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Kurt Nagl
Crain's Detroit Business reporter covering auto suppliers and manufacturing.
Crain's Detroit Business reporter covering auto suppliers and manufacturing.

Latest from Kurt Nagl

Toyota poised to sell 400 acres adjacent to Michigan R&D operations

There is an offer pending on the 400-acre property, Toyota Motor North America spokesman Rick Bourgoise told Crain’s Detroit Business, an affiliate of Automotive News.

Our Next Energy pivots to stay alive post-EV market crash

ONE’s rollercoaster journey from Michigan’s prized unicorn to scrapping to stay alive is far from what Ijaz envisioned for the lithium iron phosphate project he has devoted his career to.

Stellantis offers to help suppliers pay tariff costs

Stellantis is willing to help its suppliers pay tariff costs to withstand the initial shock of President Donald Trump’s trade war.

How Michigan manufacturing could benefit from auto tariffs

Numerous U.S. auto plants, particularly in Michigan, have excess production capacity. Could President Donald Trump's tariffs help fill idle space in those plants?

Lear considers production moves to U.S. as auto suppliers grapple with tariff pressures

The global seating and electrical components manufacturer could increase modular assembly work in the U.S. and take other measures to reduce exposure to trade duties, CEO Ray Scott said.

Stellantis loses key U.S. lawsuit against supplier in pricing dispute

The automaker’s lawsuit against Illinois-based engine parts maker MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions was dismissed March 20 in U.S. District Court in Detroit.

Major automakers stop tracking spending with minority-owned suppliers amid DEI pullback

Presidential directives aimed at ending “illegal discrimination” and restoring “merit-based opportunity” have automakers scrambling to protect themselves from potential lawsuits amid a broader shift away from DEI programs.

Ford stockpiling parts, tells suppliers to keep shipping amid tariffs

Ford also is reassessing logistics routes and border crossing plans to maximize efficiency, the automaker's memo said.

Detroit 3 scrutinize supply chains harder than ever amid tariff war

General Motors, Stellantis and Ford Motor Co. are using the one-month tariff reprieve to survey their parts makers and push them to decrease the dutiable value of their components.

Vinnie Johnson gets another win in Piston minority certification fight

A Detroit judge confirmed at a Feb. 28 hearing that her ruling last August held that the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council must keep Piston Group certified, despite the council appealing the court’s decision.

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