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Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff
The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.
By Phil Neuffer • May 1, 2026 -
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Fed holds main rate steady, notes risks to jobs, inflation from Iran war
Jerome Powell said after the end of his term as Federal Reserve Chair in May he will remain on the board as a governor to help ensure the Fed is free of political interference.
By Jim Tyson • Updated April 29, 2026 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts
The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum
By Phil Neuffer • April 28, 2026 -
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Canada’s new auto lobby sets USMCA review as its initial focus
The Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada wants Toyota and Honda "to access the USA market — that's where vehicles made in Canada get bought,” CEO Brendan Sweeney told WardsAuto.
By Keith Nuthall • Updated April 30, 2026 -
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FCA US recalls 65K Ram trucks for instrument cluster display failures
The unit’s 3.5-inch screen, which shows gear position and vehicle warnings, may fail to appear at startup or power off while driving due to a software error.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 28, 2026 -
Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover
JLR recalls more than 170,000 US mild hybrids over power loss
A remedy for the issue that could lead to DC-DC converter failure is "currently under development," according to a JLR letter filed with NHTSA.
By Paul Myles • April 27, 2026 -
Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
Honda recalls nearly 441K Odyssey minivans over unintended airbag deployment
The supplemental restraint system control module may misinterpret potholes and speed bumps as collisions, and inadvertently trigger some airbags.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 22, 2026 -
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Deep DiveAs EV load grows, utilities use managed charging to harness flexibility, lower costs
Active managed charging can delay costly system upgrades while saving individual customers money on their bills, utilities, automakers and aggregators say, but a lack of standardized data-sharing is slowing adoption.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 20, 2026 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving approved for public roads in the Netherlands
The country’s Vehicle Authority will test the deployment for 18 months, while stressing it’s an ADAS system and not self-driving technology.
By Paul Myles • April 16, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
US automakers fear EU safety, emissions rules endanger tariff deal
The European Union's unratified tariff deal with the U.S. is now in the balance as proposed safety and emissions standards affect big truck imports.
By Paul Myles • April 16, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls nearly 423,000 trucks, SUVs for wiper arm defect
The automaker recalled over 1 million vehicles in March for windshield wiper issues.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 13, 2026 -
Courtesy of Hyundai USA
Hyundai recalls nearly 47K Palisade SUVs for third-row seat belt issue
A damaged wiring harness can cause the instrument panel to indicate that the seat belt buckle is fastened when it’s not latched.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 9, 2026 -
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End of EV mandate tempts out-of-state buyers to acquire California dealerships
But other regulations still make the state undesirable to some potential automotive franchise owners.
By Alysha Webb • April 8, 2026 -
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EVs should be as repairable as ICE, Thatcham Research says
Building longevity into EVs is good for consumers and the aftermarket industries alike, says the vehicle assessor.
By Paul Myles • April 7, 2026 -
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US-created New Car Assessment Program takes a leap forward in Europe
Politics ties NHTSA’s hands in driving vehicle safety innovations, according to Euro NCAP.
By Paul Myles • April 7, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls nearly 255K SUVs for camera image processing module errors
A software fault can lead to an intermittent loss of the image feed or advanced driver assist features, including blindspot monitoring and lane-keeping assist.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 6, 2026 -
Courtesy of Rivian
State dealer laws add up to $5K to a new vehicle’s price, think tank finds
“Protecting an incumbent distribution channel is not the same as protecting consumers,” the International Center for Law & Economics concluded in an issue brief.
By Eric Walz • April 3, 2026 -
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Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper
Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.
By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
NTSB: Ford’s BlueCruise failed to intervene in 2 fatal crashes
The agency investigated the crashes in 2024 that killed three and determined that the hands-free driving system failed to brake for stationary vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Updated April 7, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Polestar 3 global production moves to Volvo’s US plant
The automaker siblings will discontinue production of the EV model in China and make it only in North America.
By Paul Myles • April 1, 2026 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Co.
Hyundai plans to launch 36 ‘new and enhanced’ vehicles in North America through 2030
The plans are part of a $26 billion investment commitment in U.S. manufacturing the company announced last year.
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2026 -
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Hormuz Strait blockade would slow Q2 economy at 2.9 pp annual rate
Factors such as higher insurance rates “could cause the oil price increase to be more substantial than our model suggests,” Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists said.
By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026 -
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Fed holds rates steady, flags uncertainty as oil price soars amid war
The Fed faces a policy dilemma as the Iran war spurs a jump in energy prices, threatening to increase inflation, slow economic growth and push up unemployment.
By Jim Tyson • March 20, 2026 -
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GM CFO: Lower EV growth presents opportunity
The company is looking to get its EV cash headwind “behind us” by the end of the second quarter, CFO Paul Jacobson said last week.
By Grace Noto • March 19, 2026 -
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Toyota suppliers seek tariff relief through USMCA review
The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has 14 manufacturing plants and a supply chain across North America.
By Sara Samora • March 19, 2026
