Manufacturing

The latest news about auto manufacturing in North America and globally.
Toyota
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda proposes buyout of supplier with $42 billion valuation, report says

The proposal values Toyota Industries, which makes looms for textile manufacturing as well as parts for Toyota’s cars, at ¥6 trillion ($42 billion), Bloomberg reported.

Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda proposes buyout of supplier with $42 billion valuation, report says
Audi
Audi Q5, targeted by Trump’s tariffs, sees prices increase by thousands with redesign
Audi Q5, targeted by Trump’s tariffs, sees prices increase by thousands with redesign
Nissan
Daily 5 report for April 24: 5.3 billion reasons Nissan must succeed with Xterra, new products
Daily 5 report for April 24: 5.3 billion reasons Nissan must succeed with Xterra, new products
Manufacturing
Trump tariffs erode U.S. auto trade reputation, upend global supply chain
Trump tariffs erode U.S. auto trade reputation, upend global supply chain
Automakers
VW could launch extended-range EVs in Europe, executives say
Shanghai Auto Show
China’s Chery eyes share of Europe’s premium market with launch of Exlantix brand
Audi
Audi Q5, targeted by Trump’s tariffs, sees prices increase by thousands with redesign
Manufacturing
Trump tariffs erode U.S. auto trade reputation, upend global supply chain
Suppliers
Tariffs could force key Taiwan suppliers to invest more in U.S. or shift to other markets
Suppliers
Trump could spare car parts from tariffs on steel and aluminum, report says
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