Automotive News Daily Drive
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Automotive News Daily Drive
Oct. 17, 2025 | Jeep plant goes idle due to aluminum shortage; Wolters Kluwer’s Matt Babcock
The fallout from an aluminum plant fire in New York spreads to Stellantis, idling its Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer plant near Detroit. North American tariffs on cars and parts have crossed the $10 billion mark. Plus, Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer talks about the pace of tech adoption among auto lenders and what’s holding them back from completely going digital.