Automotive Dive and WardsAuto combine: new site and newsletter coming soon

Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications’ work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 1, 2025

Bridgestone Americas continues probe as it looks to restore operations

The tiremaker disclosed a cyberattack just days after Jaguar Land Rover was impacted by a major hack that also disrupted production at certain locations. 

By David Jones • Sept. 12, 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

Lucid Group closes on $300M Uber investment

The strategic financing, which was announced in July, will cover the development costs associated with adding Lucid Gravity robotaxis to the Uber platform globally.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for September 11

Tesla Loyalty Drops Below Ford; Joby VTOLs Fly 50K Passengers; Nissan Tech Boosts Fuel Economy 42%

Sept. 11, 2025

Auto dealership will pay $275,000 to settle claims it segregated roles by sex

The business segregated talent by sex and cited stereotypes as their reasoning, EEOC said in a lawsuit.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 11, 2025

Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal

The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports. 

By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 10

Chinese Automaker Blatantly Rips Off Bugatti Chiron; PHEVs No Cleaner Than ICE; SAIC MG Fails Euro NCAP Test Spectacularly

Sept. 10, 2025

Toyota moving Lexus ES production back to Japan

The automaker’s largest global manufacturing site in Kentucky will continue building its Camry and RAV4 hybrid models.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA appoints VP of customer services

Long-time company executive Nicolette Lambrechts will take over the role on Nov. 1.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 9

Sept. 9, 2025

Tier 1 supplier Astemo Americas to open new regional headquarters in Michigan

The company says the new campus will help it meet growing demand for more complex vehicle software to support advanced driver assist systems and electrification.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 9, 2025

Feds arrest 475 at Hyundai’s EV battery factory jobsite

The project in Georgia is the future home of the automaker's $4.3B battery factory co-owned by LG Energy Solution.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 9, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 8

Tesla U.S. EV Market Share at Lowest Level Since 2017; VW Group Reveals New Small EVs; Porsche Develops New Hybrid for the 911

Sept. 8, 2025

Stellantis loses global sales leader of Jeep

Mike Koval also previously led Mopar North America and the Ram truck brand.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025

Rivian lays off workers from its commercial team

The staff reduction impacted less than 1.5% of the company’s workforce of nearly 15,000, a spokesperson said.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025

Energy Department allocates $60M for two critical mineral programs

The Trump administration’s latest funding plans target rare earth magnet development and evaluation of domestic ore deposits.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 8, 2025

Hyundai officially launches its ‘Next Urban Mobility Alliance’

The public-private initiative brings together government, industry and academia to co-develop an AI-powered mobility ecosystem for cities.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 8, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for September 5

Gen 2 Lucid = ½ Parts Count of Tesla Model Y; China Eyes Ban on Retractable Door Handles; BMW iX3 Bristles with Innovation

Sept. 5, 2025

HGTV Drives Reach for Mercedes-Benz’s Most-Seen Luxury Auto TV Ad

A spot for the 2025 GLS takes first place with 118 million national TV ad impressions – over half of which came from HGTV – per iSpot’s analysis for Aug. 25-31.

By Wards Staff • Sept. 5, 2025

VW of America names chief communications officer

Jeannine Ginivan returns to her former role with the automaker after departing in 2018.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2025

US enacts Japan tariff deal

Automakers will pay just a 15% tariff instead of the 25% section 232 tariff for vehicles and auto parts deemed “products of Japan.”

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for September 4

U.S. Tariffs to Eliminate 18K Auto Jobs; BYD Shaves Its Sales Forecast; Dacia Hybrid Uses 2-Speed EV Gearbox

Sept. 4, 2025

Stellantis to build Mopar parts distribution center in Georgia

The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature automated storage and retrieval to cut order wait times.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for September 3

Audi TT Inspires New Concept; VW EVs Adopting ICE Vehicle Names

Sept. 3, 2025