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Trump in address to Congress: ‘Tariffs are about making America rich again’

President Donald Trump acknowledged that there may be an “adjustment period” as his sweeping tariffs take effect but defended his push to remake the U.S. economy.

Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost performance

About half the middle managers at Ford Motor will not get stock bonuses this year in what is seen internally as CEO Jim Farley’s latest attempt to cut the automaker’s bloated costs, according to six people familiar with the matter.

LG Energy Solution, India’s JSW discuss $1.5B battery venture, sources say

South Korea’s LG Energy Solution is in talks with India’s JSW Energy to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage in a joint venture that would need an investment of over $1.5 billion, two sources told Reuters.

U.S. to mandate rear seatbelt reminders starting in late 2027

NHTSA estimates the new rule will eventually prevent more than 500 injuries and save about 50 lives yearly.

U.S. finalizes $9.63 billion loan for Ford, SK On battery joint venture

The low-cost government loan for the BlueOval SK joint venture is the largest ever from the government’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan program.

Trump transition team plans sweeping rollback of Biden EV, emissions policies

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations.

Lamborghini delays first EV launch to 2029 as market not ready, CEO says

The EV will be delayed by a year, Stephan Winkelmann said, adding that the market will not be ready for electric supercars until after 2026.

Michigan specialty vehicle maker Shyft to merge with Swiss company

Shareholders of Shyft, formerly known as Spartan Motors, will own 48 percent of the combined company, while those of Aebi Schmidt will hold the remaining 52 percent, the companies said in a statement.

Stellantis swiftly reshapes strategy under John Elkann after Carlos Tavares exit

Chairman John Elkann is moving quickly to dismantle Carlos Tavares’s legacy and repair relations with dealers, industry partners, governments and workers.

Judge clears way for Elon Musk appeal to try to restore $56 billion Tesla pay

A Delaware judge cleared the way on Friday for Elon Musk and Tesla to begin legal appeals to try to reinstate the chief executive’s record-breaking $56 billion pay package.

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