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Tesla Cybertruck ‘Probably’ Coming in Q3, Musk Says

Introduced in late 2019, the Cybertruck’s market launch has been pushed back over the years as CEO Elon Musk ordered various elements redesigned to make it less expensive.

By Joseph Szczesny • April 28, 2023

GM Makes Key Software Piece Available; Will Industry Adopt?

The automaker is going open source with two years of development around a software communication protocol in an effort to speed the transition to the software-defined vehicle. If the industry adopts the software in a big way, it will make it easier for developers to create new applications car buyers may embrace.

By David Zoia • April 27, 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

Mercedes’ Maybach Brand Goes Electric With EQS680 SUV

The $200,000-plus flagship of Mercedes’ BEV lineup aspires to new levels of luxury and comfort in the electric-vehicle ranks.

By Greg Kable • April 27, 2023

GM, Samsung SDI partner on $3B battery factory

The new site comes amid the automaker's plans to double EV production in the second half of the year, up to 100,000 vehicles made in North America.

By Kate Magill • April 26, 2023

Busy Days in Hyundai and Kia Dealers Service Bays

New software upgrades designed to stall high theft rates.

By Alysha Webb • April 26, 2023

Last Gas(p)? Mercedes-Benz Reveals 2024 E-Class Details

The sixth-generation luxury Mercedes-Benz sedan launches late this year in the U.S. with the choice of two gas engines in the E350 4Matic and E450 4Matic.

By Greg Kable • April 25, 2023

Tesla says lack of lithium refining capacity will become EV production ‘choke point’

The EV maker is expanding its lithium production in the U.S. and calling on other companies to do so, too.

By Kate Magill • April 24, 2023

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

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