Carly Schaffner
San Clemente
Staff Reporter @Automotive_News covering Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, Honda, Acura & Mazda. Former editor @ForbesWheels, @trucksdotcom
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Canada launching dispute process against Stellantis over Compass output move
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told a parliamentary committee this morning the formal, 30-day process is aimed at recovering Canadian taxpayer money and returning production to the Brampton facility.
Vianode plans $2B synthetic graphite plant in Ontario to supply EV battery output
Synthetic graphite producer Vianode began production at its first full-scale plant in Norway in 2024. It's now looking at Canada.
When security becomes a profit center: How growing dealer groups are rethinking loss prevention
An undisclosed Nissan retailer has accused the automaker of “corporate greed” and “complete disregard for dealers’ ability to financially survive.”
How the South became America’s new auto manufacturing belt
Honda was the first Japanese automaker to build a car in America. Starting in 1982, the first-generation Accord was the first vehicle produced at its Marysville, Ohio, factory, and remains the plant’s core product.
How the South became America’s new auto manufacturing belt
Honda was the first Japanese automaker to build a car in America. Starting in 1982, the first-generation Accord was the first vehicle produced at its Marysville, Ohio, factory, and remains the plant’s core product.
With BrightDrop shutting down, GM-Hyundai alliance takes on new importance
These stories illustrate how individual courage and determination gradually opened doors in an industry that has evolved from a male-dominated manufacturing sector to today's more diverse leadership landscape.
Mazda marks 10 years of Retail Evolution, targets 500,000 sales by 2030
Jeff Hass Mazda in Houston, Texas, is one of the brand's largest Retail Evolution stores.
Monolith and Capgemini leaders on how AI and cloud are redefining automotive engineering
Column: Why GM had to make the tough call to end vehicle fuel cell development
Honda Q3 sales slip amid softer non-EV market; hybrids gain ground
Majority of EV defectors would reconsider with an incentive of at least $5,000, Harris Poll says
Hyundai cuts Ioniq 5 price, extends $7,500 incentive through October
Scenes from the 2025 Best Dealerships To Work For celebration The country's top dealerships — large, medium and small — were honored at the 2025 Best Dealerships To Work For dinner Oct. 9 in Nashville.
Honda cancels Acura ZDX after 1 model year amid EV slowdown
In five years as CEO, Jim Farley has transformed Ford in his image
Lightweighting might be a lower priority for automakers as tariff costs rise, analysts say
Lightweighting might be a lower priority for automakers as tariff costs rise, analysts say High tariff costs and the Trump administration's deregulatory push could cause some automakers to opt for less expensive, heavier parts, analysts said.
UK is working on two options to help Jaguar Land Rover suppliers
Production at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in the UK. The automaker has three factories in Britain, which together produce about 1,000 cars per day.
BMW-Qualcomm ADAS in high demand, Europe boss Enrico Salvatori says
Jaguar and Land Rover dealers in North America have not been affected much by the cyberattack that has stopped production of vehicles and parts. But that could change soon.
Cybersecurity now shapes car-buying decisions, report says
The majority of survey respondents said they would consider buying an older, less-connected vehicle to reduce the risk of a cyberattack.
BMW iX3 takes lead in the software-defined vehicle race, Valeo exec says
BMW says that the iX3 is its first SDV because its electronic architecture has four “superbrains."
U.S. confirms 15% tariffs on EU auto imports started Aug 1
VW ID Buzz electric vans and Porsche cars are loaded into a cargo ship in Emden, Germany for export to the U.S.
Carney says Canada-U.S. trade talks will move to USMCA review process
Carney on USMCA: "We start from a strong position and from a position where we can make it better."
BYD will need a battery plant in Europe for local EV production
BYD will produce Dolphin Surf in Hungary. The EV will compete against cars such as the Renault 5 E-Tech and and Citroen e-C3.
Stellantis detects breach at third-party provider for North American customers
Stellantis said it notified authorities and urged customers to be alert to possible phishing attempts.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway exits China’s BYD, filing shows
Li Yunfei, BYD’s general manager of branding and public relations, in a post on his official Weibo account thanked Berkshire for its “investment, help and companionship over the past 17 years.”
Stellantis IBIS tech: lighter, cheaper, faster-charging batteries
More hybrids and EVs on tap from exotic and ultraluxury brands
Nissan targets Tesla with AI-powered next-gen ProPilot self-driving system
Nissan said its next-generation ProPilot system, which is installed in this Ariya electric crossover in Tokyo, will debut in the 2027 fiscal year and be powered by artificial intelligence.
Aptiv considers selling electrical distribution unit instead of spinoff, report says
The deliberations are at an early stage and Aptiv could still pursue its spinoff plan instead of a sale.
Daisuke Toyoda leads Toyota’s Woven City into an unknown future — and that’s the point
Daisuke Toyoda, senior vice president of Woven by Toyota, seen here at Woven City, leads development of the town of tomorrow's new mobility test bed in the foothills of Japan's Mount Fuji.
Porsche nears electric Cayenne debut, plans longer runway for ICE vehicles
The automaker said the Cayenne EV prototype was equipped with Porsche Active Ride, which keeps the body level at all times.
McLaren, under new ownership, going beyond 2-door sports cars
Bryan and Sid DeBoer honored with Centennial Award for growing Lithia into the largest U.S. dealership group
Lamborghini wades deeper into electrification with Temerario launch
Deliveries of the Temerario, successor to the Huracan, will begin in the first quarter of 2026.
Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut spurs cautious hope for sales, auto loans
Hyundai, GM to co-develop 5 vehicles for Americas starting in 2028 The automakers aim to scale to 800,000 annual sales through a partnership spanning an electric van, pickups and compact models in the Americas.
Hyundai, GM to co-develop 5 vehicles for Americas starting in 2028
“This alliance is a powerful example of how we scale faster, smarter and more sustainably together,” said Hyundai Motor Co. CEO Jose Muñoz.
‘Unpredictable’ tariff expansions make it harder to justify U.S. investments, automakers and suppliers warn
Some parts are sourced in other countries, such as this wire harness factory in Mexico, because costs are too high in the U.S. or capacity is too low, supplier executives said at the Center for Automotive Research event in Detroit.
Canadian rare earth magnet maker signs preliminary supply deal with Bosch
When there is little warning about tariffs it's difficult for companies to plan investments in the U.S., automakers and suppliers said in a letter to the Trump administration.
Judge allows dealer suit alleging JLR lied about new point, misused right of first refusal to quash sale
The propsed sale of two JLR stores in Washington state were killed by the automaker's fraudulent mishandling of its right of first refusal, a lawsuit contends.
Bryan and Sid DeBoer honored with Centennial Award for growing Lithia into the largest U.S. dealership group
Lithia Motors Chairman Sid DeBoer, left, said he “had nothing” as what would become Lithia Motors began to take shape in the late 1960s. By the time he handed over the CEO reins to son Bryan DeBoer in 2012, the company had gone public and grown to over 80 stores. In 2024, it had 459 dealerships.
Jonathan Morrison confirmed by Senate to head NHTSA
When there is little warning about tariffs it's difficult for companies to plan investments in the U.S., automakers and suppliers said in a letter to the Trump administration.
‘Unpredictable’ tariff expansions make it harder to justify U.S. investments, automakers and suppliers warn
Some parts are sourced in other countries, such as this wire harness factory in Mexico, because costs are too high in the U.S. or capacity is too low, supplier executives said at the Center for Automotive Research event in Detroit.
After 36-year run, Subaru Legacy production ends in Indiana
The last 2025 Legacy midsize sedan, finished in Magnetite Gray and in Limited trim, rolled off the line at Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette on Sept. 12.
ANC Podcast: Sept. 19, 2025 | The week’s top stories and Honda’s Emile Korkor on the Prelude’s return and more
Bryan and Sid DeBoer honored with Centennial Award for growing Lithia into the largest U.S. dealership group Sid DeBoer took Lithia public in 1996 and used that money to fuel its growth. Son Bryan DeBoer has continued that growth with even bigger deals.
Hyundai outlines 2030 global vision with expanded EV, hybrid lineup
Hyundai Motor Co. CEO Jose Muñoz outlined the automaker’s global vision during the CEO Investor Day presentation in New York City, the first time it was held outside South Korea. “This isn’t wishful thinking,” he said. “It is based on approved product launches, planned capacity expansions and market engineering strategies already in motion.”
How Mercedes-Benz plans to attract buyers for its newest EV in a bumpy U.S. market
Hyundai reaffirmed its global target of 5.55 million worldwide sales by the end of the decade, strengthened by new hybrid and EV offerings across Hyundai and Genesis.
Sony Honda Mobility has 3 Afeela EVs in the pipeline
Since Henry Ford, disrupters have transformed the auto industry. Here are eight who have changed the status quo.
ICE raids Hyundai EV Metaplant in Georgia, halts battery site
U.S. immigration authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive electric vehicle complex outside Savannah, Ga., halting construction at an adjacent battery plant under development, the Associated Press reported. The battery factory — part of a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group operated by HL-GA Battery Co. — is at the complex known as the Metaplant.
2025 Eurostar winner Sebastien Jacquet of Stellantis
BMW says iX3, with 4 ‘superbrains’ and 800 km range, is its first ‘true’ software-defined vehicle CEO Oliver Zipse said the Neue Klasse-based midsize SUV starts a "new era" for BMW because it "strikes perfect harmony between hardware and software."
ICE raids Hyundai EV Metaplant in Georgia, halts battery site; 475 workers detained
U.S. immigration authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive electric vehicle complex outside Savannah, Ga., halting construction at an adjacent battery plant under development, the Associated Press reported. The battery factory — part of a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group operated by HL-GA Battery Co. — is at the complex known as the Metaplant.
BMW says iX3, with 4 ‘superbrains’ and 800 km range, is its first ‘true’ software-defined vehicle
The BMW iX3 has an 800-volt electric architecture that allows charging at up to 400 kW, which means 372 km (231 miles) of range can be added in 10 minutes.
Volvo reorganizes China business in push to counter stalling sales
Rivian lays off 200 workers, joins GM and VW in EV pullback from tax credit repeal Rivian, along with the rest of the industry, expects lower EV sales in the fourth quarter due to the repeal of the U.S. tax credit on Sept. 30.
Rivian lays off 200 workers, joins GM and VW in EV pullback from tax credit repeal
According to the report, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson confirmed that federal agents were conducting an enforcement action at the 3,000-acre site.
ICE raids Hyundai EV Metaplant in Georgia, halts battery site
The Metaplant has the capacity to build up to 500,000 vehicles per year and one third will be dedicated to hybrids.
Minority dealer advocates continue work despite hostile political climate
Automakers have consistently engaged and built relationships with prospective minority dealer candidates because they understand the value in doing so, said Perry Watson IV, president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers.
Canada’s trade deficit in July narrows as exports to US — led by vehicles — rise
In July, exports to the U.S. rose to almost 73 per cent from 68 per cent seen in May, StatsCan data showed.
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