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U.S. Industry Pushes Back on ‘China-Made’ Vehicle Pathways: Why ‘Made in Mexico’ Keeps Coming Up
U.S. industry groups are drawing a harder line on “China-made” workaroundsNEW YORK, May 11, 2026. A familiar phrase keeps surfacing in U.S. auto policy debates that are ostensibly …
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Page 3 of 9Toyota Warns the Iran Conflict Could Hit Results: Why Automakers Obsess Over Aluminum and Shipping Routes
Toyota’s warning, and why it landed with operations teamsNEW YORK, May 8, 2026. Toyota Motor Corp. is telling investors and suppliers what manufacturing people have been watching f…
EPA Moves to Delay Parts of the 2027-2032 Vehicle Pollution Rule: What Changes for Automakers (and What Doesn’t)
EPA signals a slower ramp for the 2027-2032 tailpipe ruleThe Environmental Protection Agency is moving to delay parts of its landmark vehicle pollution rule covering model years 20…
Toyota Files for a $2B Texas Assembly-Line Expansion: What We Know So Far
Toyota’s Texas filing: a $2 billion assembly-line expansion, not a new plantToyota has filed for a roughly $2 billion expansion tied to assembly-line work in Texas, according to a …
May 15, 2026
GM-LG’s Ultium Ohio Battery Plant Restart Remains Uncertain: What It Says About EV Demand in 2026
Ultium Cells Ohio: a restart that still is not a restartUltium Cells’ battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio, has been one of the most visible symbols of General Motors’ push to build an…
Hyundai Recalls About 294,000 Vehicles Over Seat Belt Anchor Defect: Models Affected and Next Steps
Hyundai is recalling about 294,000 vehicles in the United States to address a seat belt anchor issue that could reduce occupant protection in a crash, according to a Reuters report…
Toyota Recalls About 550,000 Highlanders Over Second-Row Seat-Back Lock Issue
Toyota calls back about 550,000 Highlanders for a second-row seat issueToyota is recalling about 550,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossovers in the United States to address…
Rivian Eyes In-House Lidar: Why Sensor Supply Is Becoming a Big EV Differentiator
Rivian says it is looking at in house lidar, as sensor sourcing turns strategicRivian is exploring the idea of developing lidar internally, according to comments reported by Reuter…
May 08, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Recalls About 144,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Instrument Panel Display Resets
Mercedes-Benz recall targets instrument cluster resets in about 144,000 U.S. vehiclesMercedes-Benz is recalling about 144,000 vehicles in the United States because the instrument p…
Tesla Model Y Is First to Pass New NHTSA Driver-Assistance Tests: What the Tests Actually Measure
Tesla’s Model Y clears a new federal bar, but it is not a self-driving trophyNew U.S. vehicle safety tests are starting to judge driver-assistance systems on something more concret…
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