• Fri, March 21, 2025

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."
  • 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

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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: 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

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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

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by: CNBC

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

by: Council

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by: AutoGuide

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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

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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: Newsweek

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

by: Reuters

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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

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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.
  • Fri, March 28, 2025

by: Reuters

Fed's Barkin: Auto firms under tariffs will face tough choices on pricing, margins

Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin said he did not expect consumers to face the full brunt of the 25% tax the Trump administration has set on imported cars, but added firms will have difficult choices ahead on pricing and profit margins.

by: InsideEVs

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

by: Insider

Trump's auto tariffs are likely to hit an emerging Asian auto hub, showing there are risks for investors everywhere

In Thailand — a key auto hub — exports will be affected by the tariffs, said Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

by: 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,
  • Sat, March 29, 2025

by: CNN

Trump's tariffs could push up costs even if you're not buying a new car

President Donald Trump's auto tariffs could send the cost of a new car soaring. Fixing the car you already have will likely get more costly, too.

by: Top5

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  • Sun, March 30, 2025

by: Reuters

Why Trump's auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters

Working-class car buyers will be the hardest hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles because almost all low-cost new cars sold in the United States are built elsewhere.
  • Fri, April 4, 2025

by: EconoTimes

Volkswagen Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Import Fees and Shipping Delays

Volkswagen is implementing new import fees on vehicles impacted by the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The German automaker has also paused

by: Yahoo

Senate passes Transportation budget that increases gas tax, funds major projects

Mar. 31—OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate adopted a bipartisan transportation package on Saturday that would raise billions of dollars through higher gas taxes and some car registration ...

by: Reuters

Automakers warn that Trump tariffs will hike vehicle prices as much as 25%

A trade group representing nearly all major automakers warned on Tuesday that new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump will lead to drastic price hikes.

by: Reuters

Stellantis to temporarily lay off 900 US workers as tariffs bite

Stellantis NV said on Thursday it was temporarily laying off 900 workers at five U.S. facilities and pausing production at one assembly plant each in Mexico and Canada, after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs were announced.

by: Reuters

Hyundai warns US dealers of possible price hikes amid 25% tariffs

South Korean automaker Hyundai warned U.S. dealers it is evaluating its pricing strategy in the face of forthcoming 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts announced by President Donald Trump.

by: Reuters

Trump's auto tariffs will lead to autoworker pain, two Michigan business groups say

Two Michigan business groups urged President Donald Trump to halt plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, saying it would lead to dramatic price hikes, supply-chain disruptions and pain in the auto-heavy state.

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,
Syensqo, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced that its Changshu and Shanghai sites in China have received ISCC PLUS accreditation. This certification underscores Syensqo's commitment to sustainability by ensuring that its production processes meet stringent international standards for the use of sustainable raw materials. The accreditation allows Syensqo to incorporate bio-based and circular feedstocks into its production of high-performance polymers like polyamide (PA), polyphenylene sulphide (PPS), and polysulfone (PSU), which are used in various industries including automotive, electronics, and other composites applications. This move not only enhances the environmental footprint of Syensqo's products but also aligns with global trends towards more sustainable manufacturing practices.

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