Ford warns trade stability matters as Trump downplays USMCA, reopening questions about North American auto manufacturing
Robots are quietly lining up for factory jobs and humans may soon be outnumbered or replaced entirely
Ford’s CEO skipped a congressional hearing on car prices, sparking accusations from Ted Cruz
Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford would welcome Chinese brands to set up factories in Canada
California’s $200 million EV rebate plan takes direct aim at federal cuts, reviving point-of-sale support as Trump’s climate opposition escalates again
Porsche plans a combustion-powered compact SUV under a new name, correcting the EV-only Macan mistake
Chinese brands are scaling up global output, cutting into Toyota and VW’s share as Tesla gains ground. Analysts say the map is already redrawn.
Federal funding was cut after California missed a deadline to cancel 17,000 licenses issued to foreign-born truckers
An ownership standoff could trigger major consequences as Italy and China race to resolve rising tension before March trade rules hit
Jim Farley bailed on planned senate grilling after learning Tesla’s Elon Musk was given a pass
A hands-free, eyes-off Ford system is coming in 2028, with AI support and a custom-built platform to lower costs and increase capability
A new federal car loan incentive could save buyers thousands in interest, but the fine print and model exclusions mean many people won’t get close
The A-Class will live on until 2028, but it’s moving east, with Mercedes-Benz shifting production to Hungary and freeing up space for next-gen models
Atlas the robot is heading to the factory floor in Hyundai’s Georgia plant and it’s bringing artificial intelligence with it
New data shows record car payments and longer loans are changing who can still afford new vehicles, as lower-income buyers vanish from showrooms
Production at Flint Assembly will remain paused into late January, with thousands of workers idle and no clear explanation beyond maintenance work
A legacy software issue dating back to 2006 means license expiration dates do not match legal immigrants’ work authorization periods
EV ownership just got pricier in Minnesota, with rising fees based on MSRP and a new tax hitting fast chargers by mid-2027
