Honda cuts full-year profit forecast over tariffs and chip shortages

The automaker also lowered its 2030 electric vehicle target amid cooling market and U.S. policy shifts.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 13, 2025

BMW beats profit forecast as CEO rails against EU’s zero-tailpipe mandate

The automaker is focused on sales growth with its iX3 SUV, the first of its Neue Klasse lineup of EVs.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 10, 2025

FCA US recalls over 24K hybrid Jeep Wranglers after flawed software update

The issue can cause a sudden loss of drive power, experienced by over 200 customers who vented their frustration in online forums and groups.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 10, 2025

GM, Stellantis pivot from EVs to build more ICE vehicles

As electric vehicle adoption slows in the U.S. and federal grants dry up, automakers and suppliers are shifting their focus.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2025

Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff powers in landmark case

Several justices seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of broad tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers act.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 7, 2025

Volkswagen’s Q3 woes: Tariffs, Porsche’s ICE bet, slim EV profits

Trading headwinds will not deflect the automaker from ongoing cost-cutting as it considers a new U.S. Audi plant.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 4, 2025

Driving through tariffs: How automotive supply chains stay in gear amid policy shifts

Flexibility keeps automotive supply chains running—no matter how trade winds shift.

By Joe Greek • Nov. 3, 2025

Ford recalls 1.4 million vehicles for faulty rearview cameras

The automaker has issued more than a dozen recalls since January to address backup camera problems.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 31, 2025

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

US to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce

The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China’s rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Nov. 7, 2025

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