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Auto industry braces for potential microchip shortage from AI boom
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (103+ words) Auto industry braces for potential microchip shortage from AI boom'The Detroit News Auto industry braces for potential microchip shortage from AI boom Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase…...
U.S. trade commission starts probe of USMCA auto rules of origin
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (361+ words) Washington'The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into the automotive rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, the commission said in a statement on Thursday. The probe will examine the "impact on the U.S. economy, effect on U.S. competitiveness,…...
Mexico’s fuel-smuggling crackdown hobbles nation’s auto industry
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (507+ words) Tighter Mexican government controls to stop fuel-smuggling and tax evasion have led to shortages of lubricants and greases needed at auto plants, according to people familiar with the matter. One assembly plant halted operations while three others were just days…...
Seeking Mexico foothold, China's BYD and Geely bid to buy car plant
1+ week, 3+ day ago (947+ words) Two of China's leading automakers, BYD and Geely, are among the finalists vying to purchase a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico, according to a person familiar with the matter, as China seeks a manufacturing foothold in a country where U.S. tariffs are…...
Howard: Neon tube artist brings Jeep, Mustang models to light
1+ week, 3+ day ago (141+ words) Howard: Neon tube artist brings Jeep, Mustang models to light'The Detroit News Howard: Neon tube artist brings Jeep, Mustang models to light Kory Sherer is the guy who makes cars out of glass neon tubes. They look like something out…...
Stellantis seeks to end battery venture with Samsung as EV losses grow
1+ week, 4+ day ago (78+ words) CEO Antonio Filosa's electric pullback means Stellantis will need fewer battery factories in the U.S. and Europe than initially expected, ... Stellantis seeks to end battery venture with Samsung as EV losses grow Stellantis NV is looking to exit its U.S. battery joint…...
Chicago Auto Show returns with a resurgence of gas-powered muscle
1+ week, 5+ day ago (101+ words) EVs are still prominent at McCormick Place, but there may be less buzz with falling sales and the end of supportive federal policies. In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state…...
Chery to start production in Spain this year after delays
2+ week, 2+ day ago (311+ words) Madrid/Barcelona "Chinese carmakerCherywill start production of its own vehicles in Spain "as soon as possible" this year, a top executive said on Friday, after successive delays to what will be its first factory in Europe. The confirmation that production…...
Chery to start production in Spain this year after delays
2+ week, 2+ day ago (311+ words) Madrid/Barcelona "Chinese carmakerCherywill start production of its own vehicles in Spain "as soon as possible" this year, a top executive said on Friday, after successive delays to what will be its first factory in Europe. The confirmation that production…...
EV U-turn: 2026 Alfa Tonale leads return to gas lineup
2+ week, 2+ day ago (106+ words) Once the brand's electrification leader, the Tonale offers only a turbo-4 for 2026. Plans for six EVs by 2030 have been shelved. EV U-turn: 2026 Alfa Tonale leads return to gas lineup Montreal " Three years ago in Italy, the plug-in-hybrid Tonale SUV projected…...