Driverless Tech Stars at Munich Show

Highway and city-street autonomous test drives will take place around Munich, as part of a major tech showcase at next month’s IAA Mobility 2025.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 21, 2025

Silicon Valley startup Tensor unveils a personal ‘RoboCar’

The company plans to deliver the Level 4 autonomous vehicle to customers in the second half of 2026.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2025

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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

Rivian moving forward on $5B Georgia EV plant

The battery electric vehicle maker will host two events next month to mark the restart of construction in 2026. 

By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2025

Volvo Appointments to Improve Product Lineup

The previously vacant role of chief commercial officer at Volvo is filled by Erik Severinson, who will be tasked with boosting consumer offerings both in models and powertrain choices.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 19, 2025

Volvo names chief commercial officer

Erik Severinson is tasked with improving the automaker’s product line up and boosting EV sales.

By Paul Myles | WardsAuto • Aug. 19, 2025

Mercedes in Talks to Sell Vehicle Lease Business

The German OEM looks to raise more than €1 billion during a challenging trading environment for European automakers.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 18, 2025

Hyundai Electrifies the Family SUV Experience with 2026 Ioniq 9

Smooth and powerful handling, a well-appointed interior with comfortable seats and scads of technology, plus more than 300 miles of range, make Hyundai's latest addition to its Ioniq all-electric lineup a winner.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 18, 2025

Tesla’s North America service director departs

Piero Landolfi joined the electric automaker in October 2016 and was appointed as head of service for North America in August 2020.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 14, 2025

BMW appoints new head of US technology office

Stefan Gerhaeusser will lead BMW’s Silicon Valley-based research and development operation, swapping positions with the former head of the division.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 14, 2025

Ford recalls 312K vehicles for loss of power brake assist

The problem was escalated to the automaker’s Critical Concern Review Group on May 14 after the issue was identified on a management lease vehicle. 

By Eric Walz • Aug. 13, 2025

Rivian announces new Atlanta headquarters

The automaker’s East Coast office is expected to open by year’s end and will initially house around 100 workers.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 13, 2025

Generous New BEV Incentives Agreed Coming in Italy

There will be big cash handouts for urbanites individuals and small businesses despite a chronic lack of inner-city charging infrastructure.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 13, 2025

GM inks domestic rare earth magnet supply deal with Noveon Magnetics

The Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Calls for Rethink on EU’s ICE Ban

The automaker’s CEO claims more incentives to make the switch to BEVs could prevent Europe’s auto industry from hitting a “wall.”

By Paul Myles • Aug. 12, 2025

More new car buyers are trading in vehicles they still owe money on

Higher prices and interest rates are fueling a rise in underwater car loans, according to new analysis from Edmunds.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 12, 2025

Ford launching new $30K BEV pickup with modular assembly in 2027

The automaker says it has shaken off an older design approach to engineer and manufacture a vehicle to match the quickness and flexibility of Chinese OEMs.

By Christie Schweinsberg | WardsAuto • Aug. 12, 2025

Ford Launching New $30,000 BEV Pickup with Modular Assembly in 2027

The Dearborn, MI-based automaker says it has shaken off the old ways of designing, engineering and manufacturing a vehicle to match the quickness and flexibility of Chinese OEMs.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 11, 2025

Uber and Lyft CEOs want to add more robotaxis

The ride-hailing companies are partnering with several robotaxi and technology companies to bring more AVs to more cities.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2025

Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing

The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 11, 2025

Dodge Restores ICE Charger for 2026, Unveils Durango Jailbreak and Charger Scat Pack Packages

Stellantis’s U.S. muscle brand is adding horsepower to niche offerings as BEV mandates roll back.

By David Kiley • Aug. 8, 2025

Nissan partners with Electrum to ease home EV charging

Advisors will help the automaker’s customers compare bids from contractors and identify incentives to help offset EV charger installation costs.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 8, 2025

New vehicle brand loyalty inching closer to pre-pandemic levels

Toyota leads OEMs while Tesla has faltered, according to a new report.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 8, 2025

Toyota reports $3.3B drop in Q1 net income as tariffs take hold

The automaker expects that the impact of tariffs on its operating income for the remainder of FY2026 will be $9.5 billion.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 7, 2025

Lucid disappoints Wall Street, drops production forecast

The company’s models will lose the federal tax credit while the upstart automaker faces stiff competition from better-known brands selling BEVs.

By David Kiley | WardsAuto • Aug. 7, 2025

Toyota invests more than $50M in Arizona testing center

The improvements to the desert facility reflects the automaker’s drive to do business “where it sells.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2025