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2025 Volvo EX30 Makes U.S. Debut

The U.S. version of Volvo’s small electric urban CUV comes into sharper focus.

By Ron Sessions • Aug. 23, 2023

Parts Shortage Shutters Toyota Plant in Czech Republic

The outage at the Czech Republic plant, which produces 1,000 cars a day, is the second this year.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 23, 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.

By WardsAuto staff

UAW strike would have domino effect on suppliers

Many auto suppliers, already experiencing economic instability, are unprepared for a strike and may turn to layoffs to deal with a work stoppage.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 22, 2023

NHTSA wants automakers to add more seat belt warnings

Half of vehicle occupants who died in U.S. motor vehicle crashes in 2021 were unbelted, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 22, 2023

Hyundai supplier to invest $114M in expanding Alabama operations

The project will add a new production building at Shinhwa Auto USA's Auburn site and expand the driveshaft manufacturer's die-casting operations.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 22, 2023

Dealers Saying ‘Bye, Bye’ to Buick

Buick dealer buyouts are cited for the overall decline in U.S. dealerships, reports Urban Science.

By Jim Henry • Aug. 21, 2023

Offering power seats with memory can boost automakers’ customer satisfaction: JD Power

Mass-market brands lag behind premium brands when it comes to memory seat technology.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 21, 2023

Automakers warn automatic emergency braking requirements could cause crashes

Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed rule could lead to false alarms and avoidable collisions.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 21, 2023

Mercedes Unveils New AMG GT Coupe in Monterey

The sister model to the latest SL gets a new 2+2 layout for added practicality and output up to 577 hp.

By Greg Kable • Aug. 19, 2023

Continental, AWS aim to accelerate automotive software development with virtual tools

The auto supplier and Amazon Web Services said the virtual Electronic Control Unit Creator could reduce development time by up to 12 months.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 18, 2023

Ford, SK On, EcoProBM partner on Canada EV battery facility

The nearly $1 billion factory in Québec will produce cathode materials for the automaker and help shorten its North American supply chain.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 18, 2023

Chevy’s ‘Build’ Spot Again No.1 Among Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

Subaru remains the most-seen brand in the ranking, with two commercials that received a combined 335.4 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • Aug. 18, 2023

Why UAW Likely Won’t Strike All Three Detroit OEMs at Once

The UAW is threatening to strike all three Detroit automakers if a new contract is not reached by Sept. 14, which would be a first in the union's history.

By David Kiley • Aug. 18, 2023

Stellantis invests $100M in world’s largest geothermal lithium mining project

Lithium mining company Controlled Thermal Resources developed a more environmentally friendly process to extract lithium from geothermal brine.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 17, 2023

GM leads $60M investment in Mitra Chem to develop low-cost EV batteries

Mitra Chem says its technology can reduce electric vehicle battery development times by 90%.

By Eric Walz • Updated Aug. 21, 2023

The Dashboard: Automakers’ Secret Customer Relationship Weapon?

A personalized relationship – a vehicle that “knows you” – has tremendous potential to bond consumer to an automaker and enhance the in-cabin experience, making it more immersive, more efficient, more productive and, importantly, safer.

By Jeff Jury • Aug. 17, 2023

Ford Hopes BlueCruise Trials Will Boost Subscriptions

Ford is offering BlueCruise in some 500,000 vehicles in a 90-day trial, to get owners to buy subscriptions to the hands-free service.

By David Kiley • Aug. 17, 2023

Is Tesla’s ‘Master of Coin’ the CFO white whale?

Zachary Kirkhorn’s sudden exit from the EV maker has sparked questions around what a second act might look like for a 38-year-old ex-CFO with a net worth of $590 million.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 16, 2023

Ford to preinstall hands-free highway driving hardware on 500,000 vehicles by 2024

The automaker is offering customers a 90-day free trial of BlueCruise, with the option to buy an annual or monthly subscription.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 16, 2023

Tesla launches lower-priced Model S, X versions

The automaker has cut electric vehicle prices multiple times since last year, but CEO Elon Musk said in July that the company would sacrifice its margins to drive volume growth.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 16, 2023

Ford hires Apple vet to lead new software services group

Peter Stern will lead Ford Integrated Services, which aims to expand offerings related to the automaker’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 15, 2023

President Biden urges Big Three, UAW to reach a deal to avoid strike

The White House released a statement asking both sides to find common ground before the United Auto Workers contract expires next month.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2023

Geely Expands Proton Investment As It Grows Brand Stable

The Chinese automaker will establish a new Proton headquarters and manufacturing hub in the city of Tanjung Malim.

By Greg Kable • Aug. 15, 2023

Ford Expands Chinese Joint-Venture Activities

Ford, struggling to maintain its toe-hold in China, is establishing a new joint venture with Changan Automobile that encompasses both battery-electric-vehicles and internal combustion vehicles.

By Greg Kable • Aug. 14, 2023

Unifor Targets Ford For New Contract

Negotiators representing auto workers in Canada say they are preparing to make the Ford Motor Co. target as the union prepares to discuss the transition to electric vehicles.

By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 14, 2023