Automobile manufacturing

Trump threatens ‘200% tariff’ if John Deere moves production to Mexico
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at a farm, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Smithton, Pennsylvania. Alex Brandon | AP Former President Donald Trump on Monday threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves production to factories in Mexico. “They’ve announced a few days ago […]
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Ford in talks to restart making cars in India for export
A Ford logo is seen at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. David Dee Delgado | Reuters Ford Motor held talks with India’s Tamil Nadu state to explore producing vehicles for export, the state’s chief minister said, potentially signaling that the U.S. carmaker could restart production in India after exiting the country three years ago. Ford stopped […]
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Once the envy of the world, Germany’s car brands now weigh heavily on its struggling economy
Various vehicles and special parts are displayed at Mercedes-Benz Museum, an automobile museum, welcoming its visitors in Stuttgart, Germany on June 28, 2024.. Gokhan Balci | Anadolu | Getty Images Germany’s car industry was once recognized around the world for its high-quality, innovative combustion engine cars. Owning a German car was a luxury and status […]
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Volkswagen faces tense townhall as workers battle possible plant closures
Employees of German car maker Volkswagen (VW) protest at the start of a company’s general meeting in Wolfsburg, northern Germany, on September 4, 2024. Moritz Frankenberg | Afp | Getty Images Management at German automotive giant Volkswagen is set to go toe-to-toe with workers on Wednesday, as senior business leaders prepare to present details about […]
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We drove Chinese EVs to see why rival automakers are worried
Trade groups say Chinese electric vehicles pose an “existential threat” to the U.S. auto industry. China currently makes about one out of every three of the world’s new vehicles, and it has the capacity to make even more, according to research firm Dunne Insights. But faced with a growing preference for hybrids at home and […]
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