‘Break the silos’: Software-defined vehicle development requires new approach

More attention must be paid to "middleware" given consumer demand for smartphone-like updates for new models, experts said at AutoTech 2025.

By Eric Walz • June 18, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News For June 17

Fewer Buyers Willing to Go Electric; Ferrari Delays 2nd EV Model; Honda Tests New Electric Hot Hatch

June 17, 2025

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Automotive Manufacturing

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

By WardsAuto staff

NHTSA revises exemption process for vehicles without driver controls

The updated application process allows manufacturers to build up to 2,500 vehicles a year without steering wheels, pedals or mirrors.

By Eric Walz • June 17, 2025

Lucid’s strategy to strengthen supply chain means using fewer parts

"Doing more with less is at the heart of sustainability and at the heart of resilience," said VP of Engineering James Hawkins.

By Larry Avila • June 17, 2025

BMW Group Financial Services North America names president and CEO

Ole Jensen was appointed the new head of BMW’s financial services arm in the US and the Americas.

By Kalena Thomhave • June 16, 2025

Automakers face challenges in managing software-defined vehicles at scale

Industry experts suggest as vehicle technology increases in complexity, faster and more secure data management will be needed. 

By Eric Walz • June 13, 2025

Lexus Owns Three of the Top Five Most-Seen Luxury Auto TV Ads

Genesis has the No.1 ad by reach, with a spot that racked up nearly 200 million national TV ad impressions for June 2-8.

By Wards Staff • June 13, 2025

Toyota Motor North America names new general counsel

Elizabeth Gibson was promoted to lead the in-house legal team after 19 years with the company.

By Kalena Thomhave • June 13, 2025

Allison Transmission acquires Dana Inc.’s off-highway unit for $2.7B

Through the purchase, the supplier aims to expand its commercial powertrain offerings to a broader global marketplace. 

By Larry Avila • June 13, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 12

Leapmotor Says SUV Prices Will Drop to $7K; Rivian Making Big Improvements to R2; Trump’s Budget Impact on Auto Industry

June 12, 2025

The revival of Scout preserves its heritage through innovation

CTO Burkhard Huhnke details how the digital twin design process is expediting product testing as the automaker ramps up toward production in 2027.

By Eric Walz • June 12, 2025

GM names head of global manufacturing

Company veteran Mike Trevorrow will serve a dual role overseeing the automaker’s worldwide manufacturing and engineering operations.

By Larry Avila • June 12, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 11

Ford Calls on Canada To Repeal EV Mandate; BMW Shares Next-Gen EV Details; Musk Regrets Attacking Trump

June 11, 2025

Lucid elects Douglas Grimm to board

The seasoned transportation industry executive’s experience includes stints with Chrysler and Dana Inc.

By Larry Avila • June 11, 2025

GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production

The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • June 11, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 10

Toyota Opens Japan Dealers to U.S. OEMs; GM Doubles EV Sales in U.S.; 3rd-Gen Nissan Leaf Gets Big Changes.

June 10, 2025

Automakers must cope with tariff-fueled business climate in the short-term: analyst

S&P Global forecasts that the global trade environment may have more clarity by the end of the year. 

By Larry Avila • June 10, 2025

Employers say they still plan to hire interns, but job offers post-internship decline

According to benchmark data, employers extended fewer offers of full-time employment to their 2023-2024 interns than in the past, NACE said.

By Laurel Kalser • June 10, 2025

Ford recalls 492K SUVs for exterior door trim that can detach

The company is currently working on a remedy and will notify customers when it's available.

By Eric Walz • June 10, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 9

Should U.S. Automakers Get Out of China?; Cadillac Unveils Optiq-V; U.S. Auto Imports Plummet in May

June 9, 2025

BYD, Chery Push Hybrids to Avoid Tariffs in Europe

Chinese automakers making hay with hybrids as consumer demand for BEVs fails to match expectations.

By Paul Myles • June 9, 2025

Stellantis scraps plans for Illinois battery plant, parts hub: UAW

The automaker remains committed to restarting its idled Belvidere factory in 2027.

By Larry Avila • June 9, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 6

Trump v. Musk: Tesla Stock’s Biggest 1-Day Loss; Toyota’s Newest EV Chock Full of BYD Tech; China Ship Fire Started on EV Deck

June 6, 2025

Industry Voices | Disruptions Mean Leaders Must Energize Teams

There’s plenty that industry leaders must do to leverage this era of disruption into success.

By Alex Adamopoulos • June 6, 2025

Nissan Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Non-Luxury Auto TV Ads

With 135.4 million national TV ad impressions, a Nissan Summer Sales Event promotion wins for non-luxury auto reach, per iSpot’s analysis for May 26 through June 1.

June 6, 2025