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U.S. auto industry faces more uncertainty without extension of USMCA trade deal
The U.S. automotive industry is entering a new phase of uncertainty without an extension of the USMCA trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada. The auto industry represents about 18% of trade between the three countries…
Autos Dealers Get Creative To Avoid Inventory Vertigo
Auto dealers are finding ways to stay profitable despite fast-pivoting product plans by car companies as consumer tastes in powertrains and body style change. CEO Ryan Rohrman is happy to sell you a new car or truck at any one of the 20 stores in…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0815 GMT – Maersk has upgraded its guidance as better freight rates act as a tailwind in the near…
HSBC Keeps Hold Rating on Li Auto (LI)
Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) is one of the 10 Fastest Growing Asian Stocks to Buy Now. On June 10, 2026, HSBC analyst Yuqian Ding lowered the firm's price target on Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) to $15.60 from $17.20 and kept a Hold rating. Ding cut HSBC's…
Rivian Automotive vs. Tesla: Which Automotive Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The electric vehicle (EV) market remains a battleground of innovation and scale as Rivian Automotive (RIVN +3.48%) and Tesla (TSLA +2.23%) compete for dominance in an increasingly crowded and competitive global landscape. Rivian focuses on the…
Indiana auto systems maker to shut down Terre Haute plant, cut 207 jobs
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WISH) — Auto system maker ThyssenKrupp Presta North America is closing its Terre Haute manufacturing facility, permanently eliminating 207 jobs over the next nine months. The North American headquarters and technology…
Trump speeds rewrite of auto safety rules for the driverless era
The Trump administration is rapidly rewriting the federal auto safety rulebook for an autonomous future. Its latest move: getting rid of brake pedals in robotaxis. Why it matters: Decades-old safety standards on the books today were written for…
Mixed US auto sales in 2nd quarter amid high gas prices
General Motors delivered 714,896 vehicles during the three-month stretch, a drop of 4.2 percent from the year-ago period. A decline had been expected, but the sales were a bit above the level of leading forecasters. Rival automakers Toyota, Hyundai…
Ontario's new auto insurance rules now in effect, but choice comes with some risk
Ontario's new auto insurance rules are now in effect offering drivers the option of saving money on premiums, but that comes with the risk of lacking coverage when they need it. As of Wednesday, nine types of insurance accident benefits that had…
Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
WASHINGTON, July 1: Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive chips and pipes used in fracking - while copying production methods from drugmakers - in an effort to deliver weapons to the Pentagon faster and at lower cost. Soaring demand for…
Avondale female mechanic breaks stereotypes on National Girls in Automotive Day
On National Girls in Automotive Day, technician Samira Rodriguez is breaking stereotypes as the only female main line technician at Avondale Toyota. Rodriguez performs comprehensive, bumper-to-bumper vehicle maintenance including electrical issues…
UK auto leaders call for reform of government emission targets
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A survey of U.K. automotive sector leaders revealed a warning that unless mandated zero emission targets are not reformed, the industry is facing disaster. The Society of Motor…
Shell completes sale of Jiffy Lube International and Premium Velocity Auto to Monomoy Capital Partners
HOUSTON, July 1, 2026 /CNW/ -- Pennzoil Quaker State Company DBA SOPUS Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc., that comprises Shell's United States ('U.S.') lubricants business, has completed the previously announced sale of Jiffy…
Grand Theft Auto 6 could sell out this holiday: Retailer warns high demand may outstrip supply
With the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 set for November 19th, major retailers are bracing for a significant upsurge in demand for gaming consoles. Yet, concerns are mounting over whether there will be enough PS5s and Xbox Series…
China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says
China's BYD (1211), the world's largest electric vehicle maker, is close to a decision on taking over an existing European auto plant to speed up its expansion in the region, a senior adviser said on Wednesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 'The…
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