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

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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

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

Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

By Eric Walz • May 14, 2025

Honda Hammered by Tariffs

Honda Motor saw a significant decline in earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter due to declining sales in China and U.S. tariffs. It plans to shift production from Canada to the U.S. over the next three years if tariffs stay in place.

By David Kiley • May 14, 2025

Nissan maneuvers to soften $3B hit from tariffs

The automaker says mitigation strategies, including collaborating with suppliers, will lessen the impact of U.S. duties by 30%.

By Larry Avila • May 14, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 13

U.S. House Ready to Gut EV Incentives; Xiaomi SU7 Gets Lowest Quality Rating; GM Hires Sterling Anderson As Product Czar

May 13, 2025

Nissan slashing 20K jobs by FY2027

The automaker’s latest cost-savings plan also calls for seven plant closures in an effort to generate $3.4 billion in savings.

By Larry Avila • May 13, 2025

Volvo Halves Head Count at Battery Company

Automaker continues cutting staff at its battery outfit amid challenges from slowing BEV demand and U.S. tariffs.

By Paul Myles • May 13, 2025

Toyota forecasts net income decline of 21% amid tariffs

The automaker faces uncertainties in the upcoming fiscal year as it works to lessen the impact of U.S. tariffs and potentially higher supply chain costs.

By Eric Walz • May 13, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 12

California ZEV Mandate Showdown; German Dealers Skeptical of Chinese Brands; Filosa First In-Line for Stellantis CEO

May 12, 2025

Nissan to Slash 10,000 More Jobs

Struggling automaker set to announce a total of 15% reduction in global workforce.

By Paul Myles • May 12, 2025

Polestar names new North America leader

Rick Bryant will succeed Anders Gustafsson, effective May 12. 

By Larry Avila • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Phil Neuffer • May 12, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 9

Detroit 3 Blast Trump’s UK Trade Deal; Toyota Posts Record Revenue, Profits Drop; Nissan Scraps EV Battery Plant

May 9, 2025

Hyundai Again Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

For the second week in a row, Hyundai’s “Customer Assurance” spot takes first place, receiving nearly 190 million national TV ad impressions for April 28 through May 4, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • May 9, 2025

Omnichannel, first-party data top automotive marketing trends in 2025

OEMs and dealers are investing heavily in customer retention and conquesting and creating seamless buyers’ journeys, experts say.

By Michael Brady • May 9, 2025

American Honda steers AI efforts with data governance, quality focus

The generative AI early adopter has worked to improve data management as it aims for better model accuracy and performance to bolster decision-making. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 9, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 8

OMG, They’re Bringing Back the Yugo!; Bollinger Files for Bankruptcy; Corvette Interior Gets A New Look

May 8, 2025

Lucid leans into US manufacturing, Gravity launch amid market headwinds

The luxury EV manufacturer touts growth, tech licensing potential and domestic supply chain advantages in the wake of tariff turmoil.

By Nancy Dunham | WardsAuto • May 8, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 7

BMW Predicts Tariff Relief by July; Rivian Sales Fall, But Loses Less Money; Don’t Fast Charge Under 10% Or Over 90%

May 7, 2025

Lucid Leans Into U.S. Manufacturing, Gravity Launch Amid Tariff Pressure and EV Market Headwinds

Luxury EV manufacturer touts growth, tech licensing potential and U.S. supply chain advantages in the wake of tariff turmoil.

By Nancy Dunham • May 7, 2025

Chinese Automakers Continue Advancements in Humanoid Robots

The Chinese are outpacing Western manufacturers when it comes to developing humanoid robots and putting them to work in automotive factories.

By Jens Kastner • May 7, 2025