US inks Southeast Asia trade pacts, touts China negotiation progress

The White House reached reciprocal tariff deals or frameworks with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia while hinting at a potential trade truce with China.

By Max Garland , Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer , Kelly Stroh • 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

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

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

Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 10, 2025

Germany’s chancellor backs scrapping the planned ICE ban in Europe

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe’s automakers need more time to transition to electric vehicles.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 10, 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

Keep ICE in Europe’s CO2 emissions drive: AECC

The association believes that a multi-energy approach can reduce greenhouse gasses and save jobs.

By Paul Myles • 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

Ford recalls 115K F-Series trucks for steering control risk

The automaker said it’s not aware of any accident or injuries related to the condition.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 1, 2025

IIHS publishes new EV safety ratings

Crash tests show solid driver protection, but back seat safety and headlight performance lag.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 29, 2025

Regulatory uncertainty slowing US electric vehicle adoption: report

While domestic EV purchases will grow, the elimination of incentives could deter buyers, per EY Mobility Lens Forecaster.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 26, 2025

How predictive data can reduce driving accidents and deaths

Smartphones and connected vehicle data can help traffic safety officials spot and fix accident hot spots, says a new report.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 25, 2025

White House asks Supreme Court to uphold Trump’s tariff powers

The government submitted a 49-page brief urging the high court to affirm Trump's broad emergency levies.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 23, 2025

Trump administration ponders adjusting scope of auto part, steel and China tariffs

Federal agencies are reviewing whether to expand the list of goods covered by levies enacted under Section 232 and 301.

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 19, 2025

Toyota recalls 94K EVs for windshield defogger malfunctions

Among the problems are electrical compressor failures that can lead to condensation build-up on the windows and reduced visibility.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2025

Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts two more cuts this year

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the first time in 2025 as concerns about a decline in hiring prompted them to put on hold efforts to curb inflation to their 2% target.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Sept. 17, 2025

US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review

Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025

Ford issues largest recall of 2025: Over 1.4 million vehicles for backup camera fault

The automaker has recalled over 2.5 million vehicles for rearview camera problems since January.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2025

Subaru drivers report satisfaction with attention support tech

Nearly 9 in 10 owners always or mostly use the company's DriverFocus feature designed to combat distracted driving, according to the IIHS.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 15, 2025

Suppliers Squeezed by Tariffs Seek OEM Customers’ Help

The AlixPartners consultancy estimates 80% of the cost of the tariffs ultimately will go into the price of a new vehicle, raising its average price by more than $1,700.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 15, 2025

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

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

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

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