BMW's return to the show highlights European automakers' concern about the growing presence of Chinese brands in Europe.
So far, there is no indication the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore will have an impact on automotive supply chains on the level of COVID or the semiconductor shortage.
The EPA's decision to recast emission regulations for 2027-32 model year vehicles will give automakers a better chance to make needed progress. It shouldn't be wasted.
Some automakers and Tier 1 parts companies, on the hook for billions of dollars in EV and software-related investments, are asking their supply chains for longer payment terms or to defer payments entirely.
Frustrated with slower than expected EV sales, automakers helped convince the EPA to tap the brakes on the zero-emission vehicle transition.
EV alliances, such as the one announced by Honda and Nissan, will be crucial for automakers' balance sheets and longevity.
The UAW's $40 million drive to organize nonunion assembly plants will kick off with a vote at VW's assembly complex in Chattanooga, the site of another famous march through the South.