Fri, March 28, 2025

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: InsideEVs

'Armageddon': Trump's Tariffs Could Wreck The Car Industry, And Your Wallet

Auto experts sound alarm bells over Trump's tariffs, likening it to the "cubanization" of cars and a pandemic-style disruption for the industry.

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: Reuters

US auto tariffs shake global industry as higher prices, job losses loom

U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on auto imports rippled throughout the world on Thursday, as global carmakers warned of immediate price hikes and dealers raised fears of job losses in big auto-exporting countries,
Thu, March 27, 2025

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: CNBC

CNBC Daily Open: Auto tariffs put markets in reverse gear

Trump's tariff announcements and, sometimes, walking back on the threats have sent markets on a rollercoaster ride.

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: Overdrive

Kenworth sending off W900 with special Legacy Edition

Kenworth will produce 1,000 of the limited-edition W900 units, serialized from No. 1000 down to 0001. Also: Wabash's $462M "nuclear" verdict was reduced to $108M; more.

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: Fortune

Elon Musk warns effect from Trump tariffs is 'not trivial' for Tesla

Anywhere from 20% to 25% of a Tesla's value in dollar terms originates from components sourced in Mexico, according to official U.S. data.

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: TMCnet

The SIM Card: The Unsung Hero Powering a Connected World

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: Time

The U.S. Cities Most Vulnerable to Canadian Tariffs: Report

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its neighboring allies has escalated further after President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would be imposing a 25% tariff on auto imports. The act,

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: WTRF

West Virginia coal industry could see 'severe negative impacts' from China tariff: report

After being delayed several times, President Donald Trump's large tariffs on imports from Mexico, China and Canada are expected to take effect the first week of April, and according to a new

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: Insider

Get set to pay more for a new car now Trump's tariffs are here

The 25% levy on all imported passenger vehicles and key components set to take effect next week is likely to add thousands to the price of new cars.

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: AutoGuide

Which Automakers Make The Most Vehicles In America?

President Donald Trump's newly signed 25% tariff on imported vehicles will impact nearly every automaker selling cars in the United States, with foreign brands bearing the brunt—but domestic automakers like Ford,

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: Council

Trump's Auto Tariffs and Other Headlines of the Day

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR's flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning.Top

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: Newsweek

What Cars Are Made in America? Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs Explained

The White House expects the action to generate $100 billion in annual revenue and drive a resurgence in domestic automobile manufacturing.

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: InsideEVs

Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On All Imported Cars

In an address from the Oval Office, Trump said the U.S. would impose new 25% tariffs on all vehicles imported from other countries on April 2. Roughly half of the approximately 16 million vehicles sold in America in 2024 were imported, according to S&P Global Mobility—primarily from Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Japan and Germany.

[ Thu, Mar 27th 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump uses 2019 national security probe to justify tariffs on auto imports

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced25% tariffs on auto and auto parts after concluding that automotive imports continue to threaten the country's industrial base and national security.
Wed, March 26, 2025

[ Wed, Mar 26th 2025 ]: MarketWatch

Trump announces 25% tariffs on finished cars and some parts. That's tough for the auto industry.

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday evening announced tariffs of 25% on all cars not made in the U.S. and certain automotive parts, but appeared to omit levies on some car parts.

[ Wed, Mar 26th 2025 ]: IndustryWeek

So That Happened: Make Gas Cars? Electrics? Why Not Both?

IndustryWeek editors look into that story, what's the latest in PFAS, lobbying for tariff relief, inventing in Europe and ditching scooters at Rivian.

[ Wed, Mar 26th 2025 ]: Investopedia

Rivian Unveils, Spins Off Secret Micromobility Project

Rivian Automotive on Wednesday announced a micromobility company that it has been secretly working on for several years.

[ Wed, Mar 26th 2025 ]: Reuters

Rivian Spin-Off Also Reveals It Will Make Lightweight Electric Vehicles

Micromobility startup Also said on Wednesday it has been spun-off from electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive with $105 million in Series B funding from venture capital firm Eclipse and will focus on lightweight EVs.
Tue, March 25, 2025

[ Tue, Mar 25th 2025 ]: eVnExpress

Japan turns to Vietnam, Indonesia to tackle truck driver shortage

[ Tue, Mar 25th 2025 ]: Reuters

Thailand car production drops 13.6% y/y in February on weaker sales, exports

Car production in Thailand dropped 13.62% in February from a year earlier, as a lengthy decline in domestic sales and exports squeezed output for a 19th straight month, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Tuesday.
Mon, March 24, 2025

[ Mon, Mar 24th 2025 ]: Reuters

US opens probe into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks over unexpected gear shift

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks in the United States over reports of an unexpected gear downshift accompanied by a temporary rear wheel lock-up.

[ Mon, Mar 24th 2025 ]: TechRepublic

Remote Work Dreams Fade as Economic Reality Bites

Remote work is fading as hybrid and on-site jobs rise. With layoffs and economic shifts, adaptability and tech skills are key to staying ahead in today's job market.

[ Mon, Mar 24th 2025 ]: DIGITIMES

Disruption Index 2025: Automotive sector hit hardest, parts costs surpass tariff concerns

In 2025, the automotive industry is projected to surpass healthcare, technology, and financial services for the first time to become the sector most impacted by disruptive changes globally, making it face the most significant transformation, according...
Sat, March 22, 2025

[ Sat, Mar 22nd 2025 ]: CarBuzz

The Best Part Of Driving An EV In California May Be Ending

California started issuing the bumper stickers to applicants in 1999. Currently, battery-electric vehicles (BEV), hydrogen fuel vehicles, some plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, and vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) qualify for a sticker.
Fri, March 21, 2025

[ Fri, Mar 21st 2025 ]: Firehouse

CT Manufacturer Leads the Charge at Annual International Battery Show in Orlando, FL

"Our booth was swamped with hundreds of visitors each day who work within the battery and EV tech communities," said Rodger Mort, chief operating officer at PACT, LLC. "We addressed the hot topics of how to safely charge, transport and recycle lithium batteries that are used to power a variety of E-mobility equipment and handheld devices."

[ Fri, Mar 21st 2025 ]: JEC

EHang partners with JAC Motors and Guoxian Holdings to build eVTOL manufacturing base in Hefei

Under the cooperation agreement, the 3 partners will collaborate for R&D, manufacturing and sales of this new type of eVTOL aircraft, to accelerate the technological advancements, industrialisation and production capacity growth.

[ Fri, Mar 21st 2025 ]: Reuters

Xiaomi recruits senior talent for European EV research centre

China's Xiaomi has hired at least five senior executives from firms including Germany's BMW, LinkedIn posts showed, as it advances plans to build an electric vehicle research and development centre in Europe.
Thu, March 20, 2025

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Reuters

Exclusive: GM, Hyundai in talks to share pickups and electric vans in North America, sources say

Hyundai Motor and General Motors are close to finalizing a deal for Hyundai to share two electric commercial van models with the U.S. auto giant, according to a source familiar with the talks and Hyundai documents reviewed by Reuters.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: ConsumerAffairs

States with the worst teen drivers

Traffic fatalities have been gradually declining nationwide, but teen drivers continue to face outsize risks of fatal crashes. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), young drivers are nearly four times more likely to be involved in fatal traffic crashes than older drivers.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: FMIBlog

Fire Suppression Chemicals Market Share Analysis: Growth Trends and Forecast to 2035

Request Your Sample Report Now! Several factors are fueling the expansion of the fire suppression chemicals market: Stringent Fire Safety Regulations: Governments and regulatory agencies worldwide are implementing strict fire safety mandates,
Wed, March 19, 2025

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Forbes

Development Of Autonomous Transport As A Promising Business Direction

Despite certain technical difficulties, autonomous public transport is actively developing, and in many countries, this is directly supported by government institutions. For example, the UK government has passed a special Automated Vehicles Act, which supports the development of driverless vehicles by requiring them to meet rigorous safety checks.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Future Vehicle Recalls Will Be Fixed by Lifting a Single Finger

Downloading often happens in the background and can be done while the vehicle is fully operational. Installing generally occurs after a day's driving has completed, overnight while the vehicle sits parked. These two functions are similar to how most of today's smartphones behave.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Reuters

Automakers, tech industry urge Trump to speed self-driving car deployment

Major automakers and tech groups on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to take steps to speed deployment of self-driving cars, citing a number of regulatory hurdles.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Nancy

Car Club and Storage Facility Proposed for Norwalk, Aiming to Build Community

A proposed car club and storage facility could soon provide local automotive enthusiasts with a secure space to store and celebrate their v
Tue, March 18, 2025

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: TechCrunch

GM teams up with Nvidia to bring AI to robots, factories, and self-driving cars

General Motors is turning to Nvidia to help bring AI to the physical world in an expanded collaboration designed to touch every aspect of the automaker's

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: CNBC

Nvidia, GM announce deal for AI, factories and next-gen vehicles

GM and Nvidia have inked new deals that include the carmaker utilizing several AI services from the tech giant for its vehicles, ADAS and factories.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: KHON2

Decline in trained mechanics could cost you time and money

There is a growing need for mechanics of all kinds across the country, including here in Hawaii. If that need isn't filled, it could negatively impact us all.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: GhanaWeb

Do not pay any new transport fares - Spare parts dealers, GPRTU tell public

The Chairman of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association and President of the Ghana Auto Parts Dealers Association, Henry Okyere Jnr, has asked the general public to disregard any move by some drivers to increase transport fares.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: TechRepublic

The Case of the Vanishing Copilot: Is Microsoft's Update a Feature or a Bug?

"Microsoft's latest Windows update comes with an unexpected surprise—accidentally uninstalling the Copilot app from some devices. As users scramble to reinstall, Microsoft scrambles for a fix. Here's what happened and how to restore Copilot on Windows 11.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: Reuters

US aviation agency reinstating 132 fired employees after court order: Union

The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union announced that fired probationary employees due to Elon Musk-led federal cuts will receive back pay and return to duty on March 20

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: MSN

Wing Clips Runway as Delta Flight Lands in New York

An FAA spokesperson says the pilot "was executing a go-around due to an unstable approach" at the time, Fox News reports. Airport operations ... Helicopter Route in Use During DC Collision This article originally appeared on Newser: Wing Clips Runway ...
Mon, March 17, 2025

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Ecoticias

Next Tesla will fly: Elon Musk unveils why hydrogen is not the future

Elon Musk unveils a flying Tesla Roadster using SpaceX thrusters while explaining why hydrogen fuel cells won't shape the future of cars.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: JEC

New Chinese technology turns retired wind turbine blades into road pavement material

After 5 years of research, the team led by Tang Zhicheng has unveiled a solution that not only addresses the challenge of decommissioning these massive structures but also transforms them into valuable resources,

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Flying

Flying Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Between them, Barry and Chuck had already put 14 hours on the airplane, bringing its total flight hours to 22, when, on a clear, sunny April day, Barry made a short pattern flight, then landed and moved to the right seat.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: News18

From Smart Navigation To Eco-Driving, Here's How AI Can Lower Carbon Footprints

One of the most promising solutions is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which can improve production efficiency, reduce emissions, streamline supply chains, and accelerate the shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: DIGITIMES

Auto industry in flux: Foxconn emerges as wildcard in global restructuring

The global auto industry is in flux, reshaped by advances in automotive electronics and electrification alongside the rise of Chinese EV makers. Traditional supply chains in Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea are under pressure,
Sun, March 16, 2025

[ Sun, Mar 16th 2025 ]: SlashGear

Ford Vs Chevy: A Look At The Early History Of This Bitter Rivalry

Ford and Chevrolet wage one of the most intense rivalries in the auto world. The roots of the conflict go back nearly as long as cars have been on the road.

[ Sun, Mar 16th 2025 ]: CNBC

Trump's war on Biden's climate policy is creating a new form of EV range anxiety

EV charging companies are fundamental to adoption of electrical vehicles. As President Trump seeks federal funding cuts for EVs, the industry is under threat.

An AI model from over a decade ago sparked Nvidia's investment in autonomous vehicles

automotive suppliers, and tech companies developing autonomous vehicles. Its latest, an expanded collaboration with GM, was announced this afternoon. Kirsten Korosec is a reporter and editor who has covered the future of transportation from EVs and ...

The article from TechCrunch, published on March 18, 2025, discusses how NVIDIA's interest in autonomous vehicles was significantly influenced by an AI model developed over a decade ago. This model, which was part of a DARPA challenge, showcased the potential of AI in navigating complex environments, leading NVIDIA to invest heavily in the autonomous vehicle sector. The piece highlights NVIDIA's strategic pivot towards AI-driven technologies, detailing how this early AI model not only demonstrated the feasibility of self-driving cars but also set the stage for NVIDIA's subsequent advancements in GPU computing and deep learning, which are now integral to the development of autonomous driving systems. The article also touches on the broader implications of this investment, including partnerships with automotive companies and the evolution of NVIDIA's DRIVE platform.

Read the Full TechCrunch Article at:
https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/18/an-ai-model-from-over-a-decade-ago-sparked-nvidias-investment-in-autonomous-vehicles/