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Honda took a $1.7B write-off on EVs, now it’s restructuring for them
Facing what it calls “decelerating EV market growth,” the automaker is putting its R&D subsidiary in charge of development to react more quickly to trends.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Trump’s EPA scraps greenhouse gas emissions standards
The agency said its action would rescind the electric-vehicle "mandate" in place under the former Obama and Biden Administrations.
By Bengt Halvorson • Updated Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers
Renewable energy advocates say the proposal would further delay the buildout of charging station infrastructure and undermine U.S. competitiveness.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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US automakers’ EV challenges are hardly surprising, says one industry watcher
Curt Hopkins, CEO of a platform for investing in collector cars, said global differences in consumer demand, technology stacks and driving preferences all contributed to the industry’s woes.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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Mercedes-Benz shifts autonomous driving tech in 2026 S-Class
The U.S. market will see Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot tech, which was meant to be a level 3 system, replaced by the "newer" Level 2++ MB Drive Assist Pro driver assistance system.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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Deep DiveAutomated driving is staging a comeback with the help of AI
Interest in self-driving waned as technology hit some snags and automakers invested in battery-electric vehicles. But autonomy is back in focus and headed to the market in a big way.
By Dave Zoia • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Volkswagen recalls more than 44,000 EVs for battery fire risk
The battery defect is due to misaligned electrodes during manufacturing, which was confirmed by supplier SK Battery America.
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Waymo raises $16B in major funding round
The company’s robotaxi business tripled its annual volume to 15 million rides in 2025.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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At NADA Show 2026, dealers will seek out lessons in operational excellence
Auto retailers are convening in Las Vegas to talk business, but for many, improving fixed operations and falling margins remains top of mind.
By Jim Henry • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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The top automotive industry trends to follow in 2026
With automakers navigating tariffs, a sea of regulatory changes, supply chain uncertainties and waning EV demand, we’ve rounded up articles that dive into the topics OEMs and dealers are watching.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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3 regulatory topics automakers should watch in 2026
Trade, safety and emissions standards are front and center as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. automotive policy.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Tesla ending Model S, X production in Q2, CEO Elon Musk says
It’s the end of an era for the electric sedan and SUV as the company looks towards a future that includes autonomous driving, robotaxis, humanoid robots and AI compute clusters.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Sony Honda Mobility partners aligned on EV vision
It’s taken some effort to merge cultures from to two since its launch in 2022, but Sony Honda Mobility of America’s CEO says it’s going better than expected.
By Dave Zoia • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Trump administration must release EV charger funds, court rules
The Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration “yanked the NEVI Formula Program’s cord out of the outlet,” said U.S. District Judge Tana Lin. “It is simply not how things are lawfully done.”
By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Honda dissolving its fuel cell system partnership with GM
Honda said it will continue internal development of its hydrogen fuel cell technology, and intends to make it a core business segment in the future.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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NXP develops new tech to counter cyberattacks on software-defined vehicles
In an interview with WardsAuto, experts at the chipmaker said “post-quantum cryptography” technology could help isolate individual chips coming under attack.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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Volvo EX60 BEV matches XC60 PHEV on range, charging time and price
Calling the EX60 a ‘game-changer,’ Volvo Cars says the midsize SUV is engineered to break down consumer resistance to electric vehicles.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 23, 2026 -
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Limits on city, state authority over AVs proposed in new federal bill
“Significant progress” has been made on the draft, its sponsor said, but safety advocates expressed concern at a recent hearing.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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FordDirect names new chief operating officer
Tracy Noonan Fred will oversee teams dedicated to product development, dealer engagement, marketing, analytics and data strategy.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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Sony Honda Mobility of America’s CEO remains confident in EV market
With the joint venture's Afeela model now in production, Shugo Yamaguchi told WardsAuto he expects the joint venture will turn a profit before the end of the decade — even if others are pulling back from electric vehicles.
By Dave Zoia • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Hyundai hires Tesla Autopilot pioneer for top driverless role
Minwoo Park will lead software-defined vehicle and autonomous driving efforts as head of Hyundai Motor Group’s advanced vehicle platform division and as CEO of 42dot.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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GM CEO: ICE and EVs can both ‘thrive under the GM tent’
Mary Barra said GM can extend its leadership in fullsize trucks and SUVs to EVs, but will continue adjusting product mix to meet demand.
By Gary Witzenburg • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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Ford unveils in-house-built processor module for future vehicles
By developing its new electrical/electronic architecture in-house, the automaker aims to trim advanced vehicle technology costs and increase customer accessibility.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 12, 2026 -
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Volvo claims new EX60 SUV will relieve range anxiety
Prelaunch testing suggests the EX60 has a maximum 503-mile range, which Volvo credits to technological advances such as high-efficiency e-motors that cut weight.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 9, 2026 -
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Deep Dive5 auto industry trends to watch in 2026
Heading into the new year, automakers are working to mitigate the impacts of tariffs while preparing for rapid technology advancements in the industry.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 8, 2026
