• Tue, March 18, 2025

by: TechCrunch

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 ...

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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
  • Wed, March 19, 2025

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.
  • Thu, March 20, 2025

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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.
  • Fri, March 21, 2025

by: 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.

by: JEC

Syensqo's Changshu and Shanghai sites obtain ISCC-PLUS accreditation

This certification in Asia extends Syensqo's geographic presence and covers a variety of product families within the company's ECHO portfolio. These include its UdelⓇ PSU polysulfones, RadelⓇ PPSU polyphenylsulfones,

by: 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."

by: 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.
  • Sat, March 22, 2025

by: 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.
  • Mon, March 24, 2025

by: 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...

by: 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.

by: 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.
  • Tue, March 25, 2025

by: Reuters

Thailand's auto industry shows signs of recovery amid slump, executives say

Thailand's auto sector faces a slow and painful recovery from a prolonged slump even with government support, three executives and an industry group said at the country's main motor show, ringed by discount posters and promotional campaigns.

by: eVnExpress

Japan turns to Vietnam, Indonesia to tackle truck driver shortage

by: 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.
  • Wed, March 26, 2025

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: Reuters

Musk says impact of auto tariffs on Tesla is 'significant'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs on Tesla is "significant."

by: 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.

by: Reuters

Reactions to Trump auto tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week, widening the upon regaining the White House this year in a move auto industry experts expect will drive up prices and stymie production.

by: Reuters

What's in Trump's new 25% tariffs on US auto imports?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday followed through on weeks of threats for new tariffs on imported cars, saying a 25% import tax on vehicles not built in the U.S. would kick in next week.

by: Reuters

Auto industry rocked by Trump's 25% tariffs on US imports

U.S. automakers and their global rivals were rocked on Wednesday by President Donald Trump's announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on all vehicles and foreign-made autoparts imported into the United States.

by: 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.
  • Thu, March 27, 2025

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: Reuters

European auto suppliers body calls for solutions, not tariffs

The European association of automotive suppliers (CLEPA) on Thursday called on policymakers in Europe to prioritise finding solutions over trade barriers after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.

by: 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

by: 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,

by: TMCnet

The SIM Card: The Unsung Hero Powering a Connected World

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: Reuters

Trump's auto tariffs will hit many companies, but Elon Musk's Tesla less so

As the global auto world reeled from the potential fallout of Donald Trump's new auto tariffs, one name stood out as less affected than others - electric-vehicle maker Tesla .

by: Reuters

Trump auto tariffs take aim at a pillar of Asian economies - and national pride

For Japan and South Korea, tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump represent a blow to domestic car industries that are both economic pillars and sources of national pride.

by: Reuters

Nissan's new CEO intends to slash its vehicle development time

Nissan plans to dramatically cut its car development time to boost its competitiveness, the struggling automaker's incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa said on Wednesday.

by: Reuters

Automakers and countries most vulnerable to US auto tariff increase

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday followed through on weeks of threats for new tariffs on imported cars, saying a 25% import tax on vehicles not built in the U.S. would kick in next week.

by: Reuters

Auto stocks slide as US tariffs spoil profit outlook

Worries about throttled global trade and a hit to auto industry profits sent shares of car makers tumbling and drove markets broadly weaker on Thursday after President Donald Trump put a wall of tariffs around the U.

by: 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.

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.
The article from KHON2 discusses a significant decline in the number of trained mechanics in Hawaii, which is leading to longer wait times and higher costs for vehicle repairs. This shortage is attributed to several factors including an aging workforce, with many experienced mechanics nearing retirement, and a lack of new entrants into the field due to perceptions of the job being dirty or low-paying. Additionally, the complexity of modern vehicles, which now require knowledge of advanced electronics and computer systems, has made the profession more challenging. This situation not only affects car owners with increased repair times and costs but also impacts the automotive industry's ability to maintain service quality. Efforts are being made to attract younger individuals to the trade through educational programs and apprenticeships, but the gap remains wide, potentially affecting the economy as transportation issues could lead to decreased productivity.

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