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Ford’s 2023 Transit Trail Van Recreation-Ready

Transit Trail is available in three cargo-van configurations: medium-roof, high-roof and extended-length high-roof with up to 487 cu.-ft. for upfitting.

By Wards Staff • Nov. 7, 2022

Spending Boost Puts Chevrolet Atop Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

Subaru is the brand with the highest total combined impressions from two highly-seen spots, according to iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • Nov. 4, 2022

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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

Toyota Corolla Facelifts Include Bigger Engine, Price Cut

Toyota drops the 1.8L entry-level engine, giving all Corolla Sedans the 2.0L Dynamic Force 4-cyl. that produces 169 hp and 151 lb.-ft. of torque.

By Sebastian Blanco • Nov. 4, 2022

Stellantis Issues Stop-Drive Warning Over Airbags in Older Cars

The warning covers about 276,000 model-year 2005-2010 Dodge Magnum station wagons, Dodge Challenger coupes and Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans.

By Wards Staff • Nov. 3, 2022

Nissan Sees Ariya Following Leaf as Introduction to BEVs

The Ariya represents the next step in Nissan’s electrification plans, which aims to have BEVs account for 40% of sales in the U.S. by 2030, the automaker says.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 3, 2022

Ford Europe Signs Supply Deal for Sustainable ‘Green’ Steel

Ford believes securing a future supply of more environmentally friendly steel is essential to reaching its 2035 carbon neutrality target.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 3, 2022

Volvo Cars Faces Economic Headwinds, Posts Q3 Profit

Sales volumes fell 8% but revenues jumped 30% from Q3 a year ago. The automaker says this reflects robust demand for its SUVs, especially the electrified Recharge lineup.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 2, 2022

BMW Growing South Carolina Vehicle, Battery Capacity

The plan includes a $1 billion investment in the German automaker’s existing U.S. manufacturing and assembly complex in Spartanburg, SC, and $700 million to build a battery assembly facility in nearby Woodruff.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 2, 2022

Ex-VW Group Officials Help Launch New Chinese BEV Maker

BeyonCa (short for Beyond the Car) unveils the Optus 1 luxury sedan, the first of five planned models from the Beijing-based company.

By Greg Kable • Nov. 2, 2022

Ford: Argo’s Demise Won’t Halt Work on Autonomous Driving

Ford will continue pursuing Level 3 driver-assistance technology rather than continue sinking money into the more advanced Level 4 autonomy Argo was working to refine, CEO Jim Farley tells investors.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 1, 2022

Volkswagen CEO Confirms Four New Electric ID. Models

Thomas Schaefer says the German automaker will launch 10 new battery-electric ID. models by the end of 2026.

By Greg Kable • Nov. 1, 2022

Toyota Battery Plant Under Construction in North Carolina

Toyota Battery Mfg. North Carolina will have four production lines, each capable of delivering enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 vehicles – with plans to expand to at least six production lines for a total of up to 1.2 million vehicles per year.

By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 31, 2022

Ford, VW End Argo AI JV Pursuing Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Ford and VW dissolve Argo AI, casting doubt on the future of fully autonomous vehicles.

By David Kiley • Oct. 27, 2022

Honda Packs More Power, Driving Fun Into ’23 CR-V Hybrid

The ’23 Honda CR-V Hybrid features a smaller, lighter, more powerful and more efficient two-motor propulsion system.

By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 27, 2022

Porsche Announces New Head for 911, 718 Models

Frank Moser assumes responsibility for the development of Porsche’s sportscar models from Frank-Steffen Walliser.

By Greg Kable • Oct. 26, 2022

Volkswagen Scouting a Cure for ‘Big Company Disease’

If VW can use IPOs to unleash its many brands and let them peer over the shoulder of the start-up Scout Company to learn how to be more entrepreneurial, it could spark a renaissance at Volkswagen.

By John McElroy • Oct. 26, 2022

Ford Freshens Escape With PHEV, ST Trim for 2023

Ford adds a PHEV and ST trim to the Escape line in a midcycle update of the compact CUV.

Oct. 25, 2022

North America Sets Q3 Sales Pace for Volvo Trucks

Despite continuing challenges, chiefly supply chain shortages and European energy prices, third-quarter income amounted to a record high, Volvo Trucks President and CEO Martin Lundstedt says.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 21, 2022

Two Jeep Spots Combine for Most TV Ad Impressions

Chevrolet has the most-seen single automotive spot for the second week in a row, according to iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • Oct. 21, 2022

Fiat to Establish Industrial Presence in Algeria

Parent company Stellantis has signed a framework agreement with Algeria’s Ministry of Industry for a project developing industrial, after-sales and spare parts operations for Fiat.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 20, 2022

Investors Fret as Tesla Stacks Up Unsold Cars

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Tesla is making more cars but failing to sell them, that’s the market assessment that greets the BEV maker’s latest sales figures.Because wh...

By Paul Myles • Oct. 20, 2022

GMC Sierra Denali EV Stakes Out Market Between Electric Silverado, Hummer

GMC launches its Sierra Denali EV in late 2023 as a 2024 model to fill the price gap between Silverado and Hummer EVs.

By David Kiley • Oct. 19, 2022

Stellantis’ Citroën Brand Expanding to Indonesia

Stellantis says it believes the automotive market in Indonesia has bright prospects in the coming years.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 19, 2022

Jeep’s First BEV Headlines at Paris Auto Show

Renault unveils seven offerings from its various sub-brands, while Chinese electric brands show a host of new models for the first time in Europe.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 19, 2022

Cadillac Strives for ‘New Standard of Automotive Luxury’ With Celestiq

GM unveils the Celestiq – a combination of “celestial” and IQ for the brand’s electric car line – a hand-built, plus-$300,000 halo car designed to take Cadillac beyond stratospheric heights.

By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 18, 2022