Most automakers close 2024 on a high note

Ford, GM report record-setting marks for electric vehicles sold, while Stellantis falters.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 14, 2025

Automakers respond to devastating California wildfires

BMW Group joined the list of automakers donating or offering support to relief efforts.

By Larry Avila • Updated Jan. 23, 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

Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger and VW ID. Buzz Named North American Car, Truck and Utility of Year

In a very tight race, WardsAuto managed to predict two of the three winners.

By Drew Winter • Jan. 13, 2025

GM using AI to find the best locations for EV chargers

The automaker says uncertainty about how to find charging stations remains a hurdle to prospective customers.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 13, 2025

5 auto industry trends to watch in 2025

Automakers are not likely to lose sight of their long-term electrification goals.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2025

Toyota shuffles its North American C-suite operations

The new executive assignments are aimed at bolstering the automaker’s leadership in its software and electrification segments.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 10, 2025

GM’s SVP of global design to retire after a 42-year career

Bryan Nesbitt, current executive director of global Cadillac design, will take over the role July 1.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2025

Renault Warns EU CO2 Emissions Targets Hurting Domestic Automakers

The need to avoid punitive fines by buying emissions credits from BEV makers is diverting funds away from European automakers' vital R&D budgets.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 9, 2025

CES 2025: Toyota’s Emerald City, Zeekr and Honda’s 0 BEVs

CES 2025 is a forum and showcase for companies with new ideas. Toyota is talking up its planned smart city built at the foot of Mount Fuji. Zeekr is the only automaker from China showcasing its new cars and technology. And Honda shows off two prototypes of vehicles due on the market in 2026.

By David Kiley • Jan. 8, 2025

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

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