Hyundai Q3 operating profits tumble 29% over tariffs

Gains in global electrified vehicle sales, coupled with growth in North American market share offset the impact of U.S. import duties. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 31, 2025

US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply

Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 31, 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

Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2025

General Motors cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

The automaker cites cooling demand of electric vehicles for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 in the process.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 29, 2025

Fairhurst Automotive acquires CDJR dealership using trust funds

Stellantis is more open to providing opportunities to first-time owners than other OEMs, according to an M&A specialist.

By Alysha Webb • Oct. 29, 2025

General Motors slashing hundreds of tech jobs

The automaker’s headcount reductions affected workers at sites in Michigan and Georgia, according to a company spokesperson. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 28, 2025

Lithia Motors prioritizes used-car sales as part of resilience strategy

Uncertainty fueled by many factors, including tariffs and cooling demand for electric vehicles, is behind the focus.

By Jim Henry • Oct. 28, 2025

Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025

Ford faces up to $2B quarterly hit from Novelis plant fire

The automaker is preparing to boost production of its F-Series trucks with its aluminum supplier coming back online sooner than expected. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2025

Tesla reports record-high Q3 deliveries, but YoY operating profit falls 40%

The electric automaker saw a Q3 sales boost before the expiration of the federal EV tax credit on Sept. 30.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 23, 2025

GM’s Q3 net income tumbles 57%

The automaker is banking on next-gen software, EV profitability and reducing tariff exposure to return North American margins to historic levels. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 21, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

A 25% duty on trucks and 10% levy on buses will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

By Phil Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

Honda to invest $2.6M in advanced materials science lab at Ohio State University

The investment expands the automaker’s longstanding presence in the state.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 17, 2025

GM takes a $1.6B impairment charge amid policy shifts, slower EV demand

The charges include $1.2 billion in non-cash impairments and $400 million in cash costs for contract cancellations and settlements related to the automaker’s previous EV strategy.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 16, 2025

Ford names global leaders for manufacturing, retail business

Bryce Currie and Andrew Frick now have expanded responsibilities as the company advances its Ford+ business strategy.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 15, 2025

Amazon Autos expands used vehicle financing options

The e-commerce giant has partnered with Chase, Santander and Wells Fargo to give buyers additional lending choices.

By Larry Avila • Updated Oct. 17, 2025

EV demand isn’t falling off a cliff: Urban Science

Despite the end of a key tax credit, five other factors are still supporting demand for battery electric vehicles sales, per the consultancy.

By Alysha Webb • Oct. 9, 2025

Novelis faces extended production disruption after fire, impacting auto supply chain

The major aluminum sheet maker will keep the hot mill in its Oswego, New York, plant closed until early 2026.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Nearly all automakers report Q3 sales gains

The exceptions include Volkswagen, which saw sales fall, and Audi, which remained flat.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 8, 2025

Volkswagen of America names marketing, sales leader

The automaker made changes to its brand marketing leadership structure in a bid to strengthen its sales and brand strategy.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 8, 2025

Trump: Tariffs on medium-, heavy-duty trucks coming Nov. 1

The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

By Phil Neuffer , David Taube • Oct. 7, 2025

Ford names new VP of global labor

Mike Fitzsimmons, who served in a similar role at Boeing, takes over as the domestic automaker’s head of labor relations.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 7, 2025

Subaru’s Legacy ends nearly four-decade US production run

The automaker said its discontinuation reflects the market’s shift from sedans to SUVs and crossovers. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 6, 2025

The future of the grid: Simulation-driven optimization

Simulation apps speed up automotive R&D by making complex models accessible to all engineers.

By Bjorn Sjodin, SVP of Product Management, COMSOL • Oct. 6, 2025

Welcome to the new WardsAuto

We have a new website as a result of our combination with Automotive Dive. Here's a reminder of our mission.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2025