RAPID + TCT returns to the home of US automotive manufacturing in 2025. North America’s largest 3D printing trade show will run at Detroit’s Huntington Place between April 8-10. Over 400 additive manufacturing companies will attend the show, which is co-locating with SME’s AeroDef Manufacturing and SAE International’s WCX in the Motor City. As the… Continue reading RAPID + TCT 2025 Exclusive: Ford and Stratasys on 3D Printing for Automotive Applications
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Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla
President Trump is slapping 25% tariffs on all cars imported to the United States, including from our immediate North American neighbors. He’s also placed a 25% tariff on certain parts used to build cars. It’s a decision that will likely supercharge the cost of new and used cars, but it’s also a gift to Tesla,… Continue reading Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla
Why GM stock is getting hit the hardest by Trump auto tariffs
The GM logo is seen on a water tank of the General Motors assembly plant in Ramos Arizpe, in Coahuila state, Mexico, on Feb. 11, 2021. Daniel Becerril | Reuters As auto stocks reacted to the latest tariff announcement out of Washington, D.C., on Thursday, General Motors took the brunt of the hit. Shares of… Continue reading Why GM stock is getting hit the hardest by Trump auto tariffs
Detroit automaker shares fall after Trump’s tariff announcement
The border wall is shown in a background as a semi-truck carrying Toyota trucks crosses a bridge after clearing U.S. Customs while entering the United States from Mexico along the border in San Diego, California, on March 4, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Auto stocks are digesting President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would place… Continue reading Detroit automaker shares fall after Trump’s tariff announcement
Sunny days: How operators are harnessing solar power
The UK automotive sector is innovating quickly to develop cutting-edge powertrains but for fleet operators looking to decarbonise while getting greater efficiencies from their assets, they are also looking to a much older power source. With operators increasingly having solar panels fitted to their commercial vehicles, companies can position themselves at the forefront of more… Continue reading Sunny days: How operators are harnessing solar power
Dozen electric refrigerated Ford Transits for Woods
Woods Foodservice has taken delivery of 12 refrigerated Ford E-Transit L4 vans, each one offering multi-temperature storage, including chilled, ambient and frozen compartments. The vehicles – supplied by Progreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire – are equipped with solar panels on the roof, reducing the energy required for charging. Also,… Continue reading Dozen electric refrigerated Ford Transits for Woods
German Manager Magazin: “America First means more and more America Alone” 004078
Manager Magazin: Ms. Müller, we put ourselves in the way of thinking from US President Trump. Europe raises 10 percent inches on imported cars from the United States, conversely 2.5. Don’t you have to find that unfair? Hildegard Müller: It’s not that easy. The fact is: While customs for importing cars in the EU is… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: “America First means more and more America Alone” 004078
LANDERS AUTO GROUP PLEDGES PRE-TARIFF PRICING FOR ALL IN-STOCK VEHICLES AND PARTS
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In response to uncertainty surrounding the recently announced tariffs affecting imported vehicles and automotive parts, Landers Auto Group is taking immediate action to protect its customers from unexpected costs. “We understand the concerns our customers have,” said Kent Ritchey, owner of Landers Auto Group. “We want to be… Continue reading LANDERS AUTO GROUP PLEDGES PRE-TARIFF PRICING FOR ALL IN-STOCK VEHICLES AND PARTS
Trump auto tariffs: Wall Street reacts as stocks slide
President Trump is applying the brakes to the profit engines of global automakers. Trump said Wednesday the US will impose 25% tariffs on imports of cars and car parts, to take effect on April 3. The measures will apply to both finished cars and trucks. “This will continue to spur growth that you’ve never seen… Continue reading Trump auto tariffs: Wall Street reacts as stocks slide
Tata Motors, Samvardhana Motherson and other auto cos may face Trump’s 25% tariff heat, shares slump
India’s auto component exports to the US was $6.79 billion in FY24, while the country’s imports from the US stood at $1.4 billion at 15 per cent duty, reported PTI citing industry estimates. US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25per cent tariff on all auto imports has sent shockwaves across the global automobile… Continue reading Tata Motors, Samvardhana Motherson and other auto cos may face Trump’s 25% tariff heat, shares slump