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Ford is recalling nearly 4.2 lakh Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles (2018-2022) in the US due to a seat belt defect. The issue can cause seat belts to lock unexpectedly, hindering retraction or extension, potentially leading to injuries in crashes. Ford will replace affected front seat belt retractors free of charge.

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son expressed strong confidence in the company's investment in OpenAI, believing it will be "very successful." This comes as SoftBank exits its Nvidia stake to focus on AI infrastructure, including a significant €75 billion investment plan in France. Son predicts the AI revolution will be "50 times bigger than dot-com," viewing market corrections as investment opportunities.

Iga Świątek’s estimated net worth in 2026 is around $24-25 million. The six-time Grand Slam champion has earned $43.6 million in career prize money and makes millions more through endorsements with Rolex, Porsche, On, and Taurus Nutrition. Real estate investments, luxury cars, Rolex watches, and continued sponsorship deals are expected to support her financial growth in the future.

Maruti Suzuki has boosted its production capabilities with the launch of its second manufacturing plant at Kharkhoda, Haryana. This expansion adds 2.5 lakh units annually, bringing the site's total to 5 lakh and the company's overall capacity to 26.5 lakh units.

Elon Musk navigates a complex relationship in China, where his EV ventures are lauded but his SpaceX satellite network raises military concerns. While celebrated as a social media icon, Tesla faces increasing competition from domestic automakers, potentially dimming Musk's influence.

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns that Chinese electric vehicles entering the US market would be 'devastating' for American manufacturing. He argues for maintaining high tariffs, citing China's massive production capacity and potential cybersecurity risks. Farley also highlighted a critical shortage of skilled trades workers in the US, a concern he believes China addresses more effectively.

Three Democratic senators urged President Trump to block Chinese automakers from entering the U.S. market, citing economic and national security risks. They highlighted concerns over unfair competition, state-backed subsidies, and potential data security threats from connected vehicles. The senators also called for preventing Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. via Canada and Mexico.

German robotics giant Kuka is pivoting towards Asia and the US, citing slow AI adoption and modernization among European industrial firms, particularly in Germany's automotive sector. CEO Christoph Schell highlighted intense competition and shrinking profit margins in Europe. The company is seeking growth in markets like China, India, and Southeast Asia, alongside the US, which benefits from import tariffs.

Chinese battery giant CATL asserts that the US cannot produce electric vehicles without China's involvement, citing its global dominance. Despite US lawmakers' efforts to block Chinese batteries, CATL and BYD remain unfazed, believing protectionist measures will hinder the American auto market. CATL's technology and low costs have propelled its leadership, with a significant portion of global EVs using its batteries.

Analysts say the extent of the Iran conflict’s impact will depend on its duration and whether it fuels inflation, prompting central banks to maintain or raise interest rates. “The current Middle East conflict adds tremendous amount of uncertainty to the vehicle market,” said Cox Automotive economist Charlie Chesbrough.

The Trump administration's latest trade deal with Britain unfairly penalizes us automakers that have partnered with Canada and Mexico, a trade group representing Detroit automakers said Thursday. The Detroit companies organized their supply chains around the 2020 US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which Trump negotiated in his first term.

JSW MG Motor India will increase prices by up to 2% on select models starting April 1, 2026, to manage rising input costs. This price revision affects both ICE and electric vehicles in the mainline portfolio, excluding premium EVs sold via MG Select. Customers are advised to book before March end to avoid the hike.

In December, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents several major automakers including General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Stellantis, said China presents a growing challenge to the US auto industry and urged Washington to prevent Chinese state-backed automakers and battery companies from establishing manufacturing facilities in the country.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD Co Ltd, will supply EV batteries to US automaker Ford Motor Co, a document on the website of the ministry of industry and information technology showed on Monday.

Country is becoming an export hub for US automaker Ford Motor Co, said Joginder Singh, president and MD of Ford India Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of the company.

Chinese EV makers Nio and XPeng have climbed to prominent positions in the Gartner Digital Automaker Index 2024. The index evaluated 22 automakers across nine categories. us automakers remain ahead, but China's rapid progress is narrowing the gap. Europe ranks third, followed by South Korea, while Japan's performance has declined.

The recall covers certain Forte small cars from the 2017 and 2018 model years, and Sedona minivans and Soul small SUVs from 2017 through 2019. The electric Soul also is included.

Sony and Honda have cancelled their Afeela 1 sedan and its unnamed SUV concept, ending a six-year project that came agonisingly close to the finish line. The Afeela 1 was already in trial production at Honda's Ohio plant and weeks from its first California deliveries. Honda's sweeping EV retreat—a $15.7 billion writedown that will hand the automaker its first annual loss since 1957—left the joint venture with no platform to build on and no path forward.

The Trump administration is easing regulatory hurdles for self-driving cars, aiming to boost us automakers' competitiveness against China. Carmakers can now seek exemptions from certain safety rules for research and demonstrations. While crash reporting will remain, the federal government plans to streamline the process, addressing concerns raised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk about the current system's burdensomeness.

Japanese automaker Honda and US giant General Motors said Thursday they were scrapping a tie-up that was aimed at producing "affordable" electric vehicles from 2027. The tie-up announced in 2022 aimed to develop electric cars cheaper than the US firm's planned $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox.

Ford Motor said on Tuesday it had made a new comprehensive contract offer in an effort to resolve a 19-day old targeted strike by the United Auto Workers but said a dispute over battery plants remained unresolved.

90 years on top, GM is no longer the No. 1 automaker in America