Nissan slashes operating profit amid sales dip

The automaker lowered its forecasted sales volume for fiscal year 2023 to 3.44 million vehicles last week.

By Haley Cawthon • April 24, 2024

Tesla’s Musk Says Affordable BEV Coming in Early 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Tesla plans to build “affordable models” that incorporate pieces of a next-generation platform on the production lines in the company’s existing factories in China, Germany, California and Texas.

By Joseph Szczesny • April 24, 2024

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GM aims to build up to 300K EVs in 2024

The automaker anticipates that new electric vehicle launches will help it achieve its ambitious sales targets in 2024.

By Eric Walz • April 24, 2024

Tesla accelerates launch of new models

The EV maker said production for a new vehicle lineup will start months earlier than originally announced and include a more affordable model.

By Haley Cawthon • April 23, 2024

GM Claims Profitability Despite Q1 China, BEV Losses

Chairman and CEO Mary Barra says GM is preparing to launch several new vehicles that will bolster its position in China and expects to become profitable again in second-quarter 2024.

By Joseph Szczesny • April 23, 2024

Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions

Indirect emissions are notoriously hard to calculate and address, so the Science Based Targets initiative put forth a new guideline.

By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024

Stellantis shareholders approve CEO compensation boost

Carlos Tavares’ total compensation was nearly $39.5 million last year, a 56% year-over-year increase.

By Haley Cawthon • April 23, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Refines EQS

The electric sedan gains subtle styling updates and a larger-capacity battery for greater range in the face of added competition.

By Greg Kable • April 23, 2024

Vauxhall/Opel SUV Now All Electrified Powertrains

Brand's popular midsize Grandland SUV offers BEV, PHEV and mild-hybrid powertrain options.

By Paul Myles • April 23, 2024

GM Energy rolls out its first vehicle-to-home EV charging products

The bidirectional charging technology allows an electric vehicle’s battery to provide backup power to homes.

By Eric Walz • April 22, 2024

Hybrids Power Toyota’s European Sales

First-quarter sales show a 10% lift across the automaker's brands, with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains dominating.

By Paul Myles • April 22, 2024

UAW Wins at VW Chattanooga, Sets Sights on Mercedes-Benz Alabama

The May vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, AL, is the next major test of the UAW’s campaign to organize the 150,000 workers employed by European and Asian carmakers located in the Deep South.

By Joseph Szczesny • April 22, 2024

WardsAuto Podcast: Toyota’s Hybrid Body-on-Frame Strategy

Toyota is poised to take advantage of surging interest in hybrids with offerings on cars, as well as both unibody and body-on-frame trucks and utility vehicles.

By Wards Staff • April 22, 2024

Labor Strife Shadows Financial Outlook for Embattled Tesla

Tesla’s sales have been dropping across Scandinavia where the strike by the company’s Swedish mechanics has picked up broad support from other elements of organized labor, a critical element of Scandinavian culture.

By Joseph Szczesny • April 22, 2024

Tesla recalls Cybertruck to fix accelerator pedal problem

The recall is Tesla’s fourth this year and involves 3,878 Cybertrucks manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023 through April 4.

By Eric Walz • April 20, 2024

Volkswagen workers join UAW in historic vote

A vast majority of the Chattanooga, Tennessee plant workers voted in favor of joining the union.

By Haley Cawthon • April 20, 2024

Mazda Launches CX-80 Larger Crossover in Europe

Modest increase in length and height allows third-row seating in automaker's latest family-focused crossover.

By Paul Myles • April 19, 2024

GM EVs to Support Bidirectional Charging

General Motors is kicking off a business to sell customers accessories that will allow them to power a home and other BEVs via bidirectional charging.

By David Kiley • April 19, 2024

Honda details progress on Ohio EV hub

The automaker is retooling facilities in Marysville, Anna and East Liberty, Ohio.

By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024

Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting

A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.

By S.L. Fuller • April 18, 2024

Rivian cuts 1% of workforce

The EV maker said the latest round of layoffs are part of a continued effort to right-size the business.

By Haley Cawthon • April 18, 2024

Honda Displays Three New BEVs at Auto China 2024

Two production-ready and one near-ready concept model launch the automaker's new Ye Series electric assault on the Chinese market.

By Paul Myles • April 18, 2024

Ford recalls over 456K Bronco Sport, Maverick models

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of drive power on two of the automaker’s more popular vehicles.

By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024

With Range Boost, Lucid’s Outlook Improves

Lucid boosts the range of its Air GT model to 516 miles between charges, and makes charging time faster.

By David Kiley • April 17, 2024

Toyota clinches $150M for new climate-focused fund

The fund will build on the automaker’s inaugural 2021 climate fund, which has backed climate tech startups and carbon capture and storage companies.

By Zoya Mirza • April 17, 2024