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Hyundai sets sights on midsize pickup, more hybrids and domestic production

The Korean automaker holds to previously announced goals of selling 3.3 million electrified vehicles by 2030, but is upping its hybrid vehicle count and also adding EREVs to its product mix.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 18, 2025

Toyota recalls 94K EVs for windshield defogger malfunctions

Among the problems are electrical compressor failures that can lead to condensation build-up on the windows and reduced visibility.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.

By WardsAuto staff

Automaker Pressure May Scupper Europe ICE Ban

The critics of the planned BEV sales mandate scheduled for 2035 are encouraged by a meeting with regulators.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 17, 2025

Ford’s Radically New Way to Make Cars

It’s appropriate that Ford, the company which first used the moving assembly line, will be the first to get rid of it.

By John McElroy • Sept. 17, 2025

US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review

Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025

Hyundai Believes It Has Formula for Gains with New Palisade; Price Rises

The brand has had one of the best-selling large 3-row crossovers in the U.S. since introducing the first-gen Palisade in 2020.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 16, 2025

Ford issues largest recall of 2025: Over 1.4 million vehicles for backup camera fault

The automaker has recalled over 2.5 million vehicles for rearview camera problems since January.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2025

Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’

The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 15, 2025

JLR Suppliers Facing Bankruptcy Over Cyber Shutdown

Automaker battles to restore IT services for third week as suppliers run out of cash.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 15, 2025

Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’

The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 15, 2025

Nissan Takes Leaf to the Next Level

The full 2026 redesign of Nissan’s and the auto industry’s first mainstream battery-electric vehicle is a winner.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 12, 2025

WardsAuto and Automotive Dive Combine: New Site and Newsletter Coming Soon

Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications' work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2025

Automotive Dive and WardsAuto combine: new site and newsletter coming soon

Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications’ work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 1, 2025

Lucid Group closes on $300M Uber investment

The strategic financing, which was announced in July, will cover the development costs associated with adding Lucid Gravity robotaxis to the Uber platform globally.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2025

Stellantis Wins Back Star Designer from Renault

Five-time European Car of the Year winner Gilles Vidal returns to his roots as head of design for Stellantis.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 11, 2025

Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal

The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports. 

By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2025

Toyota moving Lexus ES production back to Japan

The automaker’s largest global manufacturing site in Kentucky will continue building its Camry and RAV4 hybrid models.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA appoints VP of customer services

Long-time company executive Nicolette Lambrechts will take over the role on Nov. 1.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025

Lotus Cuts Jobs as U.S. Tariffs Bite

The niche sports car maker blames the job cuts on a trading hit to about a third of its annual vehicle sales.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 9, 2025

Feds arrest 475 at Hyundai’s EV battery factory jobsite

The project in Georgia is the future home of the automaker's $4.3B battery factory co-owned by LG Energy Solution.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 9, 2025

IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich Day 1 Sees European and Chinese Debuts

German and Chinese automakers lock horns at Europe’s biggest auto show on its first official day.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2025

Stellantis loses global sales leader of Jeep

Mike Koval also previously led Mopar North America and the Ram truck brand.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025

Rivian lays off workers from its commercial team

The staff reduction impacted less than 1.5% of the company’s workforce of nearly 15,000, a spokesperson said.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025

VW of America names chief communications officer

Jeannine Ginivan returns to her former role with the automaker after departing in 2018.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2025