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Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican cars cost U.S. automakers $12.5-billion last year

Open this photo in gallery:A Canadian-built Toyota SUV is displayed at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto on Feb. 12.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail President Donald Trump’s tariffs cost automakers in the United States US$12.5-billion on …

US automakers need to build more affordable cars

Need some new wheels? You can buy a new 2026 Jaecoo J5 compact SUV for the equivalent of just $18,400, out the door, all fees and taxes included and with a list of features that includes keyless entry, LED lighting, six-speaker audio, adaptive cruise …

Jim Farley Hails Ford's Truck Of 'Essential Economy' As Automaker Teams Up With Carhartt: 'Made Sense To Bring These Two ...

Farley Calls Truck Essential Economy Workhorse Farley shared a 15-second advertisement on X showing the truck's assembly, Carhartt fabric sewing, workers in close-up and the heavy-duty pickup driving through rugged industrial terrain. The ad used text …

Other Views: US automakers have to build more affordable cars

Need some new wheels? You can buy a new 2026 Jaecoo J5 compact SUV for the equivalent of just $18,400, out the door, all fees and taxes included and with a list of features that includes keyless entry, LED lighting, six-speaker audio, adaptive cruise …

US carmakers’ China balance: Cooperate abroad, protect turf at home

Ford Motor is treading a fine line as it seeks new partnerships with Chinese automakers to enhance its global competitiveness, yet remains cautious about bringing them to its home turf. On April 29, Ford president and CEO Jim Farley told analysts in the US …

US automakers have to build more affordable cars

Need some new wheels? You can buy a new 2026 Jaecoo J5 compact SUV for the equivalent of just $18,400, out the door, all fees and taxes included and with a list of features that includes keyless entry, LED lighting, six-speaker audio, adaptive cruise …

Editorial: U.S. automakers have to build more affordable cars

Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Need some new wheels? You can buy a new 2026 Jaecoo J5 compact SUV for the equivalent of just $18,400, out the door, all fees and taxes included and with a list of features that includes keyless entry, …

Auto groups urge Trump to extend trade deal with Mexico, Canada

USMCA now r​equires about 75 per cent of a cars value be sourced from the region, with certain levels of content from the US or Canada.Major auto trade groups on Thursday urged the Trump administration to extend a free trade deal with Mexico and Canada, …

Albert Franklin Kovach

Albert Franklin Kovach, 87, passed away on April 13, 2026. Born October 8, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Al developed a passion for competitive sports at an early age, crediting a neighbor who organized neighborhood football and baseball teams. By …

Michigan revives EV charger expansion after fed funding reversal

Michigan will add 60 new electric vehicle charging stations after the federal government released $51 million in previously frozen infrastructure funding State officials hope expanding the charging network will help reduce ‘range anxiety’ and encourage …

Michigan Is Racing To Retrain Workers Before AI Reshapes The Economy

Artificial intelligence is beginning to automate tasks once performed by accountants, programmers, marketing specialists, administrative assistants, customer service representatives, analysts and even some engineers — and some of the projections are …

Spotted in Detroit: Chinese-made minivan could ferry Waymo riders here

Waymo LLC, Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous ride-sharing brand, plans to expand its service to Detroit later this year. But a recent vehicle sighting by The Detroit News suggests the Motor City fleet will include Waymo’s latest vehicle: a China-sourced minivan. …

Jeff Bezos’s representative just left the board of a startup that raised $1.4 billion on his name. The first truck has ...

TL;DR Jeff Bezos’s family office representative Melinda Lewison has left Slate Auto’s board months before the 1.4 billion dollar EV startup is scheduled to begin production of its affordable electric truck in Warsaw, Indiana. The departure follows a CEO …

Germany fights to save Auto Industry from China

The automakers of Germany, the symbol of its industrial resurrection after World War Two, are fighting for their future against the threat of cheaper, better Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). On March 10, Volkswagen announced a drop in operating result of …

Chinese automaker Great Wall to buy GM's Thailand plant

  China Daily/ANN SHIJIAZHUANG -- China's leading sport utility vehicles (SUV) and pickup maker Great Wall Motors on Monday said it will purchase General Motors' Rayong car production facility in Thailand. According to a binding agreement inked …

Waymo test minivan from China seen in Detroit. Will it carry riders? 

Updated May 5, 2026, 12:09 p.m. ET Waymo LLC, Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous ride-sharing brand, plans to expand its service to Detroit later this year. But a recent vehicle sighting by The Detroit News suggests the Motor City fleet will include Waymo’s latest …

Trump’s 25% EU Auto Tariff Bomb: German Carmakers Reel as Trade Deal Frays

President Donald Trump dropped a tariff thunderbolt on Friday. He announced plans to hike duties on European Union cars and trucks to 25% next week, up from the 15% set in last summer’s trade pact. The move, posted on Truth Social, accuses the EU of …

Detroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran war

Prospecting: Automakers Expect More Than $2B In Tariff Refunds.

Here’s the latest in automotive sales and strategy: The Detroit 3 automakers say the U.S. government owes them more than $2 billion in refunds tied to President Trump’s import tariffs, funds that are expected to strengthen their financial outlooks for 2026 …

Top Excavator Manufacturer Expands Global Construction Equipment Supply and Export Services

BEIJING, CHINA, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China Machinery International Trading Co., Ltd. continues to strengthen its position in the global construction equipment industry as demand for heavy machinery rises across infrastructure …

Top Expanded Metal Manufacturer Strengthens Global Supply Capacity and Industrial Innovation

HENGSHUI, HEBEI, CHINA, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anping Yilida Metal Wire Mesh Co., Ltd. continues to expand its presence in the international metal products industry as global demand rises for durable, lightweight, and high- …

GPG's Planetary Gearbox and Servo Motor Technologies at the 2025 SNEC Exhibition

YUEQING, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 SNEC (International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition) continues to serve as a global platform for innovation in renewable energy and intelligent …

Last Day of Flower Turbines small wind energy sale

Last Day of Flower Turbines small wind energy sale ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flower Turbines BV announces the last day of a special time-limited small vertical axis wind turbine sale for everyone in the EU …

GPG's Micro AC Gear Motor Applications at the 2024 Spring Canton Fair

YUEQING, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Once again, during this year’s Spring Canton Fair, manufacturers and buyers from all over the world met at a single common place. This global event offered opportunities for technology exchange …

GPG's Gear Motor Technologies at SNEC 2024

YUEQING, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The SNEC Expo took place in 2024 (International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Expo), bringing the leading global organizations within renewable energy, smart manufacturing and …

Empowering STEM Education and Research in the Americas: Elephant Robotics Introduces Integrated Educational Solutions

Elephant Robotics introduced a series of integrated educational solutions for STEM and robotics education, research and competitions in the Americas. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STEM education has experienced …

Qatar’s auto market rebounds as mobility shifts accelerate

Jaidah Group Executive Director examines shifting consumer demand and new ownership models in a Global Platform video by Oxford Business Group DOHA, QATAR, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chinese automotive manufacturers have captured close to …

How Professional Standards Influence Service Consistency in Transportation Operations

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transportation services across the Greater New Orleans area continue facing increasing expectations related to reliability, communication, scheduling, safety, and customer experience. …

NAVEX Appoints Arpan Sheth as Chief Executive Officer

Seasoned Bain executive brings proven track record of growth, innovation, and enterprise transformation to GRC software leader; Jon Campo promoted to CFO LAKE OSWEGO, OR, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAVEX, a global leader in …

Covalent Resource Group recognized as one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business

Local business honored with 2026 statewide award on April 22 MT. CLEMENS, MI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Covalent Resource Group has been awarded a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award of 2026, presented by Michigan Celebrates …

Automotix Unveils Ask Hank™ at the URG Conference in Denver — The First AI-Powered Sales Engine for Auto Parts

Ask Hank™ helps customers find the right parts, verify fitment, and locate installation shops using real-time conversational AI. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Automotix, a leading online marketplace for engines, …

Artisan Venture Tours Expands Full-Service Offerings to Include Flight Coordination for Corporate Retreats and Events

LIVINGSTON, MT, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artisan Venture Tours, a premier corporate retreat and event planning company based in Livingston, Montana, is proud to announce the expansion of its full-service capabilities to now …

Corrdesa Expands Corrosion Djinn® Integration Across Siemens Designcenter (NX) and Simcenter Star-CCM+

Enabling corrosion-aware engineering from design through simulation with a unified electrochemical data platform WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Corrdesa announced expanded integration of its Corrosion Djinn® …

Michigan Auto Law Names Michigan’s Most Dangerous Cities for Car Accidents

Michigan Auto Law Lists Top 20 Cities in Michigan With Most Crashes Per Capita FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan Auto Law, the leading and largest law firm in Michigan dedicated exclusively to …

Revopoint Launches POP 4 on Kickstarter, a Hybrid 3D Scanner with Blue Laser and Infrared Technology

Revopoint has launched POP 4 on Kickstarter, a versatile 3D scanner designed to handle almost any object. CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Revopoint has just launched POP 4 3D Scanner on Kickstarter, a versatile 3D scanner …

Global Road Safety Market to Reach USD 11.71 Billion by 2032 at 12.4% CAGR, Reveals Maximize Market Research

The road safety market is advancing with AI, IoT, ANPR, and 5G technologies enabling smarter traffic monitoring, enforcement, and accident prevention worldwide. ROCKVILLE , MD, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Road Safety …

EV Charging Station Market to Hit USD 213.7 Billion by 2034 as NACS Surge Reshapes 2026

The global electric vehicle charging station market reached USD 21.6 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 213.7 Billion by 2034. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global EV charging station market reached USD 21 …

PGM Solutions Launches Auto Factors, Bringing Automotive Data and Intent Together Across 217M+ Vehicle Records

New solution includes identity, vehicle ownership, and in-market signals to help marketers reach buyers earlier TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PGM Solutions today announced the launch of Auto Factors, an enhanced …

ProtoPie Launches Integrated User Testing to Bridge the Gap Between Prototypes and Real-World Validation

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProtoPie, the industry leader in high-fidelity prototyping, today announced the official launch of User Testing. As product cycles compress and the cost of design errors rises, ProtoPie is removing …