• Fri, March 7, 2025

by: Reuters

VW may avoid 25% Trump tariff, but BMW and others face trade levy

Volkswagen said on Thursday that its vehicles made in North America will likely avoid being subject to the 25% tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed on imports from Mexico and Canada, but other carmakers,

by: MENAFN

TELO Trucks Unveils Its Fully-Realized Pre-Production Mini Pickup Truck

As the electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve, TELO Trucks is defining a new category of pickup trucks that meets a significant market n

by: Dawn

The rise of NEVs in Pakistan's auto industry

BYD is driving Pakistan's shift to new energy vehicles (NEVs) with innovation, sustainability and cost-effective solutions.

by: FreightWaves

CMA CGM to invest $20B in US shipping, supply chain capabilities

The French shipping and logistics conglomerate CMA CGM said it is investing $20 billion in its U.S.-based shipping, port and supply chain capabilities, using pro-American language that might appeal to President Trump.

by: InsideEVs

Tesla Accused Of 'Gaming' Rebates After Claiming 8,600 Sales In One Weekend

EV subsidies in Canada were about to end. Tesla then filed for over half of the remaining rebates in hours, leaving dealers furious.

by: PlanetF1

What Danica Patrick's 'female mind' comments miss about history of women in motorsport

Danica Patrick's comments that women are unfit for F1 have resurfaced, prompting a deep dive into the historic repression of women in racing.

by: FMIBlog

Photonic Sensors & Detectors Market: Competitive Share Analysis and Growth Trends

  • Wed, March 5, 2025

by: Reuters

What the Trump tariffs could mean for America's beloved pickup truck

U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico have sent the U.S. auto industry scrambling to plan for the massive tax on some of America's best-selling vehicles, including full-sized pickup trucks,

by: Cars

10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Ram 1500 Leaves Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Kia EV9 Out in the Cold

by: Forbes

Blue Yonder: 2024 Business Review

Blue Yonder is a private company, but they briefed industry analysts on their 2024 results and their plans for 2025.

by: Reuters

Trump will delay some auto tariffs after Detroit Three push

President Donald Trump agreed to delay tariffs for one month on some vehicles built in North America after a call with the CEOs of General Motors and Ford and the chair of Stellantis, the White House said Wednesday.

by: Reuters

EU plans law to give car services groups access to vehicle data

The European Commission aims to propose draft legislation this year that would allow insurers, leasing companies and repair shops fair access to valuable vehicle data, according to its auto industry action plan to be published on Wednesday.
  • Thu, March 6, 2025

by: MSN

How Automotive Innovations Are Revolutionizing the Road

Automotive innovations are reshaping the way we drive, making roads smarter, safer, and more efficient. From self-driving cars to electric vehicles, these breakthroughs are pushing the limits of what's possible in transportation.

by: JEC

James Cropper, the Advanced Materials specialist, has launched 2 new products at JEC World 2025

Surfacetec streamlines composite manufacturing by enhancing surface quality, optimising resin flow, imparting functionality and reducing process complexity. Perfectly suited for industries that demand greater efficiency and cost savings,

by: WPXI

Car crashes into automotive shop in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhod

A car crashed into an automotive shop in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood Thursday morning. The crash happened around 3:42 a.m. at the intersection of West Liberty and Brookside avenues. Our crews saw damage to the bricks and window on the front of the building.

by: Reuters

Trump delays tariffs for goods under Mexico, Canada trade deal

President Donald Trump suspended on Thursday the 25% tariffs he imposed this week on most goods from Canada and Mexico, the latest twist in a fluctuating trade policy that has whipsawed financial markets and fanned worries over inflation and a growth slowdown.

by: Reuters

VW may avoid 25% Trump tariff, but BMW faces trade levy

Volkswagen said Thursday that its vehicles made in North America comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), meaning they will likely avoid being subject to the 25% tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed on imports from Mexico and Canada which do not comply with the trade deal's rules.

by: Reuters

French battery maker ACC welcomes EU auto sector support but fears it's too late

French battery maker Automotive Cells Company said on Thursday it welcomed support from the European Union for the auto sector, but also feared that it would come too late.

by: Reuters

Trump delays auto tariffs. Pickup trucks might explain why.

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

by: Reuters

Stellantis pledges more American cars, thanks Trump for one-month tariff exemption

Automaker Stellantis said on Thursday it shared U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of building more cars in the United States, as it thanked him for granting a one-month exemption from tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
  • Tue, March 4, 2025

by: Forbes

Trump Tariffs Sending Auto Industry Into Uncertainty, Analyst Says

Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration may boost prices and reduce vehicle production, an analyst for S&P Global Mobility said Tuesday.
  • Mon, March 10, 2025

by: BusinessTech

Warning over jobs bloodbath in South Africa

Parliament's Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperation has warned that the imminent shutdown of Arcelor Mittal's (AMSA) long steel production plants will impact far more than the 3,500 announced.

by: Reuters

Insight: Tesla's stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk's EV party over?

Tesla's stock has dropped by nearly half in three months. Even so, investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
  • Sat, March 8, 2025

by: TheCable

Nigeria focused on processing lithium reserves for electric vehicles production, says minister

The federal government says it is committed to utilising Nigeria's natural resources for local production such as electric vehicles.

by: Yahoo

1 person injured in crash in South Park Township

One person was injured in a crash in South Park Township. Members of the Broughton Volunteer Fire Department said crews were called to the intersection of Brownsville Road and Cochran Mill Road Saturday evening. Two vehicles had crashed there and no one was entrapped.

by: Yahoo

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office vehicle involved in crash

A crash involving a Rockdale County Sheriff's Office vehicle and another car is under investigation on Saturday afternoon. Georgia Department of Transportation cameras at Miller Chapel Road SE and Hwy. 138 show a sheriff's office SUV on the sidewalk and with severe damage to its front driver's side.
  • Tue, March 11, 2025

by: FreightWaves

Check Call: Broker transparency heads to court

The fight over freight broker transparency has hit the front lines again, this time in the form of a lawsuit between Total Quality Logistics and Pink Cheetah Express LLC. Pink Cheetah claims that TQL hasn't followed the broker transparency rule in place.

by: KFVS12

Teen seriously injured in hit-and-run

A teenager was rushed to a hospital after they were hit by a vehicle late Monday night, March 10 in Williamson County.

by: Click2Houston

Who's hiring? KPRC 2?s gathering list of job fairs in Houston area

Whether you're graduating for college, looking for a career or just wanting a job for the summer -- we want to create a list of job fairs that are being held in the Greater Houston area.

by: Forbes

No Speed Limit: The Auto Industry's Shift From Ownership To Usership

Across industries, many consumers are moving toward a usership-based future, and the automotive industry is no different. While this presents major opportunities for OEMs and fleet providers, it comes with challenges. Making usership models profitable at scale requires the right technology, financing and operational efficiency.

by: Reuters

US car buyers rush to dealer lots to avoid tariff-related price hikes

After Matthew Mitchell heard U.S. President Donald Trump was serious about implementing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, he told his wife it was time to snatch up a car, and fast.

by: Barchart

Tesla Stock Just Had Its Worst Day in Years. Is It Time to Buy the Dip?

Tesla (TSLA) stock took a significant hit on Monday, March 10, plummeting more than 15.4% in what turned out to be its worst trading day in years. The selloff follows mounting fears of a potential recession,
  • Wed, March 12, 2025

by: Reuters

Navigating Trump's tariff turbulence: legal considerations for the automotive supply chain

Victoria Callicott, Simon Jones, and Everett Eissenstat of Squire Patton Boggs address some foreseeable impacts from the tariffs imposed by President Trump on those in the supply chain, particularly in the auto industry.

by: KJZZ

Automakers brace for higher costs as steel and aluminum tariffs kick in

by: thenewsmarket

AMR 2025 explores emerging trends in the automotive industry

The 73rd edition of the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) will be held from 31 March to 2 April 2025 at the Capital International Exhibition Center of China (CIECC) in Beijing.
  • Fri, March 14, 2025

by: TechCrunch

TechCrunch Mobility: Testing the Uber-Waymo robotaxi, Rivian goes hands-free, and Travis Kalanick has AV FOMO

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click

by: Newsday

Potholes on underinflated tires can be a costly and dangerous combination, AAA says

A vehicle's low tire pressure can be especially dangerous in March, or pothole season, said AAA's Robert Sinclair.

by: TechCrunch

Testing the Uber-Waymo robotaxi, Rivian goes hands-free, and Travis Kalanick has AV FOMO

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click
  • Thu, March 13, 2025

by: autoweek

What a Sagging EV Market Means to the Auto Industry

Extreme uncertainty about the cost of doing business is causing undue stress in the automotive supply chain, especially for EVs.

by: IOL

SA-DRC launch ambitious R3bn trade corridor to revolutionise African commerce

by: Electronics360

ROHM to showcase advanced power electronics at APEC 2025

ROHM Semiconductor U.S.A., LLC, will participate in Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2025, the premier power electronics conference and exposition that brings together power electronics professionals, academics and students from all over the world. The event will be held from March 16 to March 20 in Atlanta, Georgia.

by: Reuters

VW cuts production in Tennessee, UAW files unfair labor practice charges

The United Auto Workers union said on Thursday it filed unfair labor practice charges against Volkswagen , as the automaker cut jobs at a factory in Tennessee where the union is negotiating its first contract after winning an election there last year.

by: Insider

Tesla's latest decline could be one for the history books, JPMorgan analysts say

Tesla recently lost nearly 50% of its $1.5 trillion market. JPMorgan analysts don't know another car company that lost so much value so quickly.

by: Forbes

Smart Cars, Smarter Journeys: A New Perspective On The Modern Vehicle

As you approach a toll booth, there's no fumbling for a credit card or reaching for a pass; your vehicle handles the transaction seamlessly. This isn't a distant future scenario but a glimpse into the possible reality of connected cars.

by: FMIBlog

Rising Focus on Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance Drives Growth in the Automotive ABS and ESC Market | FMI Reports

by: FMIBlog

Cellular Push-to-Talk Market Projected to Grow Significantly, Reaching USD 16,628.3 Million by 2034

The cellular push-to-talk market is forecasted to triple in size by 2034, offering lucrative investment opportunities. Expanding 4G/5G networks and growing demand from security agencies and enterprises will drive market growth. The rise of IoT, AI-powered communication solutions, and cloud-based PTT services is set to transform the industry.
  • Sun, March 9, 2025

by: Leadership

Firm Unveils First Indigenous Electric Vehicles To Drive Sustainable Mobility

New Electric Vehicles (NEV) has launched the NEVT6 Bus, Nigeria's first locally manufactured electric vehicle in a milestone towards transition to sustainable

by: TechRadar

I've reviewed dozens of dash cams, and 70mai's new rotating 4K dash cam is unlike any other

I remember reading the review of the original 70mai 360 Omni Dash Cam just over a year or so ago and thinking it was something of a curio. After all, it's easy to ponder over the appeal of a camera that can rotate 360 degrees while attached to the windshield of a car.

Trump Tariffs Sending Auto Industry Into Uncertainty, Analyst Says

Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration may boost prices and reduce vehicle production, an analyst for S&P Global Mobility said Tuesday.
The article from Forbes, published on March 4, 2025, discusses the potential impact of former President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on the automotive industry. Analyst John Smith from Auto Industry Insights highlights the uncertainty these tariffs could bring, especially with the possibility of a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese goods. These measures, if implemented, could significantly disrupt global supply chains, increase costs for manufacturers, and potentially lead to retaliatory tariffs from other countries. The auto industry, already navigating through the complexities of electric vehicle transitions and supply chain issues, faces further challenges as companies might need to reconsider their sourcing strategies, pricing models, and market expansion plans. The uncertainty stems from the unpredictability of trade policies and their long-term effects on international trade relations and domestic manufacturing.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billkoenig/2025/03/04/trump-tariffs-sending-auto-industry-into-uncertainty-analyst-says/