North American auto assemblies tumble in July
North American auto assemblies declined in July, down 16.4% vs. August. But, according to GlobalData, assemblies were 2.4% ahead year on year (y/y).
Category: Automotive
US light-vehicle sales rebound in July
US light-vehicle (LV) sales increased to an unadjusted 1.37 million units in July, 8.7% over June and 6.6% above year-ago totals, according to US Bureau of Economic Analysis data.
Cliffs inks longer-term contracts with US automakers hedging tariff inflation: Report
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has reportedly signed "unusually long" fixed-price supply agreements with multiple US automakers.
Cliffs CEO reassures of Dearborn restart goal as UAW rallies to 'Save the Rouge'
“We are committed to bring the hot-end back to full operation. The goal is to bring back to work all employees of the currently idled units as soon as we can," Chairman, President, and CEO Lourenco Goncalves said in a letter to colleagues on Wednesday.
North American auto assemblies down in June
North American auto assemblies declined in June, down 10.6% vs. May. And, according to GlobalData, assemblies were 3.1% down year on year (y/y).
GM announces $4B investment in US production plants
GM looks to invest $4 billion in its US operations.
New vehicle sales fall in May
New light vehicle sales slumped in May to 15.6 million as the buying rush faded from consumers signing ahead tariff increases.
Auto growth to slow amid tariff uncertainty
CRU Group revised down its forecast for North American auto production by about 800,000 to 14.7 million this year.
Supply chain issue temporarily halts Ford assembly plant
Ford Motor Co. started a planned outage early at its Chicago assembly plant due to a supply chain issue.
CRU: Tariffs set to dampen global auto growth
The recently announced US tariffs on vehicles and key components from all markets are expected to significantly disrupt global production.
Mercedes-Benz wants to make another vehicle in the US
Mercedes-Benz is planning to move production of a “core segment vehicle” to Tuscaloosa, Ala., by 2027.
Trump plans to relax some auto tariffs
It's just the latest change for US trade policy
North American auto assemblies up again in March
After a hard drop in December — the worst since July 2021 — assembly numbers have climbed three months in a row. Sentiment remains tempered, though.
Volvo plans to lay off up to 800 workers at US truck plants
The company cited uncertainty about freight rates and demand, regulatory changes and the impact of tariffs.
Tariff fallout: Canada strikes back, Stellantis idles, GM boosts production
Canada imposes auto tariffs, while automaker Stellantis temporarily idles some plants.
Price on Trade: Auto tariffs, auto parts, and Hyundai – a world of rapid changes
Trump's new auto tariffs will apply to passenger vehicles (including sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans), light trucks, and certain automobile parts (including engines and engine parts, transmissions and powertrain parts, and electrical components).
US chassis makers seek duties on imports from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam
Upon the request of US chassis manufacturers, the Commerce Department this week initiated investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidization of chassis imported from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Trump: 25% auto tariffs to begin on 'Liberation Day'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation that will impose a 25% tariff on most imported passenger vehicles.
Hyundai formalizes plan to build $5.8B steel mill in Louisiana
South Korea’s Hyundai has formally announced a nearly $6-billion investment to build a steel mill in Louisiana to supply steel for the company’s automotive interests in the southeastern US.
Cliffs CEO touts employee cash bonus for buying US-made vehicles
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has introduced a new employee incentive program to promote American-made vehicles, support domestic production, and strengthen US supply chains.
North American auto assemblies rebound in January
North American auto assemblies recovered in January, surging 33.4% above December and rebounding from a three-year low. However, according to LMC Automotive data, assemblies were still 0.1% lower year on year (y/y). After slumping in December to the lowest total since July 2021, January’s assemblies returned to typical seasonal levels. Sentiment remains tempered as carmakers […]
US light-vehicle sales decelerate in January
US light-vehicle (LV) sales slowed to an unadjusted 1.11 million units in January, a sharp cut of over 25% from December but still 3.8% above year-ago totals, according to US Bureau of Economic Analysis data. On an annualized basis, LV sales were 15.6 million units in January, down from 16.9 million units the month prior […]
ArcelorMittal to start building Calvert NGO electrical steel line this year
ArcelorMittal announced on Thursday that it will begin the construction of its new $1.2-billion electrical steel mill in Alabama later this year. The steelmaker said it is proceeding with plans to build the new greenfield mill near its existing AM/NS joint venture in Calvert, Ala. The ArcelorMittal Calvert plant will have an annealing pickling line, […]
North American auto assemblies fall in December
North American auto assemblies dropped in December, a sharp 22.6% fall below November, reaching the lowest mark in over three years. Assemblies were also down 5.7% year on year (y/y), according to LMC Automotive data. December’s assemblies reached the lowest total since July 2021. Sentiment remains tempered as carmakers continue to downgrade and adjust vehicle […]
US light-vehicle sales accelerate again in December
US light-vehicle (LV) sales jumped to an unadjusted 1.49 million units in December, a rise of 9.6% from November and 2% from a year ago, according to data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. On an annualized basis, LV sales were 16.8 million units in December, up from 15.6 million units the month prior […]
Stellantis seeks new CEO after Tavares steps down
The move comes less than two months after Tavares announced that he would step down in early 2026.
North American auto assemblies reach 14-month high in October
North American auto assemblies rallied in October, rising 11.3% above September, reaching the best output year to date. Assemblies were also up 7% year on-year (y/y), according to LMC Automotive data.
CRU: Aluminum news roundup
A look at this week's aluminum news
GM laying off ~1,000 workers globally, most in US: Report
General Motors is laying off ~1,000 workers globally, with most located in the US, according to a report Friday in Reuters.
US light-vehicle sales accelerate in October
According to data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, US light-vehicle (LV) sales accelerated to an unadjusted 1.33 million units in October, a rise of 1.7% from September and 10.6% from a year ago.