Manufacturing

The latest news about auto manufacturing in North America and globally.
Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki venture in India launches EV with big export role
Maruti Suzuki India, aiming to be the largest EV maker in India by March 2026, rolled out its first electric car as it plays catch-up, with plans to make India a hub to export EVs to some 100 countries.
Maruti Suzuki venture in India launches EV with big export role
GM
NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles for engine failures
NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles for engine failures
Suppliers
Suppliers face ‘treacherous environment’ in 2025 amid EV uncertainty, looming tariffs
Suppliers face ‘treacherous environment’ in 2025 amid EV uncertainty, looming tariffs
Latest News
UAW says 99% of Detroit Axle members vote to authorize strike against Daimler
UAW says 99% of Detroit Axle members vote to authorize strike against Daimler
Rivian
Rivian closes $6.6 billion federal loan for Georgia EV plant before Trump takes office
Stellantis
Changes afoot at Stellantis after Carlos Tavares’ departure
Toyota
Lexus RC, RC F to join ranks of disappearing coupes
Suppliers
EV sales slowdown contributes to record job losses at European suppliers
Suppliers
Daily 5 report for Jan. 14: Cleveland-Cliffs CEO blasts automakers: ‘You need to deserve to be helped’
Suppliers
Auto supplier Piston Group parts ways with CFO
Suppliers
Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel file lawsuits after Biden blocks deal
Mergers and acquisitions
Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel; companies blast decision
BYD
Brazil yanks temp work visas for China’s BYD after human trafficking claims