Tesla Expands German Footprint Despite Consumer Backlash Against Musk

Tesla sales in Germany drop 60% in January as CEO Elon Musk voices support for far-right political party.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2025

Lucid CEO resigns, company seeking permanent successor

COO Marc Winterhoff will lead the EV maker on an interim basis in place of Peter Rawlinson.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 26, 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

Stellantis Expects Modest 2025 Turnaround

Last year's financial results highlight automaker's challenge to return to revenues and profit margins this year.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2025

Ford recalls 240K SUVs for loose seat belt bolts

The automaker said dealerships will replace any defective parts and provide repairs free of charge. 

By Eric Walz • Feb. 26, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 25

Ram EREV Can Tow 14,000 Lbs.; Tesla Sales Plunge 50% in the EU; BMW iX Rated Most Satisfying EV

Feb. 25, 2025

Rivian reports record-high gross profit of $170M in Q4

The company cited improvements in variable costs, higher revenue per vehicle and a reduction in fixed costs.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 25, 2025

Nissan focused on finding new partnerships

With a merger with Honda off the table, the automaker is exploring options to develop new vehicles faster while also reducing costs. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 25, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 24

Tesla Sales Forecast to Drop; Stella Could Ax Alfa, Maserati, DS & Lancia; Mercedes Gives Up on Dedicated EV Platforms

Feb. 24, 2025

CEO confidence surges to three-year high, Conference Board says

CEOs and CFOs have grown more confident despite a lack of clarity in federal regulation, trade, immigration and taxation under the Trump administration.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 24, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 21

Tesla Warranty Costs Higher Than GM; Stella To Launch L3 Driving; Rivian Cuts COGs $31,000/Vehicle

Feb. 21, 2025

Honda exec says US tariffs could cause over a 20B yen impact

The automaker is considering shifting some vehicle production from Mexico and Canada into the U.S. to avoid costly import duties. 

By Eric Walz • Updated March 3, 2025

A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand

Slower EV adoption and a new Trump administration have automakers seeking greater flexibility for some of their major U.S. investments.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 21, 2025

Subaru Touts Reliability in Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

Two Subaru spots on iSpot’s ranking racked up a combined 254 million national TV ad impressions for Feb. 10-16.

By Wards Staff • Feb. 21, 2025

Isuzu to establish $280M commercial EV South Carolina plant

The automaker’s investment will convert the Piedmont facility to manufacture gas and battery-powered N-series and diesel-powered F-series trucks.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 21, 2025

GlobalFoundries, Analog Devices push diversification as they prepare for tariffs

Chipmakers are under renewed supply chain pressure following the Trump administration's plan for a 25% levy on semiconductors.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 21, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 20

New Twingo World’s Most Efficient EV?; Mercedes Cutting Production; GM Has Short-Term Solution for Tariffs

Feb. 20, 2025

GM confident it can mitigate tariffs

CFO Paul Jacobson believes the automaker’s experience dealing with past crises, including the pandemic, will help it find solutions.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 20, 2025

Forget the company car. Top earners want remote work.

Competition for the highest paying remote jobs is greatest in the business development, sales and marketing fields, a Ladders report found.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 19

Nikola Files for Chapter 11; Rivian To Post Gross Profit; Volkswagen EV Sales Tank in China

Feb. 19, 2025

Honda posts positive US sales growth in Q3, but global declines impact profit

Across all of its business units, Honda reported that its revenue declined by 3.1% year over year in the first nine months of the fiscal year ending in March.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 19, 2025

Nissan weighing production shift to mitigate tariffs

The automaker may move some production to Japan to reduce the impact of a 25% blanket import duty, according to CEO Makoto Uchida.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 19, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 18

Renault Solves EV Battery Fires; Trump to Kill California ZEV Waiver; Scout EREV Motor Near Rear Axle

Feb. 18, 2025

Samsung SDI recalls high-voltage batteries installed in 180K vehicles

The batteries were installed in plug-in hybrid vehicles from FCA US, Ford Motor Co. and Audi.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 18, 2025

Trump says auto tariffs are coming April 2

The president suggested a 25% duty on those imports, fueling uncertainty for automakers already bracing for steel, aluminum and country-specific tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Feb. 19, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Talking Tariffs, a Broken Merger and Ford Quality

WardsAuto Senior Editor David Kiley and Autoline Editor John McElroy discuss the top stories in the auto industry.

By David Kiley • Feb. 18, 2025