Christopher Smith, who has led Ford’s global efforts on legislation, regulation and government policies worldwide since 2022, is expected to depart the automaker, Bloomberg reports.
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ATA Outlines Threat of Fraudulent CDL Mills
 ATA President Chris Spear again called on congressional policymakers to tackle growing concerns linked to fraudulent CDL mills during Capitol Hill testimony Jan. 21.
January 22, 2026GM to Move Buick SUV Production From China to Kansas
The Detroit-based manufacturer also said it will likely end output of its all-electric Chevrolet Bolt that’s built in the Kansas plant in about a year and a half.
January 22, 2026Ontario’s Leader Pushes Auto Sector to Reject China EV Deal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford doubled down on opposition to Canada’s trade truce with China, warning that opening the door to Chinese EVs risks gutting the Canadian sector.
January 21, 2026Tesla Pores Over 8,313 Potential FSD Traffic Violations
NHTSA granted Tesla a five-week extension to start addressing a defect investigation into its cars violating traffic laws while its Full Self-Driving system is engaged.
January 16, 2026Trade Policy and Tariffs Fuel Nearshoring Momentum
Transportation companies such as C.H. Robinson and XPO have already added services and warehouse space to support customers in Mexico that are shipping or are planning to ship to the U.S.
January 16, 2026Whitmer Warns of Worsening Car Industry Under Trump Tariffs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a speech at the Detroit Auto Show that the administration's tariff strategy has hurt American auto manufacturing and is benefiting Chinese competitors.
January 15, 2026Robocar Startup Tensor May Seek New Funds Before US IPO
The San Jose, Calif.-based company could seek $300 million to $400 million, a source told Bloomberg. A listing in the U.S. could take place as soon as the end of this year or early 2027.
January 15, 2026Ford Stresses Importance of USMCA Trade Pact
“We built our entire vehicle business as an industry between Canada, Mexico and the U.S.,” Ford CEO Jim Farley said Jan. 15 in a Bloomberg TV interview. “We have to get this revised.”
January 15, 2026Trump Establishes Process to Secure Key Mineral Supplies
President Trump has been under pressure to respond after China constrained access to rare earths crucial to advanced technologies during a trade spat last year.
January 14, 2026