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US company unveils new tech that could reshape automotive industry: 'Primed for disruption
A San Diego battery maker has an impressive sodium-ion product designed to replace long-standing lead-acid batteries in multiple settings. With it, UNIGRID is staking a greater claim in the replaceable battery market — valued by Fortune…
Spotlight on the News: Barnett-Harrison on the People's House; Graves on Auto Industry & MLK Day
WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, January 18, Spotlight on the News will interview with Clarinda Barnett-Harrison, the new Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority. She's the first woman to lead the day-to-day operations…
Carney Drafts New Auto Plan to Favor Firms With Canadian Plants
The Canadian government is drafting a new automotive strategy that will give better market access to companies that build vehicles in the country, a move that fires back at the Trump administration's attempts to get automakers to move factories to…
QOTD: Will The Detroit Auto Show Bounce Back?
With only one vehicle debut, the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wasn't very muscular in terms of influence. So, the question is, will this be the new normal or will Detroit once again matter in terms of debuts and news? I've said my piece -- now it's your…
Will more Chinese EVs be a 'self-inflicted wound' for Canada's auto sector? - National
An influx of Chinese-made electric vehicles in the Canadian market will be a “self-inflicted wound” to an already struggling auto sector and will have “real implications,” experts warn. This comes after an announcement…
Underwater Auto Trade-Ins Reach Record Highs: Edmunds
A record number of automobile owners are carrying negative equity of $10,000 to more than $15,000 into trade-ins on new vehicles, according to online vehicle data analytics website Edmunds. In the fourth quarter of 2025, a record high of 27 percent…
2026 Detroit Auto Show Recap: When International Becomes Regional
I still remember my first Detroit Auto Show as a member of the automotive media. I wasn't assigned to cover the show, neither in person or from home, but it was made clear in the office where I worked that all of us needed to pay attention, because…
TTAC At The 2026 Detroit Auto Show
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show, formerly known as the North American International Auto Show, was light on vehicle debuts this week -- but there was still plenty to talk about. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss what we saw at the show, and we…
Opening door to Chinese EV risks future of Canada's auto sector
TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canadian government's decision to open the door to China-owned EV imports poses extreme risk to Canadian auto jobs and the future of our entire auto sector. 'This is a self-inflicted wound to an already injured…
Budget 2026: Auto industry seeks export boost, road infra push
What's the story The Indian automotive industry is calling for enhanced support for exports and continued investment in road infrastructure in the upcoming Union Budget. Vinnie Mehta, Director General of the Automotive Component Manufacturers…
Detroit Auto Show
What to know about the Detroit Auto Show as it opens to the public this weekend -- Welcome to Saturday! 🌅 Good morning! On this day in 1953, a prototype Chevrolet Corvette sports car made its debut at General Motors' Motorama auto show at…
Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US - BBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new approach to Canada's foreign policy can perhaps be distilled in one line: 'We take the world as it is, not as we wish it to be.' That was his response when asked about the deal struck with China on Friday, despite…
Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview showcases kids charities and the work they do
DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Auto Show's charity preview event brought together luxury cars, high fashion, and community support for local youth programs in downtown Detroit. Watch Brett Kast's video report: Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview…
Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts
Chinese automakers have been making inroads around the world with growing sales of their high-tech, stylish and affordable electric vehicles. That has had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on EVs in…
Trump's protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in
WASHINGTON -- America's top trading partners are responding to President Donald Trump's belligerent and unpredictable trade policies by trying to take their business elsewhere. Canada broke with the United States Friday, slashing its 100% import…
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