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Nissan’s Digital Reveal of First of Series BEV Concepts

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Nissan is running a series of digital reveals of its concept BEVs ahead of the Japan Mobility Show later this month.The first reveal is of i...

By Paul Myles • Oct. 3, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast: Honda Prologue and Subaru’s EV Future

Honda is launching its first BEV, the Honda Prologue; and Subaru’s plans for seven electrified vehicles by 2027.

By Wards Staff • Oct. 2, 2023

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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.

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Tesla misses Q3 delivery expectations

Factory upgrades this summer slowed vehicle production, the electric automaker said.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 2, 2023

U.S. Expands Sanctions on Russian Automotive Sector

Among automakers, only Kaliningrad-based Avtovor is not on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s list of companies whose assets are blocked.

By Eugene Gerden • Oct. 2, 2023

EVs could reach 86% of global vehicle sales by 2030

Although electric vehicles took roughly six years to get from 1% to 10% of global market share, it will take just six more years to reach 80% adoption, an RMI report says.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 2, 2023

Suppliers say automakers must balance sustainability with safety, costs

Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the automotive industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 2, 2023

Honda dreams of net zero emissions with first all-electric SUV campaign

“Keep Dreaming” introduces the 2024 Prologue and showcases the company’s history of innovation and commitment to global carbon neutrality.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 2, 2023

UAW Adds GM, Ford Assembly Plants to Walkout

Walkouts at GM’s Delta Township (MI) assembly plant and Ford's Chicago Assembly plant add to 25,000 workers already on strike against Detroit’s automakers.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 29, 2023

7,000 more UAW members to strike at Ford Chicago plant and GM Michigan factory

Stellantis will not face additional picket lines after making concessions ahead of the UAW’s Facebook Live event Friday morning, union President Shawn Fain said.

By Thai Phi Le • Sept. 29, 2023

Lexus Again Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

A Lexus commercial had a 13.6% decrease in national TV ad impressions week-over-week, but still remained in first place, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • Sept. 29, 2023

Tesla sued for racial harassment, retaliation at California factory

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges a pervasive pattern of racism against Black employees at the carmaker’s plant in Fremont. 

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 29, 2023

Can ‘24 Prologue Be Thoroughly Honda on GM Platform?

Honda will launch the Prologue battery-electric CUV in 2024, one of two BEVs from the Japanese automaker built on GM’s Ultium EV architecture.

By David Kiley • Sept. 28, 2023

Porsche unveils privacy center as criticism of automakers’ data collection practices ramp up

Automakers are facing greater scrutiny over how they handle personal information, but the sports car maker’s new feature allows customers to choose what they share.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 28, 2023

Samsung SDI to invest $2B in joint battery factory with Stellantis

The investment is part of Samsung SDI’s push into the U.S. market, as it also expands in Michigan.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 28, 2023

Nissan-Backed Autonomous Pilot Launched in UK

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.A Nissan supported autonomous technology pilot has taken to the road in the UK hoping to accelerate the nation’s ability to take part in the...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 28, 2023

Vehicle subscriptions could speed EV adoption, Deloitte says

Bundled services could help automakers make cars more affordable for consumers, a Deloitte report says.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz, Mastercard bring ‘pay by fingerprint’ to cars

The service, available in Germany, starts automatically on the automaker’s MBUX infotainment system when a driver reaches a connected service station and switches off the engine.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 27, 2023

Audi to Claim Third Net Zero Production Plant Next Year

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Audi says its Ingolstadt facility will begin net carbon-neutral production on January 1, 2024 and its main plant will commence building the ...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 27, 2023

Audi Vehicle Safety Center Upgrades Crash-Testing Capability

The $106 million center includes an 820-ft. run-up track, a mobile 100-ton crash block and the ability to collide two vehicles at a 90-degree angle.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 26, 2023

Nissan Concept Reaffirms Commitment to European BEV Future

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Nissan unveiled a radical new BEV concept in London while promising it will stick to its ambition to supply only all-electric vehicles in Eu...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 26, 2023

Ford reportedly pausing construction of Michigan EV plant

The automaker broke the news a day before President Joe Biden heads to Michigan in support of the UAW strike.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2023

EV, semiconductor manufacturing projects delayed by labor, permitting issues

Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 26, 2023

GM is the next target for autoworkers in Canada

“Our expectation is that General Motors will follow the pattern set at Ford,” Unifor National President Lana Payne said in a YouTube video.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 26, 2023

All new Nissan models in Europe will be 100% electric

By 2030, Nissan aims for all of its sales in Europe to be fully electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 25, 2023

Unifor Deal With Ford Canada Squeaks Through

The contract with Ford workers includes a 15% pay rise over its three-year term and the first pension improvements since 2005.

By Keith Nuthall • Sept. 25, 2023