would cost it $1.7 billion this year, as higher duties hit the Jeep maker鈥檚 already struggling North American business.

July 29, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump: Not Focused on Talks With Canada; Tariffs Might Stay

President Donald Trump said trade talks with Canada are not a focus for his administration right now, and instead of negotiating a deal, he may decide to just leave import taxes in place.

July 25, 2025
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EU, US Spar Over Car and Farm Tariffs

People familiar with the negotiations cautioned that any potential deal could be upended by President Trump, who has yet to comment publicly on the arrangements under discussion.

July 11, 2025
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Ram Pickup Trucks Back in NHTSA Probe After 7 Injuries

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating whether earlier recalls of more than 1 million Ram pickups did enough to address a flaw that could lead to trucks rolling away unexpectedly.

July 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Carney Meets With Automakers as Canada鈥檚 Factories Show Strain

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with automotive executives July 2 to discuss how to help auto plants that have been choked by U.S. tariffs.

July 3, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Stellantis Shakes Up Leadership Team as New CEO Takes Office

Stellantis is reorganizing its top management ranks as new CEO Antonio Filosa begins his push to turn around the struggling automaker.

June 23, 2025
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Mercedes, BMW, Others Step Up Response to China Export Curbs

Automakers in the U.S. and Europe raised concerns about China鈥檚 export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijing鈥檚 move threatens to disrupt global car production.

June 4, 2025