GM’s Newest EVs Are Rolling Off the Line With Batteries Made From Old Ones
GM has begun shipping production EVs — including the GMC Sierra EV — with battery cells made from 100% recycled nickel, cobalt, and manganese, sourced partly from end-of-life GM battery packs. The recycled material met the same performance standards as newly mined minerals in testing.
Ford, JPMorgan Chase and Michigan Launch a $3 Billion Push to Rebuild the State’s Supplier Base
Ford, JPMorgan Chase, and the state of Michigan have launched Michigan LIFT, a $3 billion public-private initiative to help manufacturing suppliers access financing, workforce training, and new business. Ford and JPMorgan have each pledged up to $1 billion toward the decade-long program.
Ford Halts F-150 Production at Two Plants as a Mystery Parts Shortage Drags On
Ford halted F-150 production at its Dearborn Truck Plant through September 30 and canceled multiple shifts at Kansas City Assembly, idling roughly 3,500 to 4,000 workers amid an unexplained supplier parts shortage unrelated to last year’s aluminum supply disruption.
Honda Nears Deal for a $2.5 Billion Ohio Plant to Build Its Next Flagship SUVs
Honda is reportedly finalizing plans for a $2.5 billion hybrid vehicle plant in Ohio — its first new North American factory in about 20 years — to build the next-generation Acura MDX and two new flagship crossovers, internally known as the “Pilot XXL” and “Acura XL.”
Automakers Are Spending Billions on AI — a New Report Shows Who’s Actually Getting a Return
A new PwC analysis shows automakers account for 75% of automotive AI investment across 60+ use cases, while suppliers focus narrowly on component-level tools. Product-focused AI can return up to six times its initial investment, and AI now edges out battery technology as the industry’s top strategic priority.
Akio Toyoda Joins the Automotive Hall of Fame — and Uses the Moment to Call on Rivals to Work Together
Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame on September 23, becoming the fourth member of his family so honored. In his acceptance speech, Toyoda urged rival automakers to unite and pursue collective effort rather than compete alone.
America’s Aging Vehicle Fleet Is Fueling a $599.7 Billion Aftermarket Boom
The US automotive aftermarket is projected to grow to $599.7 billion in 2026, according to AAPEX’s new media guide, driven by a vehicle fleet whose average age has climbed to 12.94 years. The sector now supports nearly 5 million US jobs and continues to consolidate through active M&A activity.
Xiaomi Launches an Entirely New Brand — SkyNomad — Built Around Range-Extender SUVs
Xiaomi has launched SkyNomad, an entirely new sub-brand built around range-extender SUVs, debuting the full-size N90 and midsize N70 simultaneously to challenge established players like AITO, Li Auto, and XPeng in China’s EREV market.
BYD’s New Sealion 08 Flagship Brings Its Next-Generation Battery to Both Electric and Hybrid Buyers at Once
BYD has launched the Sealion 08 flagship SUV in China with its second-generation Blade Battery available across both EV and PHEV variants — a first for the brand. The EV version delivers up to 900 km of CLTC range and 643 horsepower.
