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Mercedes-Benz Testing Long-Distance Solid-State Battery

The prototype EQS sedan is powered via lithium-metal technology co-developed in the U.S.

By Greg Kable • Feb. 20, 2025

Scania to Buy Northvolt’s Truck Battery Manufacturing Unit

Swedish truck maker acquires its supplier of heavy-duty battery power packs as European manufacturer tries to restructure and avoid collapse.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 19, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.

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Samsung SDI recalls high-voltage batteries installed in 180K vehicles

The batteries were installed in plug-in hybrid vehicles from FCA US, Ford Motor Co. and Audi.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 18, 2025

Stellantis Dumps Italian BEV Gigafactory Plan to Refocus on Hybrid Cars

Automaker scales back battery production JV to continue raising hybrid production to meet European consumer demand.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 18, 2025

Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on all countries

“In other words, they charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same tax,” the president said Thursday.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 13, 2025

Tariffs on steel, aluminum likely mean higher costs for auto industry

A 25% import duty could increase the price of a typical vehicle by $1,500, an expert said.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025

More Tariff Threats Aimed at Making Canada 51st State?

Donald Trump says he will order 25% tariffs on all foreign-produced steel and aluminum entering the U.S. The move, heavily criticized by impacted industries, would raise consumer prices in the U.S. and disrupt supply chains for automakers and suppliers.

By David Kiley • Feb. 11, 2025

Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 11, 2025

Honda recalls over 294K vehicles for engine stalling

The automaker’s investigators concluded that an ECU software issue was the cause.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 10, 2025

Nissan U.K. Plant BEV Boost From New Jatco Powertrain Facility

Plant slated for 2026 production set to provide automaker's U.K. factory with up to 340,000 integrated powertrains annually.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 7, 2025

Manufacturing reenters growth mode in January as demand, production improve: PMI

The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. However, manufacturers are bracing for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent tariff proposals.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 5, 2025

China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products

The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.

By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025

US delays tariffs on Mexico to March

The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.

By Edwin Lopez , Phil Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025

Scania’s Bid to Keep Europe’s Battery Production Hopes Alive

Truck maker sends key staff into struggling battery manufacturer Northvolt to boost quality and production efficiencies.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 3, 2025

Canada strikes back with 25% tariffs on select US goods

The tariffs will target $155 billion worth of goods, such as orange juice, beer and motorcycles, with some duties starting Feb. 4.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 2, 2025

Policy shifts shake up automotive landscape in 2025

Tariffs and potential updates to emission rules are driving automakers to rethink production strategies.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Tesla, Tariffs and Aisin NA CEO Scott Turpin

Scott Turpin, president and CEO of Aisin World Corp. of America, discusses the potential for auto industry disruption in light of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on close U.S. trading partners.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 27, 2025

Ecosystems All the Rage at CES 2025

Automakers no longer appear to be clinging to the concept of going it alone on new architectures and core software development in the transition to SDVs, leaning more and more on solutions-centric partnerships between tech companies and traditional suppliers to help guide them through all the complexity.

By David Zoia • Jan. 22, 2025

GM, Vianode announce synthetic graphite supply deal for EV batteries

The "multi-billion dollar" agreement covers the development of large-scale manufacturing in North America and supply of the raw material through 2033.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 21, 2025

5 automotive topics to watch when Trump takes office

China, trade, vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards, and electric vehicle policy will be in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration, experts say.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2025

Parking Lot Drive-In Theater Potential with Continental’s In-Cabin Projector

AI personalization promised with high-definition images projected onto vehicle windows used as cinema screens.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 16, 2025

Canada’s Auto Union Chief Takes Aim at Trump Tariff Threat

Canadian assemblers import significant volumes of American-made parts, whose sale could be impacted by any retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada following U.S. duty hikes.

By Keith Nuthall • Jan. 15, 2025

US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia

The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2025

JLR Claims Sustainability First by Recycling Seating Foam

Luxury automaker helps in development of process to commercially recycle seat foam from its old vehicles using a closed-loop supply chain and claiming a big saving on CO2 emissions.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 15, 2025

Horse Responds to Gas-Hybrid Demand, Boosts eMotor Production

Powertrain manufacturer claims its Portugal plant can supply 160,000 electric motor units annually for hybrid systems.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 14, 2025