Manufacturing

The latest news about auto manufacturing in North America and globally.
The frunk is back: 8 things to know about the new Mercedes CLA

Mercedes has revamped its entry compact car, the CLA, which will be launched first as a full-electric model. Here's what to know about the new CLA.

March 14, 2025 03:38 PM
Canada putting ‘maximum pressure’ on U.S. to lift tariffs, say Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says that during a "long conversation" on tariffs and trade with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, she told him Canada's sovereignty is not up for debate.

March 14, 2025 03:00 PM
Top 5 stories of the week: Nissan’s new CEO; metals tariffs take effect

A quick look at the week's top stories as determined by reader interest.

March 14, 2025 03:00 PM
Ford hires former Lululemon, Twitch exec Mike Aragon to lead integrated services group

Aragon starts March 17 and will lead the team in charge of building and marketing a suite of services and experiences across Ford's three business units: Ford Pro, Ford Blue and Ford Model e.

March 14, 2025 01:38 PM
VW’s Cupra brand says U.S. launch plans on track despite Trump’s tariff threat

Cupra still plans to enter the U.S. market by 2030, CEO Wayne Griffiths said, potentially in partnership with Penske Group.

March 14, 2025 12:26 PM
Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

The U.S. Department of Commerce said the Canadian and American officials discussed the Trump administration's "goal of fair trade with Canada."

March 14, 2025 11:28 AM
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.

March 14, 2025 10:41 AM
Column: Here’s why Trump’s tariff plan won’t lead to reshoring

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plan — if you can call anything he does “a plan” — seems likely to backfire, writes Automotive News Canada Editor-in-Chief Jeff Melnychuk.

March 14, 2025 10:24 AM
Kenichi Kawaji named new Mitsubishi Canada CEO

Kawaji succeeds Kenji Harada, who guided the company to a record sales year in 2024 and is taking a role in Japan.

March 14, 2025 10:14 AM
Tesla readies Model Y costing at least 20% less to defend China share, report says

Tesla’s market share in China’s battery-only EV market slipped to 10.4 percent last year from 11.7 percent a year earlier.

March 14, 2025 08:28 AM
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