Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds

The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 7, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Jan. 6

Mustang Mach-E Outsells Gas-Powered Mustang; Lawsuits Filed Over Blocked U.S. Steel Deal; BYD Brazil Sales Surge 327%

Jan. 6, 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

Can a Huge Arkansas Lithium Deposit Be a Game Changer?

A huge deposit of lithium, the critical ingredient for EV battery cells, has been discovered in Arkansas, potentially altering the U.S. supply chain for EVs for at least 15 years.

By David Kiley • Jan. 6, 2025

Toyota Motor North America lands $4.5M DOE grant

The funding will go toward the development of an industry template for EV battery recycling.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025

Wards100: Engines With Greatest Impact 1924-2024

WardsAuto, celebrating its 100th anniversary, selects the top engines and runners-up by decade for 100 years, from 1924 to 2024.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 6, 2025

DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas

The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Jan. 3

Tesla Global Sales Down, But Up Strong in China; U.S. Car Sales Highest Since 2019; Carvana Accused Of Shady Accounting

Jan. 3, 2025

Ram Trucks Owns Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

A Ram Trucks commercial featuring former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt ran up 202.8 million national TV ad impressions from Dec. 23-29, per iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 3, 2025

Hyundai fills executive ranks to shore up leadership roles

The new company leaders will oversee a wide range of operations, including finance, technology and innovation.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 3, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Jan. 2

VW Cutting 35,000 Jobs in Germany; Dodge Charger Daytona Going Overseas; China Accounts for Almost Half of World Sales

Jan. 2, 2025

Wards100: The Most Impactful Auto Execs of 20th and 21st Centuries

WardsAuto, marking its 100th anniversary, lists the most influential auto executives of the 20th and 21st centuries.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 2, 2025

Honda, Nissan merger would boost automakers’ global position: analysts

The potential deal promises to create the world’s third largest automotive company with significant technology, manufacturing and supply chain synergies.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 2, 2025

A Year of C-Suite Shuffles in 2024

Stellantis, Polestar, Toyota are among the auto companies shuffling key C-suite positions in 2024.

By David Kiley • Dec. 31, 2024

2024’s Most-Seen Auto TV Ads, Via iSpot.tv

The most-seen auto TV ads of 2024, as measured by iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 30, 2024

WardsAuto Podcast: Talking Infotainment With Market Leader LG Vehicle Solutions

South Korean electronics giant is the market leader in vehicle infotainment, a market that is growing 11.6% a year and should reach $28.3 billion by 2028.

By WardsAuto Staff • Dec. 30, 2024

Honda Merger Throws Lifeline to Troubled Nissan

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to a merger under a new holding company, with Mitsubishi a possible third brand in the new company.

By David Kiley • Dec. 23, 2024

WardsAuto Podcast: Wards100 Century of the Most Impactful Engines

WardsAuto, marking its 100th year of continuous publishing, releases a listing of 100 years of engines that made the biggest impact decade by decade.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 23, 2024

Europe’s Car Sales Slide Shows EU’s BEV Plans Are Not Working: ACEA

Automaker representative body uses November's data to highlight disconnect between EU's planned ban on tailpipe-emission vehicles and what majority of consumers want.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 23, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 20

Rivian Cuts Secret Deal with UAW; Stellantis Revives the HEMI; Canoo At Death’s Door

Dec. 20, 2024

Hyundai Owns This Year’s Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

A Dodge commercial has the highest positive purchase intent among the top five, as ranked by iSpot.tv household TV ad impressions for Jan. 1 – Dec. 15.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 20, 2024

Subaru the most reliable car brand: Consumer Reports

The automaker’s use of shared components across different models, increased their vehicle dependability rating.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 20, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 19

Foxconn Wants Renault’s Shares in Nissan; Ram Pulling EREV Production Ahead of BEV; Aramco Explores Making EV Batteries

Dec. 19, 2024

Why a Merger Between Nissan and Honda Is Unlikely

Despite Nissan’s financial woes and rumors of a merger with Honda, such a deal is probably not in the cards.

By David Kiley • Dec. 19, 2024

Key tech details of Rivian and VW’s joint venture partnership

Significant work has been done to ensure Rivian’s electrical architecture and software are compatible with Volkswagen vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 18

Merger Shock: Honda & Nissan To Tie the Knot; CATL Goes All-In on Battery Swapping; Porsche To Delay EV Models

Dec. 18, 2024