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Dealers Scramble to Adapt to Sudden Spread of Tesla Chargers

The change is costly to dealers who delivered on manufacturers' instructions to invest in CCS-standard connectors.

By Alysha Webb • July 10, 2023

Lamborghini Ends Run of Traditional ICE Supercars

Electrified drivetrains will power future models from the famed Italian supercar maker.

By Greg Kable • July 10, 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

Fiat Unveils 600e CUV

The 500’s electric-powered big brother is planned for sale in North America by 2025, with an Abarth performance version also in the works.

By Greg Kable • July 10, 2023

Ram Trucks Leads New Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

A promotion for the automaker’s Fourth of July Sales Event received more than 283 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • July 7, 2023

Alfa Romeo Sports Car to Debut Aug. 30

Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato suggests the 6C’s design will draw on the Tipo 33 Stradale, a sports car produced between 1967 and 1969 as a road-legal version of the automaker’s Tipo 33 race car.

By Greg Kable • July 7, 2023

EV Market ‘Overheating,’ Says Volkswagen China CEO

Ralf Brandstätter warns of problems facing the electric-vehicle market and backs the continued development of internal-combustion-engine models.

By Greg Kable • July 7, 2023

Auto Sales Brisk, But Affordability Concerns Slow Progress

U.S. light-vehicle sales are on track to reach 15 million units this year, a healthy gain from 13.9 million in 2022. But there are several factors restraining sales growth.

By Jim Henry • July 7, 2023

Stellantis unveils global EV platform with driving ranges of up to 435 miles

The STLA Medium electric vehicle platform features a 400-volt electrical architecture and will underpin passenger cars, crossovers and SUVs.

By Eric Walz • July 7, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EVs to come with Tesla’s charging port in 2025

The company is the first German automaker to announce the switch to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard plug for its future electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • July 7, 2023

Volvo Cars first global automaker to use biofuels for container ships

The automaker aims to reduce ocean freight-related carbon emissions by 84% compared with fossil fuels.

By Michael Brady • July 7, 2023

Porsche Cars North America CEO steps down

The company has not selected a successor for Kjell Gruner but plans to announce one soon.

By Michael Brady • July 6, 2023

Volkswagen investing over $1B in South America by 2026

The automaker aims to grow its Brazil business 40% by 2027 and launch 15 electric and flex-fuel models in the region by 2025.

By Michael Brady • July 6, 2023

Toyota says ‘breakthrough’ in solid-state EV batteries could significantly drop costs

An executive said the new technology would deliver ranges up to 745 miles and halve current battery size and weight.

By Eric Walz • July 6, 2023

Ford’s $9.2 Billion Grant for Battery Plants Riles UAW

Shawn Fain, elected earlier this year as UAW president, accuses Ford and its South Korean joint-venture partner of creating “7,500 low-road jobs with no consideration for wages, working conditions, union rights or retirement security.”

By Joseph Szczesny • July 5, 2023

Faraday Future raises $90M despite production issues

Investors also agreed to move up a previous commitment to invest $15 million in the company.

By Michael Brady • July 5, 2023

US new car sales to reach 15M vehicles in 2023: Cox Automotive

Higher new-vehicle inventory levels have helped to boost sales, with June up 70% year-over-year.

By Eric Walz • June 30, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Emphasizes Electric in Most-Seen Auto Ad

Chevrolet leads for total TV ad impressions within the top-five chart for the third week in a row with two commercials collecting more than 406 million impressions combined, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • June 30, 2023

AlixPartners: Legacy OEMs Should Worry About China’s Edge in Tech

AlixPartners says automakers should focus more on ADAS technology than ride and handling.

By David Kiley • June 30, 2023

Lordstown Motors receives Nasdaq delisting notice after filing for bankruptcy

Trading for the electric truck startup’s stock will be suspended July 7.

By Eric Walz • June 29, 2023

BMW M5 Touring Back in 2024

The all-wheel-drive performance wagon will join the ’24-model-year M5 sedan with a gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain.

By Greg Kable • June 29, 2023

Audi names new CEO

Gernot Döllner will replace Markus Duesmann, effective Sept. 1.

By Michael Brady • June 29, 2023

BMW breaks ground on $700M South Carolina battery assembly plant

The factory is part of the German automaker’s $1.7 billion investment to produce fully electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • June 29, 2023

Nissan won’t replace COO, paving the way for Renault EV investment

The Japanese automaker said other leaders would collectively take over the outgoing executive's responsibilities.

By Michael Brady • June 29, 2023

Alpine Takes Aim at Porsche, Reveals Global BEV Ambitions

The Renault-owned brand plans to launch seven new BEV models by 2030 as part of global expansion and entry into the U.S. market.

By Greg Kable • June 28, 2023

Revenge of Betamax: Tesla Wins Charging Standard Battle

Frustrated by the slow pace of fast-charging infrastructure, automakers are flocking to Tesla’s charging network.

By David Kiley • June 28, 2023