Amazon Autos launches online sales

The platform allows shoppers to browse, order and finance any new Hyundai vehicle in 54 U.S. markets.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 8, 2025

Hyundai CEO encourages company to embrace change

Executive Chair Euisun Chung said, “evolving consumer preferences, technological evolution and the accelerating pace of innovation will make 2025 a year of complex global dynamics.”

By Larry Avila • Jan. 7, 2025

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What Europe Can Teach America on Road Safety: Killing by Design

A study by The Economist points out that if there were a mandate on U.S. passenger vehicles to be limited to a weight of less than 5,000 lbs., a potential 2,300 lives in multi-vehicle accidents could be saved annually.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 7, 2025

Ford recalls 295K Super Duty trucks for fuel pump failures

Biodiesel deposits may form in the high-pressure fuel pump of trucks equipped with diesel engines, according to the NHTSA.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 7, 2025

BMW shores up EV rare earth materials source

The automaker’s private equity firm invested in mining startup Phoenix Tailings, which is building a New Hampshire plant expected to begin production in June.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025

Most Automakers Anticipate Bright 2025

Automakers posted sales gains in the U.S. for both electrified and gas-powered vehicles in 2024, and a bevy of new products in 2025 should boost momentum for General Motors, Hyundai and Kia, among others.

By David Kiley • Jan. 6, 2025

Toyota Motor North America lands $4.5M DOE grant

The funding will go toward the development of an industry template for EV battery recycling.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025

Desperate U.K. Automaker BEV Discounts ‘Unsustainable,’ SMMT Says

Preliminary sales figures for December reveal sales hike for BEVs but driven by discounts that automakers cannot afford long-term.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 6, 2025

Ford extends free home EV charger promotion though March

The automaker is extending the offer following record EV sales in 2024. 

By Eric Walz • Jan. 3, 2025

Hyundai fills executive ranks to shore up leadership roles

The new company leaders will oversee a wide range of operations, including finance, technology and innovation.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 3, 2025

Good Ideas: Stellantis Patents Clever Wheel-Well Heater

Stellantis has patented a wheel-well heater to keep snow, frozen slush and ice from building up in wheel wells during snowy winters.

By David Kiley • Jan. 2, 2025

Honda, Nissan merger would boost automakers’ global position: analysts

The potential deal promises to create the world’s third largest automotive company with significant technology, manufacturing and supply chain synergies.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 2, 2025

Stellantis Secures Deal to Pump Funds into its Production Robotics Company

Automaker gets equity investment boost for its automated vehicle production wing despite Italian labor union fears.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 31, 2024

How the European Auto Market Turned Upside Down

The European auto market has been significantly disrupted over the past five years, with the next five years not getting any easier as Chinese EV makers advance.

By David Kiley and Paul Myles • Dec. 27, 2024

U.K. Government Throws Potential Lifeline to Its Automakers

New Labor government launches consultation over ICE ban following outcry from domestic automakers facing billions of dollars in fines.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 27, 2024

Industry Voices | Can CX Shift From Transactional to Transformational?

We must regularly ask what customers want, what experience is needed to meet their needs and how technology can enable that experience.

By Parrish Hanna, Dennis Ephlin • Dec. 26, 2024

Wards Top 10 Stories of 2024

Much has happened in 2024 and will continue to happen in the auto industry in 2025. From EV growing pains to CEOs being toppled, WardsAuto identifies the top stories of the year, and the outlook for those stories in 2025.

By David Kiley • Dec. 24, 2024

White Paper Sees Auto Industry Nearing Breaking Point

The white paper argues the industry has to “unlearn” old engineering practices and policies that are either irrelevant or too slow, or both.

By John McElroy • Dec. 24, 2024

Volkswagen Announces Sweeping Restructuring Plan

Agreement with works council to see significant job cuts in pursuit of greater efficiency and competitive edge in electric vehicle transition.

By Greg Kable • Dec. 20, 2024

Volkswagen Extends Joint Venture With SAIC

The 40-year-old German-Sino partnership will accelerate their product offensive with new electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extender models.

By Greg Kable • Dec. 20, 2024

Subaru the most reliable car brand: Consumer Reports

The automaker’s use of shared components across different models, increased their vehicle dependability rating.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 20, 2024

Ford was plagued by recalls in 2024

The automaker has issued 62 separate recalls this year, the second-most among the Detroit Three, according to the NHTSA.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024

Key tech details of Rivian and VW’s joint venture partnership

Significant work has been done to ensure Rivian’s electrical architecture and software are compatible with Volkswagen vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024

Stellantis Charm Offensive Sees Production Boost Pledge for Italy

Post-Tavares business strategy kicks off with auto group promising full vehicle production plans to secure Italian jobs starting in 2026.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 19, 2024

GM, ChargePoint partner to deploy 500 ultra-fast EV chargers

The chargers will support electric vehicles equipped with either CCS or NACS charging ports without the need for adapters.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2024