Volvo Cars takes $1.2B impairment charge

Ahead of reporting its Q2 earnings, the automaker cited U.S. tariffs and EV delays for the setback. 

By Larry Avila • July 15, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for July 15

Tariffs Could Kill the Hornet/Tonale; GM’s GEN-Z Concept Car for China; Toyota bZ4X Only $199/Month.

July 15, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

Mercedes-Benz Vans names North American sales leader

Jee-Seop Kim will take over Sept. 1 for Heike Scheuble, who is retiring after four decades with the automaker. 

By Larry Avila • July 15, 2025

GM Confirms LFP Batteries, Marking Shift in EV Strategy

General Motors will begin LFP battery production at its Spring Hill, TN, plant, somewhat shifting its battery strategy to lower-cost cells.

By David Kiley • July 15, 2025

Tesla CFO offloads another $1.7M in stock

After a 14% decline in vehicle deliveries in Q2, the electric automaker is facing rising pressure from its shareholders.

By Grace Noto • July 15, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for July 14

OEMs Spend $28 Billion/Year on Warranty; Rivian To Lose Significant Income; Xiaomi Dissed for Using Consumer-Grade Chips

July 14, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Industry Disruption from Iacocca to Trump With Auto Industry Legend Jim Press

In this week’s episode, Host David Kiley has an extended chat with longtime auto executive Jim Press. Press, started out at Ford with Lee Iacocca, went on to run Toyota’s U.S. operations through its biggest expansion, and worked at Chrysler when Cerberus owned the brand. Today, he advises companies navigating the current age of disruption.

By Wards Staff • July 14, 2025

Chinese Automakers Eye European Expansion

Chinese automakers' share of the European market is relatively small, but that could change owing to China's trade war with the U.S. and EVs' growing popularity on the continent.

By Eugene Gerden • July 14, 2025

Nissan names VP of US sales and regional operations

Arcangelo Lofaro, a 20-year veteran of the company, began his new role on July 1.

By Larry Avila • July 14, 2025

US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning. 

By Max Garland , Phil Neuffer • July 12, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for July 11

Ford Passes GM in Truck Sales; Cadillac EVs Nearly a Third of Sales; Mercedes Teases All-Electric GLC

July 11, 2025

Lexus Fields Four of Top Five Most-Seen Luxury Auto TV Ads

Genesis's No.1 commercial on iSpot’s ranking ran up 143.3 million national TV ad impressions for June 30 through July 6.

By Wards Staff • July 11, 2025

US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports

President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs. 

By Phil Neuffer • July 11, 2025

Nissan delays EV production start at Mississippi plant

The move was an internal decision and “not a specific reaction to policy changes,” a spokesperson said.

By Larry Avila • July 11, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for July 10

Investors Like Potential of Robotaxis; EVs Hold Value Better in China; Ford & Stellantis Squeeze Their Suppliers

July 10, 2025

US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1

President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.

By Phil Neuffer • July 10, 2025

BMW of North America names VP of marketing

Leigh Moynihan joins the automaker after serving in a similar role at Volvo Car USA for nearly 8 years.

By Larry Avila • July 10, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for July 9

BYD #3 Globally by Market Cap; U.S. Smuggles in Chinese Minerals; AV Race Car Smashes Track Record

July 9, 2025

Nissan recalls nearly 444K vehicles for engine failures

The powerplants may have manufacturing defects that can lead to failure, according to the NHTSA.

By Eric Walz • July 9, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for July 8

EU Automakers Face Global Sales Crisis; Tesla Owner Reimbursed for FSD; China Finally Mandates ABS

July 8, 2025

Elektrobit and Foxconn plan to jointly develop EV platform

Foxconn launched a mobility consortium in 2021 with the goal of creating a standardized electric vehicle platform.

By Eric Walz • July 8, 2025

Stellantis taps Ram CEO as new head of its American brands

Among his new roles, Tim Kuniskis will oversee the revival of the automaker’s storied SRT performance division.

By Larry Avila • July 8, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for July 7

Musk’s Politics Are Hurting Tesla; U.S. Car Sales Dropping Due to Trump Tariffs; ZF Develops EV Transmission

July 7, 2025

Budget Bill Slams BEVs and Affirms Tariffs

The Trump Admin. budget bill eliminates clean-energy investments, incentivizes fossil fuels and coal and provides a new-car financing credit as retail prices climb and interest rates stay elevated.

By David Kiley • July 7, 2025

Auto trade groups praise passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Several associations hailed the extension of certain 2017 tax provisions, though some mourned the phase-out of key provisions for electric vehicles.

By Larry Avila • Updated July 8, 2025