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General Motors is laying off more than 3,300 electric vehicle workers across Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee as the automaker slashes EV production following the expiration of federal tax credits. The cuts represent one of the most significant workforce reductions in the industry since the $7,500 EV incentive ended on September 30, 2025. The layoffs come…
What if your next SUV homaged the NSX while updating itself over the air? Acura’s RSX prototype, debuting now, makes that dream a reality with a witty nod to the past. Acura has revived the RSX nameplate as an all-electric crossover prototype, signaling a shift toward in-house developed electric vehicles for both Acura and its…
General Motors has unveiled a game-changing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery that promises to make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable without compromising range, potentially shifting the competitive landscape away from China’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) dominance. According to IEEE Spectrum, GM’s LMR cells offer 33% higher energy density than China’s top LFP batteries at similar product
A proposed budget from House Republicans could end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs), a move that may stall EV adoption and hit automakers like General Motors (GM) and Ford hardest, while Tesla stands to gain. The proposal, aimed at reducing federal spending, could reshape the EV market just as legacy automakers…
Honda has postponed its ambitious $11 billion (C$15 billion) electric vehicle (EV) production hub in Ontario, Canada, for at least two years, citing U.S. tariffs and a slower-than-expected EV market. The decision, announced by CEO Toshihiro Mibe on May 13, 2025, reflects the automaker’s cautious approach to navigating economic and regulatory challenges, according to Automotive…
U.S. House Republicans have raised their proposed annual fee on electric vehicle (EV) owners to $250, up from $200, to address a shortfall in highway repair funds, as EV drivers bypass gasoline taxes that traditionally fund road maintenance. This proposal, part of a broader tax reform bill, also includes a $100 fee for hybrids and…
On April 15, 2025, a report from Japan’s Nikkei newspaper sparked concern by claiming Honda Motor Co. was planning to shift production of its CR-V and Civic models from Canada to the United States to dodge new U.S. tariffs. Canadian officials swiftly debunked the claim, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Federal Industry Minister Anita…
In a dramatic shift from traditional industry-regulator dynamics, America’s largest automakers are quietly strategizing to preserve Biden’s EV mandates despite Trump’s promises to eliminate them, according to a New York Times report. The High-Stakes EV Transition The auto industry finds itself in an unprecedented position – defending regulations they once resisted. Ford, GM, and Stellantis…
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