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Hyundai’s next-gen ‘Pleos Connect’ infotainment tech launching this month
The AI-powered system features a smartphone-like interface and the automaker plans to deploy it in approximately 20 million vehicles by 2030.
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Ford launches ‘Ford Energy’ battery energy storage subsidiary
The subsidiary will manufacture battery energy storage systems for data centers, utilities and large industrial and commercial customers in the U.S.
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UK sales surge 24% in April amid challenging environment
New-car registrations bounced back from a year ago, but questions of sustainability and meeting mandated EV targets persist.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsGenesis GV70 Sport Prestige delivers award-worthy sportiness, stature
Although Genesis is relatively new to the luxury space, its interior design and execution celebrate that freshness without sacrificing capability.
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Toyota merges 4 distinct campaigns in EV push
With EV sales on the rise, the automaker worked with four separate agencies to create a diverse set of creatives that target key demographics.
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Renault denies collapse of expansion plans for Spanish plant
Despite rumors that the automaker is scrapping plans to bring three new models to its Palencia factory, talks with unions are ongoing.
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Lithia Motors reorganizes dealerships as part of productivity push
CEO Bryan DeBoer aims to centralize roles and combine others to remove layers, even potentially shifting service advisors to remote work.
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US tariffs erase all of Toyota’s North America profits in FY2026
Despite selling over 10 million vehicles globally and generating the highest sales revenue in company history, tariffs turned Toyota’s North America stronghold into a loss-making region.
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Lexus unveils the 2027 TZ, its first three-row electric SUV
The SUV is built on Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform and will be available with two battery options with an estimated range of 300 miles.
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Stellantis, Leapmotor JV expands collaboration with first new EV
The two automakers hope to benefit from China’s low-cost production techniques and European dealership distribution networks.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsQuite a comeback: Stylish cabin marks Jeep Cherokee’s triumphant return
A taut design, attention to detail, high level of functionality and a nod to sustainability land the completely redone Jeep Cherokee on the 2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX list.
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Wards 10 Best Awards2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners: OEMs look to redefine the in-cabin experience
Digital cockpits, connectivity, the return of buttons and knobs and more premium materials are among the trends transforming vehicle interiors.
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Courtesy of Kia
Kia cuts entry price of EV6 by $5,000 amid surging hybrid sales
A price drop for the sporty-styled electric vehicle bodes well for the upcoming entry-level EV3, which arrives at U.S. dealers later this year
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Toyota reveals grand AI vision for vehicles and beyond
The automaker’s foundational vision-language model will be central for the learning and decision-making of its autonomous-driving and safety systems.
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Courtesy of Ford
Ford’s upcoming $30,000 electric truck: 7 intriguing new twists
Fewer parts and rapid iteration are among the keys to keeping efficiency high and costs low for the automaker’s future family of affordable EVs.
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Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal
The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.
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General Motors sourcing 100% renewable energy for US operations
The company claims it is the first U.S. automaker to reach the milestone and said it matched 70% of its global electricity usage with renewables in 2025.
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Volvo Cars global sales slump 10% from February to April
The automaker cited “record-low consumer sentiment” in the U.S. and competition in China, which offset its strong EV performance in Europe.
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Sonic Automotive’s focus on used cars led to record profits in Q1
Higher revenue from used vehicles helped the company offset a 10% year-on-year drop in new-car sales.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsSubaru Outback draws family in with fine textures and thoughtful touches
Myriad user-experience improvements and a handsomely appointed interior make the seventh-generation Outback Touring XT a winning pick for a 2026 Wards Best Interiors & UX trophy.
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GM rolling out Google’s Gemini to 4M vehicles in the US
The company says it’s one of the largest deployments of generative AI in the auto industry.
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Courtesy of Rivian
Rivian raising Georgia EV plant’s initial capacity by 50% to 300K vehicles a year
The company said it worked with the Department of Energy to update a loan of up to $4.5 billion to expand the facility and boost U.S. manufacturing jobs.
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Courtesy of Ford
Deep DiveInside Ford’s efforts to build an affordable electric truck
WardsAuto's tour of the automaker's Long Beach facility found a skunkworks team that's focused on rapidly testing new ideas as it races to gain a competitive edge.
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Elon Musk to build advanced chip factories in Austin, Texas, for SpaceX and Tesla
A public hearing related to the proposed semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication facility is scheduled for June 3 at 9 a.m. Central Time.
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Courtesy of Maserati
Asbury Automotive sheds some dealerships as an investment in the future
A new dealer management system and funds freed through the sale of some stores will help the automotive retail giant “harvest” greater operating efficiencies.
