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BMW Boosts Power in Refreshed X5, X6

The interiors of the refreshed X5 and X6 adopt similar changes to the facelifted X7, alongside which they are built at BMW’s Spartanburg factory in South Carolina.

By Greg Kable • Feb. 9, 2023

Alfa Romeo Going Bigger and Faster With New BEV Flagship in 2027

Alfa Romeo is developing a new flagship vehicle in the U.S. for a 2027 debut.

By David Kiley • Feb. 8, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

By WardsAuto staff

Tesla’s Elon Musk Facing New Challenges After Jury Acquittal

Lawyers for Elon Musk argued the Tesla CEO was only thinking out loud when he tweeted in 2018 that he had lined up the financing to take the EV maker private.

By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 7, 2023

Toyota Explains Why It Hasn’t Joined BEV Craze

Plug-in, fuel cells, hybrids, and internal-combustion engines deserve longer looks, says Toyota's Hollis and J.D. Power's Betts.

By Steve Finlay • Feb. 7, 2023

Convertible BEV in Spotlight at Nissan Futures Event

Nissan Futures will feature interactive customer events, panel discussions with experts and various displays, all designed to showcase the automaker’s innovations in electrification, vehicle intelligence, power management, vehicle battery reuse and more.

By Wards Staff • Feb. 7, 2023

Post-Ghosn Era Turbulent for Automakers Renault, Nissan

Renault Nissan and the third alliance partner, Mitsubishi, are profitable, but sales, production and market share all have declined since Ghosn’s ouster as CEO in late 2018.

By Roger Schreffler • Feb. 6, 2023

Ford Endures Tough 2022 As Quality Issues Persist

CEO Jim Farley, who has complained about Ford’s warranty costs and quality issues in the past, says quality lapses remain a major concern.

By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 3, 2023

Honda Takes the Lead for iSpot.tv’s Most-Seen Auto Ad

A new commercial for the Pilot TrailSport netted top TV ad impression counts, thanks in part to NFL and NBA games.

By Wards Staff • Feb. 3, 2023

2024 CX-90 CUV Steers Mazda in New Direction

Mazda shifts to a rear-biased, longitudinal layout for its big, 3-row CX-90 CUV, launching with electrified options, including a PHEV version. We chat with Jeff Guyton, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, about where Mazda goes from here.

By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 3, 2023

Mercedes-AMG E63 to Get 6-Cyl. Plug-In Hybrid Power in 2024

The upcoming gasoline-electric system will replace the traditional V-8 in AMG’s performance sedan.

By Greg Kable • Feb. 2, 2023

GM Will Sit Out Tesla-Ford EV Price War, CEO Barra Says

The automaker still expects to meet its goal of selling 1 million electric vehicles in North America by 2025, thanks in part to aggressive investments in battery production, CEO Mary Barra tells analysts during a discussion of fourth-quarter 2022 results.

By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 1, 2023

Maserati Rides Grecale, BEVs Into Future

Stellantis is eager to grow the Maserati brand globally, and hopes a new Grecale crossover and GT, including a BEV version of the latter, will attract new customers.

By David Kiley • Feb. 1, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Facelifted GLE CUV

New features in the GLE CUV and GLE CUV Coupe include an updated MBUX operating system and Smart Home function.

By Greg Kable • Jan. 31, 2023

Audi Matches Futuristic Concept Car to Active Lifestyles

While the Audi activesphere is in autonomous mode, high-tech headsets provide a view of the real environment and the route while simultaneously displaying 3D content and interactive elements for drivers and passengers.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 30, 2023

Dealers Discuss Ford EV Certification Plans

Ford says its EV certification process will help dealers gear up for the electrified future, but the plan is getting pushback as a potential violation of franchise laws.

By Nancy Dunham • Jan. 29, 2023

Lincoln Readies Dealers to Move Into the BEV Market

The automaker doesn’t have a BEV in its lineup, but its president promises that will change.

By Nancy Dunham • Jan. 28, 2023

Toyota Tells Dealers Working as Fast as Can to Rebuild Inventory

The automaker won’t hold back on production in order to maintain high prices and low incentives, dealers are told at the annual NADA make meeting, which retailers say featured several rounds of applause, including for the newly redesigned Toyota Prius hybrid sedan.

By Jim Henry • Jan. 28, 2023

Nissan Touts Its Improved Relations With Dealers

A manufacturer-dealer partnership has led to a “renewed common ambition,” says Nissan’s Jeremie Papin.

By Steve Finlay • Jan. 27, 2023

Subaru Chief Sees Plenty of Growth Ahead

A lineup tailored for U.S. tastes positions the manufacturer for success.

By Jim Henry • Jan. 27, 2023

Hyundai Resumes Fleet Business

The automaker hopes the move will boost dealers’ inventory.

By Steve Finlay • Jan. 27, 2023

Chevrolet Remains Atop Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

An enduring ad for Silverado models has been No.1 for TV ad impressions three weeks straight.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 27, 2023

Volvo Links Lower Profit Margins to Customer Loyalty

Volvo Group President and CEO Martin Lundstedt cites inflationary pressures and ongoing supply-chain logistics constraints among the leading headwinds for fulfilling customer orders.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 27, 2023

Tesla’s Musk Says Volume Cybertruck Production Still a Year Away

Tesla CEO Elon Musk first showed a prototype of the Cybertruck in 2019. During a call with investors and analysts, he says the electric-vehicle maker will begin ramping up production this summer.

By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 26, 2023

Bentley Design Chief Returns to VW

A veteran of Volkswagen design operations, Mindt replaces Jozef Kaban, who has been named creative art director at the German automaker.

By Greg Kable • Jan. 26, 2023

Honda Realigns Around Hybrids, BEVs, Tougher SUVs and Better Quality

Honda is realigning its business and is setting out to finally vie for leadership in the EV space.

By David Kiley • Jan. 26, 2023