Stellantis Cost-Cutting Extends Worker Furlough and Halts L3 Roll-Out

U.S. tariffs force shortened working hours at an Italian plant making engines for the exported Jeep Compass, cars while AutoDrive Level 3 remains on the shelf.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 3, 2025

Kia America COO retires

Longtime automotive executive Steven Center, whose career spanned more than four decades, joined the automaker in 2022. 

By Larry Avila • Sept. 3, 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

FCA US recalls 79K Jeep Wranglers for tire pressure monitor fault

Models equipped with an optional remote start feature may have a pinched or shorted antenna cable, causing a malfunction of the tire pressure warning system.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 3, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for September 2

Most of Tesla’s Value Tied to Optimus Robot; Foxconn Still Plans U.S. EV Assembly; Cyber Attack Hits JLR Hard

Sept. 2, 2025

August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI

Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025

Volkswagen adds 5 years to AWS cloud, AI partnership

The automaker has more than 1,200 AI applications for software development and improving quality control, among other use cases. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 2, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for August 28

Kia Wants EU to Keep ICE Ban; VW Says Amazon Will Save It Millions; Chinese Vacuum Maker Targets Bugatti

Aug. 28, 2025

Jeep Harnesses Football, Golf With Most-Seen Non-Luxury Auto TV Ad

Hyundai is the most-seen automaker on iSpot’s ranking for Aug.18-24, with two commercials that had a combined 168.4 million national TV ad impressions.

By Wards Staff • Aug. 28, 2025

Most HR leaders conducted ‘serial layoffs’ within the past year, per survey

The trend is one tending towards “reactive workforce management,” rather than long-term planning, Careerminds said.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2025

Dealers prefer lender relationships with national banks over regional banks: J.D. Power

Meanwhile, Maserati Capital USA ranked highest in overall dealer satisfaction among all lenders, captive and non-captive.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 28, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for August 27

Stellantis Pays $191 Million In CAFE Fines; European Automakers Have Had It with CO2 Regs; Xpeng Moves Cars Autonomously at Factory

Aug. 27, 2025

BEV Sales Get Boost From IRS

The IRS loosens rules on the termination of the $7,500 tax credit for BEVs, with customers able to qualify for the subsidy if they take delivery of their vehicle after Sept. 30.

By David Kiley • Aug. 27, 2025

Hyundai boosts US investments to $26B through 2028

The automaker aims to significantly expand its domestic manufacturing footprint, including steel production and robotics.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 27, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for August 26

Honda at War w/ California Dealers; Nissan Market Cap Drops Under $9 Billion; Ford Tweaks Maverick Prices

Aug. 26, 2025

Major companies reframing, not abandoning, DEI: report

More than half of S&P 100 companies adjusted their diversity, equity and inclusion messaging in major filings in 2025, according to The Conference Board.

By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 26, 2025

As tariff impacts spread, new vehicle prices and inventories are set to rise

A resilient used car market “remains a relative bright spot,” according to digital marketplace and research site CarGurus.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 26, 2025

Rivian readies for next evolution with R2 launch

With lessons learned from its first generation vehicles, the EV maker is banking on scale to reduce costs and drive profits.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 26, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for August 25

Mercedes Dumps Its Nissan Stock; Porsche Dumps Its Battery Plans

Aug. 25, 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA appoints VP of network development

Greg Gates is returning to the automaker in September after departing from his former role as general manager of strategic retail development in 2018.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 25, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for August 22

BMW To Supply Mercedes With Engines; Jeep Reveals All-New Cherokee; AVs Could Be Goldmine for Insurance Cos

Aug. 22, 2025

Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 22, 2025

Buick Leads Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Luxury Auto TV Ads

Buick’s No.1 commercial racked up 87.7 million national TV ad impressions for the time period of Aug. 11-17, per iSpot.

By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 22, 2025

Energy Department to boost critical mineral supply with $1B funding

The financial support is part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals, especially from China.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 22, 2025

Subaru forecasts a 50% profit decline for FY2026

Despite the impact of tariffs on its bottom line, the automaker’s quarterly sales in the U.S. increased by 25,000 units.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for August 21

Ford Wants $300K Off-Road Supercar; GM Headhunts AI Talent; AAA Finds ADAS Needs A Lot Of Intervention

Aug. 21, 2025