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BMW M Introduces 650-hp i7 M70 xDrive Sedan

The all-wheel-drive electric performance sedan ups the ante with 650 hp.

By Greg Kable • April 24, 2023

Volkswagen Group Q1 Sales Up Despite China Reversal

While VW Group’s worldwide deliveries of battery-electric vehicles were up 42.1% in Q1, sales of all-electric vehicles in the Chinese market tumbled 25.4% amid strong local competition.

By Paul Myles • April 24, 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

VW-Owned Cupra’s Tavascan May Come to North America

The battery-electric compact CUV will be produced in a joint venture operated by Volkswagen Group and Chinese automaker JAC.

By Greg Kable • April 21, 2023

Ram’s Heartfelt Spot No.1 Among Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

For the second week in a row, Subaru is the brand with the highest total combined TV ad impressions in iSpot.tv’s top-five ranking.

By Wards Staff • April 21, 2023

Ford Harnesses 500 HP for Tech-Rich Dark Horse Mustang

Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou says the Dark Horse embodies the pony car’s three basic elements: heritage-conscious exterior styling, performance and fun. Here is an edited version of our interview with Transou.

By Tanya Gazdik • April 21, 2023

Porsche Cayenne Adds Performance, Tech and Luxury

The best-selling Porsche model receives a comprehensive facelift ahead of the launch of an all-electric version of the upmarket CUV in 2025.

By Greg Kable • April 20, 2023

GM Vows to Pursue Racketeering Claims Against Stellantis

GM says its claims against Stellantis, now pending in Wayne County (MI) Circuit Court, are “different and much broader” than the racketeering case the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear.

By Joseph Szczesny • April 20, 2023

Departing Ahold Delhaize CFO to join automaker Stellantis

Natalie Knight will become executive vice president and CFO of the multinational vehicle manufacturer when she leaves the Dutch grocery company this summer.

By Sam Silverstein • April 20, 2023

Buick Unveils Envista Nameplate for Small SUV

With a long wheelbase, low roof and sleek profile, the Envista offers the riding dynamics of a sedan. The idea is to rethink what a premium vehicle can be in a white space of the small-SUV segment, Buick says.

By Tanya Gazdik • April 19, 2023

2024 Nautilus Charts Next Course for Lincoln

Lincoln’s ’24 Nautilus is a head-turner outside, but a stunner inside where it features a massive 48-in. combined instrument cluster and information screen.

By Bob Gritzinger • April 17, 2023

Dealers Reject Tesla-Style Sales Talk

The NADA chair calls for talks among dealers and manufacturers.

By Jim Henry • April 17, 2023

Volkswagen Takes Wraps Off Battery-Electric ID.7 Sedan

The German automaker’s first electric sedan features an upgraded powertrain and the promise of 435 miles of range.

By Greg Kable • April 17, 2023

Stellantis Circular-Economy Hub Will Research Sustainability

The hub will start operating with three main activities that implement remanufacturing, repair, reuse and recycling strategies.

By Paul Myles • April 14, 2023

Kia Expects EV9 SUVs to Roll Into Dealerships in November

The automaker introduced the SUV at the New York auto show.

By Jim Henry • April 13, 2023

Dodge Swarms Into Top Spot Among Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

Subaru is the brand with the highest total combined TV ad impressions from two of the five most-seen spots, per iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • April 13, 2023

Ford Grows Payroll to Keep Pace With Truck, Van Output

Ford says it employs about 57,000 hourly manufacturing workers in the U.S., more than any other automaker. The company says it and its partners are committed to adding more than 18,000 new U.S. manufacturing jobs over the next three years.

By Joseph Szczesny • April 12, 2023

Mercedes Announces Pricing for 2023 AMG C 43 Sedan

The Premium and Pinnacle trim levels have base MSRPs of $59,900 and $62,700, respectively.

By Wards Staff • April 12, 2023

Ford to invest $1.3 billion to overhaul Canada manufacturing site for EV production

The automaker will retool existing buildings and add a battery assembly facility next year.

By Megan Ruggles • April 12, 2023

U.S. Automakers Could Miss Out on EU’s 2035 ZEV-Only Market

The Eurostat statistical agency says China accounted for 43% of EV imports into the European Union in 2021, followed by South Korea (20%), the U.S. (17%) and Mexico (10%).

By Sara Lewis • April 10, 2023

Toyota Car Dealers: ‘We Want More Vehicles’

“Our dealers tell us exactly how they feel,” says Jack Hollis, Toyota’s U.S. sales chief.

By Steve Finlay • April 7, 2023

Hyundai’s Most-Seen Auto Ad Gets Assist From NBA Games

Hyundai, leaning into NBA games, saw a 26.4% week-over-week increase in national TV ad impressions for its “Getaway Sales Event” spot.

By Wards Staff • April 7, 2023

Appeals Court Orders Fired Tesla Employee Rehired

Richard Ortiz says he looks forward to returning to work at Tesla’s Fremont, CA, plant and rejoining the UAW’s effort to organize employees there.

By Joseph Szczesny • April 7, 2023

Kia Enters Family-Hauler BEV Segment With EV9

Kia shows the EV9, the first full-EV in the family SUV category, at the New York auto show.

By David Kiley • April 7, 2023

With electric delivery vehicles in high demand, GM’s Brightdrop sold out for the year

The company has over 30 commercial customers covering parcel delivery, retail, rental and service-based utilities.

By Dan Zukowski • April 7, 2023

Subaru Crosstrek Heads for Wilderness

Subaru adds to its Wilderness sub-brand with redesigned Crosstrek Wilderness, the most off-road-capable vehicle in the company's showrooms.

By David Kiley • April 5, 2023