Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 27

Nissan Could Sell Its Headquarters; ICEs Drag Down EU Market; Volvo Cutting Thousands of Jobs

May 27, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Toyota on Hybrids and EVs

Toyota, the pioneer of hybrid vehicles, has not been a leader in battery-electric vehicles. But in 2026, it will have three new and upgraded BEVs in showrooms.

By Wards Staff • May 27, 2025

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GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs

The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.

By Eric Walz • May 27, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 22

U.S. Bill Would Eliminate EV Credits; BYD Sells More EVs Than Tesla in EU; Dodge Charger EV & ICE Hit Market Around Same Time

May 22, 2025

Nissan’s Price-Cut Ad Tops Auto TV Spots

With 153.1 million national TV ad impressions, a Nissan commercial leads iSpot’s ranking of the most-seen auto TV ads for May 12-18.

By WardsAuto Staff • May 22, 2025

Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit

The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.

By Larry Avila • May 22, 2025

BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US

The automaker is investing $1.7 billion for EV production in the country. 

By Kalena Thomhave • May 22, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 21

Toyota RAV4 Now Hybrid Only; U.S. Auto Assembly Plant Up for Sale; Honda Waits for U.S. Midterms

May 21, 2025

Commerce asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations

The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.

By Kelly Stroh • May 21, 2025

Volvo may build a new plug-in hybrid in South Carolina

The automaker’s CEO says the current production of two models in South Carolina “will not be enough to fill the factory.”

By Larry Avila • May 21, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 20

Honda Places Big Bet on Hybrids; Subaru Raising Prices in the U.S.; How Rivian is Designing Cost Out of the R2

May 20, 2025

Honda reducing EV investments by $21B, shifting focus to hybrids, ADAS tech

The automaker cited several factors for its decision, including slower than expected EV adoption, trade policies and relaxed environmental regulations in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • May 20, 2025

Employers should be mindful of the mid-life development crisis, report warns

Organizations could be overlooking middle-aged workers’ career growth aspirations, creating a development vacuum, Perceptyx said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 20, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 19

Tesla Cybertruck Trade-In Values Plummet; Suppliers Love GM, Hate Ford; Aito Shoves BMW, Mercedes, Audi Aside

May 19, 2025

Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York’s Hudson Valley

The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the region.

By Kalena Thomhave • May 19, 2025

Waymo, Magna to jointly build robotaxis at new Arizona factory

The new facility will be capable of building “tens of thousands” of autonomous commercial ride-hailing vehicles a year once fully operational.

By Eric Walz • May 19, 2025

Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry

Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.

By Jim Tyson • May 19, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 16

Drivers Not Sold on Hands-Free Driving; F-150 Lightning Outsells Cybertruck In Q1; GMC Upgrades Hummer EV

May 16, 2025

Auto TV Ads Score Big During NBA Playoffs

With 169 million national TV ad impressions, a Genesis commercial takes first place on iSpot’s ranking of the most-seen auto TV ads for May 5-11.

By Wards Staff • May 16, 2025

GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer

Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.

By Larry Avila • May 16, 2025

Employers say their benefits are modern. Employees don’t agree, study finds.

“The workplace is at a tipping point,” with a lot at stake for employers, said Michael Estep, president of Prudential Group Insurance.

By Ginger Christ • May 16, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 15

Ram Delays All-Electric Truck Again; Tariffs Will Cost Japanese Automakers Billions; BYD Dethrones Toyota in Singapore

May 15, 2025

Hyundai, Posco Group partnership to strengthen US sourcing

The automaker secured the manufacturing conglomerate as an investor for its $5.8 billion Louisiana steel plant and an EV battery material resource.

By Larry Avila • May 15, 2025

Consumer Boycott, Chinese BEVs Drive Tesla’s European Slump

Political activity by automaker’s owner and better, cheaper products from China seen as reasons for April sales crash in key European markets.

By Paul Myles • May 15, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 14

Trump EPA To Get Rid Of “Stop/Start”; Toyota Drops “4x” From bZ4x; IEA Lowers U.S. EV Sales Forecast

May 14, 2025