Nissan ousts CEO after failed Honda merger

Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa was tapped to lead the automaker following a C-suite shakeup in which five executives are stepping down.

By Larry Avila • March 11, 2025

Has China Hit Peak Auto?

The Chinese auto industry is starting to face some significant headwinds. For one thing, a lot of countries are uncomfortable with all those Chinese cars pouring into their markets.

By John McElroy • March 10, 2025

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Tesla CFO sells $1.7M more in stock

The sale comes as Tesla’s stock has lost a third of its value since President Donald Trump took office, amid a backlash against the EV maker’s CEO Elon Musk and a broadening trade war. 

By Grace Noto • March 10, 2025

BYD Considers Third European BEV Assembly Plant

Chinese BEV giant anticipating rapid growth despite EU's import tariffs but raises regulator concerns over vehicles with high proportion of non-European components.

By Paul Myles • March 10, 2025

Toyota halts RAV4 production in Japan after deadly explosion at supplier

The disruption should not impact the automaker’s production of the vehicle in the U.S., a company spokesperson said.

By Larry Avila • March 7, 2025

Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth

The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.

By Eric Walz • March 7, 2025

Stellantis Extends Lifecycle of its European Lease Rental Fleet

Automaker offers low-cost vehicle leasing to consumers in Italy by reconditioning end-of-contract vehicles.

By Paul Myles • March 7, 2025

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025

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Ford Pro’s connected vehicle fleet grew 40% since 2023

The automaker’s software products for fleet operators helps optimize productivity and maximize vehicle uptime.

By Eric Walz • March 6, 2025

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.

By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025

Prospects for Peace May Bring Automakers Back to Russia

After the Ukraine-Russia war began, some global automakers sold their business to local partners with buyback options giving them control over their former assets.

By Eugene Gerden • March 6, 2025

Europe’s Five Point Auto Industry Strategy Plan

European Commission spells out its vision to bolster domestic BEV production and help domestic automakers compete with cheap Chinese products and potential U.S. tariffs.

By Paul Myles • March 6, 2025

US pauses auto tariffs by one month

The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.

By Phil Neuffer • March 5, 2025

Kia reveals details of EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept at its ‘2025 EV Day’ event

The automaker is aggressively pursuing its global electrification plans, despite slower than anticipated EV adoption and uncertainties in the U.S. market due to tariffs.

By Eric Walz • March 5, 2025

GM names its first-ever chief AI officer

Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology. 

By Larry Avila • March 5, 2025

BYD Proposes Teaming With Tesla to Destroy ICE in Europe

Despite BEV rivalry, Chinese executive suggests the two companies can work to force ICE automakers off European roads.

By Paul Myles • March 4, 2025

EU’s Rescue Plan Gives Automakers Three Years to Hit BEV Sales Targets

Regulators hope to avoid industry crisis as falling BEV sales, punitive zero-emission-vehicle sales fines and cheap Chinese imports push Europe's auto industry to the brink.

By Paul Myles • March 3, 2025

Tesla recalls 376K vehicles for loss of power steering assist

The circuit board for the electronic power steering may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of assist after coming to a stop.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 28, 2025

Audio a Matter of Life-And-Death in Future Vehicles

Matt Marchese, one of Audio Foundry's founding members, tells WardsAuto that audio goes beyond music playback as autonomous driving features become more widely used throughout the auto industry.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 28, 2025

Stellantis reports 70% decline in net profits in 2024

The automaker’s turnaround plan included high-profile leadership changes for its Jeep and Dodge brands in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 27, 2025

Volvo weighs increasing US production, domestic sourcing to offset tariffs

CEO Jim Rowan said the automaker can quickly ramp up capacity at its South Carolina plant.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2025

Aston Martin Cuts 5% of Labor in Turnaround Bid

Automaker trimming costs as it battles with sharp rise in losses and growing company debt.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 27, 2025

Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025

Lucid CEO resigns, company seeking permanent successor

COO Marc Winterhoff will lead the EV maker on an interim basis in place of Peter Rawlinson.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 26, 2025