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Ford, SK On dissolving BlueOval SK battery joint venture
The automaker’s planned investment in the joint venture announced in 2021 was the largest-ever manufacturing commitment in company history, Ford said at the time.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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FCA US recalls over 72,000 Ram trucks for blank instrument cluster displays
The digital instrument displays, which show important safety information, may be blank at startup or while driving.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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5 electrified takeaways from the 2025 LA Auto Show
Automakers made up for the relative dearth of luxury models by showing off a variety of electrified vehicles and SUVs.
By Bengt Halvorson • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts one cut in 2026
Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Ford recalls over 100K Escape SUVs for issues with liftgate hinge covers
All of the affected vehicles are equipped with an optional panoramic glass roof.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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BMW names Milan Nedeljković as its new CEO
He was selected for his “strategic foresight, entrepreneurial thinking, and strong implementation skills,” the automaker said.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Ford teams with Renault to bring new EVs to Europe
Partnership hopes to cut vehicle production and development costs as competition builds from China.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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First Drive: The 2026 Volvo EX30 is exactly what the market needs
In both RWD and AWD Cross Country forms, the EX30 family points the way to stylish and affordable compact EVs.
By Bengt Halvorson • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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LA Auto Show vehicles reveal dealers must prepare for electrified future
With myriad electrified powertrain options now on the market, automakers told WardsAuto they are committed to boosting training for dealer sales staff.
By Alysha Webb • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Stellantis CEO backs ‘achievable’ CO2 targets for the EU
Antonio Filosa is urging European regulators to follow the lead of the U.S. in reacting to consumer demand for "technological neutrality” of passenger vehicles.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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2026 Lucid Gravity Touring gets closer to Earth
The rollout of a more affordable version gives the Lucid Gravity EV a better chance to click with families.
By Bengt Halvorson • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Volkswagen Group appoints new head of group and product strategy
Ludwig Fazel will report directly to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume in the new role.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Zeekr launched in Germany as U.K. EV charge-per-mile wins backing
Premium brand confident of sales in Europe's biggest auto market.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Nexperia spat shows automotive supply chains vulnerable to geopolitics
Manufacturers must guard against production disruptions resulting from other potential international dustups, says Moody’s Supply Chain Director Sapna Amlani.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Honda recalls nearly 257K Accord Hybrid models for software defect
Due to a programming error by Honda’s supplier, the integrated control module can reset while driving, leading to a loss of power.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of European Automobile Manufacturers’ Assn. (ACEA).
Hybrids top EU new car registrations through October
Meanwhile, BEVs have recorded year-on-year increases but still remain below regulator targets, said the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Assn.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Trump proposes ‘reset’ of CAFE standards
The White House claims that the current Biden-era standards have imposed “unrealistic fuel economy targets” on automakers.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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GAC starts European vehicle production with Magna
Aion V electric SUVs begin rolling off the assembly line at Graz, Austria, hoping to sidestep EU import tariffs.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Ford recalls nearly 230K Bronco SUVs over blank instrument cluster displays
The digital display, which shows critical vehicle information, may fail to power up at startup due to a software error.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Tariffs swing volumes up and down for auto haulers
Carriers and brokers serving automakers face volatile demand, driving them to focus on what they can control.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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AI design helping automakers match China’s speed-to-market
Neural Concept is growing its client base by promising production speed, efficiency and razor’s-edge technology.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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GM senior vice president of software and services to depart
Baris Cetinok's exit comes as the automaker brings together its vehicle software engineering and global product under one organization, which has led to a reshuffling of executive leadership.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI
The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors such as transportation equipment, which chose to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said Susan Spence, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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Ionna plans $250M investment in EV charging infrastructure in California
The joint venture between eight automakers plans to install up to 30,000 electric vehicle charging bays in the U.S. by 2030.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2025 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Co.
Toyota recalls over 1M vehicles over backup camera issues
The recall includes more than three dozen Toyota and Lexus models.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 1, 2025
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