Manufacturing

The latest news about auto manufacturing in North America and globally.
China
Aptiv to add 2 plants in China amid localization drive; company swings to $11M net loss in Q1

Aptiv is making key investments to build high-voltage busbars and connectors to help strengthen its technology development capabilities in China.

Aptiv to add 2 plants in China amid localization drive; company swings to $11M net loss in Q1
GM
GM cuts 2025 profit forecast as tariff results in up to $5 billion impact
GM cuts 2025 profit forecast as tariff results in up to $5 billion impact
Canada
Trump says he’ll meet with PM Carney at the White House ‘within the next week’
Trump says he’ll meet with PM Carney at the White House ‘within the next week’
Latest News
Fatal crash places fresh spotlight on global race to deploy driver-assistance technology
Fatal crash places fresh spotlight on global race to deploy driver-assistance technology
Tesla
Trucking industry eagerly awaits Tesla’s long-delayed Semi as 2026 production target closes in
Tesla
Elon Musk likely to remain Tesla CEO despite reported tension with board, analyst says
Tesla
Tesla board opened search for a CEO to succeed Elon Musk, WSJ reports
Manufacturing
Daily 5 report for April 30: The uselessness of guidance and forecasts in 2025; what’s next for GM, Stellantis, others
Manufacturing
Here’s how the tariff changes will impact parts, vehicles and more
Suppliers
Magna will deploy driverless EVs on Toronto streets
Manufacturing
UAW membership rises 1.3% after successful VW organizing drive
Labor Unions
Why UAW President Shawn Fain doesn’t buy industry’s tariff fears, predicts more jobs
Stellantis
Stellantis offers buyouts, retirement incentives to workers in Detroit, Toledo, Illinois