Minister Melanie Joly over future plans after her office began demanding that Stellantis return millions of dollars of subsidies. Joly previously said she wants to see Chinese auto production in Canada, but in a joint venture, using Canadian parts and software. On April 2, in reaction to the latest news, Industry Minister Joly said that assembly of imported knock-down kits at the plant would be unacceptable, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford followed...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

rolling out across multiple Zeekr models in Europe. Zeekr‘s Entertainment Hub integrates Geely Technology Europe's software expertise with 3SS's 3Ready Automotive platform. Zeekr’s Entertainment Hub gives drivers and passengers instant access to their favorite streaming platforms, live TV, and news channels from over 15 major global content providers. Running on Android Automotive OS, it provides a scalable foundation with full control over ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

fire in Oswego, New York in fall 2025. Ford said that its Dearborn Truck Plant, Kentucky Truck Plant, Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri and Ohio Assembly Plant will not idle for the usual one week break this summer. Ford hopes to increase manufacturing by 50,000 of the trucks in 2026. (Detroit News article on March 30, 2026)...

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as EV demand decreases. GM in October announced plans to lay off 3,400 workers at EV and battery plants across the country to right-size production and scale back losses on EVs. General Motors invested USD 2.2 billion in Factory ZERO, the single largest investment in a plant in GM history. (Detroit News and other sources on March 31, 2026)...

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and took the name to rebrand as "Bollinger Innovations" In October 2024, Bollinger provided the struggling company with USD 10 million, for which he later sued to recover claiming non-performance by the Mullen leadership. The entire Michigan operation, that Bollinger built, closed in 2025. (Detroit News article on March 25, 2026) (Detroit News posting on March 25, 2026)...

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GM to increase heavy duty pickup production at Flint Assembly, Michigan On March 30, Detroit News and other sources reported that GM will increase production at its heavy-duty truck plant in Flint, Michigan to six days a week starting in June, citing strong demand for the large pickups despite the rise in gas and diesel prices. “General Motors is making strategic adjustments to Flint Assembly’s production schedule to align with strong custome...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

nrealistic in the short term, the market will most likely enter a phase of technological competition and accelerated technological development in 2026. Meanwhile, with the support of policy subsidies, China’s automotive market is still expected to achieve steady growth throughout the year. Recent news regarding LV exports will also likely provide a boost. In March, Canada relaxed restrictions on imports of China-produced EVs, with an initial qu...

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New York Auto Show industry panel to examine global automotive outlook On March 26, the New York International Auto Show 2026 /announced that it will debut a new panel discussion focused on the shifting dynamics of the global automotive business during press days at the show.  Titled the Automotive News Global Industry Outlook, the event will bring together senior leaders from manufacturing, policy, media, and retail to address a period of uncer...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

uch as the Marina, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero areas, while expanding in Las Vegas to cover more hotels and entertainment destinations along the Strip. Zoox expects to begin paid journeys in Las Vegas by late June, pending National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) approval. (Detroit News and other sources on March 24, 2026)...

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"point" solutions to providing comprehensive, integrated "surface" solutions that include processes. It will be a year of evolution from an embedded software specialist to a "software ecosystem provider," aiming to become the number one platform provider for software integration platforms. (Related news) Q2. Technological innovations such as generative AI and physical AI are advancing, but what are the plans for next-generation mobility for the f...

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to ensure that occupants, especially small children, are not in the seat or seat-folding area during operation. Owners should also avoid contacting the “one-touch” tilt-and-slide button located on the 2nd row seatback. (NHTSA release on March 19, 2026) (NHTSA release on March 17, 2026)(Detroit News article on March 20, 2026)...

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a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT. Attendees will include SHMA Executives, the Mayor of Torrance, civic leaders, AFEELA 1 reservation holders, and invited guests. The AFEELA 1 will be on-site for guided, in-cabin experiences highlighting its panoramic displays and immersive audio. The announcement is the first news from SHMA since last week on March 12 when Honda announced it was cancelling development and production plans for three EVs to be built in Marysv...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

e are subject to the recall. Hyundai plans to introduce a temporary over-the-air software update later in March to improve the system’s response to contact with passengers or objects and to implement additional safety measures. (Hyundai Motor North America press release on March 13, 2026)(Detroit News article on March 13, 2026 and other sources)...

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itional permits.Tesla would need to log at least 50,000 miles of autonomous driving on public roads in California with a safety driver before applying for a separate permit that allows testing without a driver, according to proposed DMV regulations expected to be finalized later this year. (Detroit News article on February 28, 2026)...

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establishing a joint venture called Leapmotor International. Since then, Leapmotor has started offering three models across Stellantis’ European distribution network, started some initial assembly in Poland, with plans to build vehicles at Stellantis’ Zaragoza site in Spain in 2026.  (Detroit News article on February 26, 2026)...

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ral tariffs," indicating it was willing to hold another round of trade talks. The new 10% tariff, which replaces the IEEPA-based tariffs struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, is based on a Section 122 law, and does not affect goods now tariffed under Section 232 laws, such as automobiles. (Detroit News article and other sources on February 24, 2026)...

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(CATARC), and 20% owned by Chenzhi Automotive Technology Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (CCAG). The new company’s business scope includes inspection and testing services, motor vehicle inspection and testing services, certification services, and internet news information services. From multiple press releases...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

, the threshold rises to 45%.  However, the Trump administration has made clear that is not enough. U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno noted that at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, saying, “The top priority from the U.S. government’s perspective is going to have more final assembly in the U.S.” (Detroit News and other sources on February 19, 2026)...

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volved a robotaxi backing into objects in parking lots. The home of Gigafactory Texas, Austin is the only city in which Tesla is currently offering robotaxi rides. Tesla’s service using the same app in the San Francisco Bay Area launched in 2025, but those trips use human safety drivers. (Detroit News article on February 17, 2026)...

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th Skoda to improve the in-car entertainment experience. Skoda Play works as a central entertainment hub inside the car, which is powered by 3SS’s 3Ready Automotive platform. It brings together video content from different sources and personalizes it for each user and vehicle. The platform offers news, educational videos, themed content, and Skoda’s own branded videos. Content is regularly updated and available as both live streams and on-dem...

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