Acura ending US production of electric ZDX

Manufacturing of the vehicle was taking place at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee plant through a partnership with the automaker.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 25, 2025

Sustainability still the path forward, says GKN

Despite a pullback on electrification in the U.S. auto industry, and a possible pullback in Europe, the supplier says embracing sustainability still makes sense.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 25, 2025

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Hyundai Motor America names VP of product line management

The automaker says company veteran Andrew Franceschini will bring a ‘fresh perspective’ to product planning.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 24, 2025

Nissan brings refinements to 2026 Sentra

The redesigned Sentra, available in S, SV, SR and SL grades, will reach showrooms later this year.

By Jim Irwin • Sept. 23, 2025

Nissan to close San Diego design center

The automaker will also shutter a center in Brazil as it looks to slash costs and realign operations.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 23, 2025

Retro styling for Ferrari’s 849 Testarossa

New flagship road car draws on inspiration from past glories while using the automaker’s latest PHEV technology.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 23, 2025

Stellantis cancels electric Ram pickup amid slowing EV demand

The automaker’s decision to cancel the truck follows sluggish sales of other electric pickups in North America, including Ford’s F-150 Lightning.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 23, 2025

Nissan continues to shuffle global leadership

The automaker appointed a new chairperson to oversee its operations in Africa, the Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania to help accelerate its turnaround.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 22, 2025

Mitsubishi’s Euro BEV shows alliance goes on

The brand’s first French-built compact SUV results from an agreement among Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi to develop future BEV models.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 22, 2025

Nissan names US marketing and sales leader

Michael Soutter has served a variety of executive roles with the company over the last decade.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 22, 2025

GAC’s expansion strategy using global design studios

In an interview with WardsAuto, the Chinese automaker’s design chief points to strengths of having design input from U.S. and European teams.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 19, 2025

Hyundai aims to double hybrid lineup, launch mid-size pickup

The automaker remains committed to selling 3.3 million electrified vehicles by 2030.

By Christie Schweinsberg | WardsAuto • Sept. 19, 2025

Hyundai sets sights on midsize pickup, more hybrids and domestic production

The Korean automaker holds to previously announced goals of selling 3.3 million electrified vehicles by 2030, but is upping its hybrid vehicle count and also adding EREVs to its product mix.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 18, 2025

Toyota recalls 94K EVs for windshield defogger malfunctions

Among the problems are electrical compressor failures that can lead to condensation build-up on the windows and reduced visibility.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2025

Automaker Pressure May Scupper Europe ICE Ban

The critics of the planned BEV sales mandate scheduled for 2035 are encouraged by a meeting with regulators.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 17, 2025

Ford’s Radically New Way to Make Cars

It’s appropriate that Ford, the company which first used the moving assembly line, will be the first to get rid of it.

By John McElroy • Sept. 17, 2025

US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review

Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025

Hyundai Believes It Has Formula for Gains with New Palisade; Price Rises

The brand has had one of the best-selling large 3-row crossovers in the U.S. since introducing the first-gen Palisade in 2020.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 16, 2025

Ford issues largest recall of 2025: Over 1.4 million vehicles for backup camera fault

The automaker has recalled over 2.5 million vehicles for rearview camera problems since January.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2025

Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’

The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 15, 2025

JLR Suppliers Facing Bankruptcy Over Cyber Shutdown

Automaker battles to restore IT services for third week as suppliers run out of cash.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 15, 2025

Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’

The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 15, 2025

Nissan Takes Leaf to the Next Level

The full 2026 redesign of Nissan’s and the auto industry’s first mainstream battery-electric vehicle is a winner.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 12, 2025

WardsAuto and Automotive Dive Combine: New Site and Newsletter Coming Soon

Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications' work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2025

Automotive Dive and WardsAuto combine: new site and newsletter coming soon

Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications’ work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 1, 2025