Exclusive: Mega Cast Construction Saves on Vehicle Repairs, Study Finds

A two-year study by Thatcham Research suggests benefits for automakers, consumers and their insurers.

By Paul Myles • 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

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

Ford recalls 499K crossovers for rear brakes hoses that could rupture

The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models were previously recalled in April 2021 for front brake hose leaks.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 4, 2025

Ford recalls more than 355K F-Series trucks for blank instrument cluster displays

The automaker has issued 109 recalls since the start of the year, extending to over 7.8 million vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 2, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: 25-Year Anniversary of Ford-Firestone Recall

WardsAuto Senior Editor David Kiley and Headlight News Editor Paul Eisenstein talk about the Ford-Firestone recall that shook the industry a quarter century ago this month.

By Wards Staff • Aug. 28, 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

Camera-Only Driverless Tech Now ’Good Enough,’ Imagry Says

The use of only cameras as sensors for autonomous vehicles remains controversial, but this specialist believes the tech is smart enough to be adopted.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 15, 2025

Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next week

The president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 15, 2025

Ford recalls 312K vehicles for loss of power brake assist

The problem was escalated to the automaker’s Critical Concern Review Group on May 14 after the issue was identified on a management lease vehicle. 

By Eric Walz • Aug. 13, 2025

GM inks domestic rare earth magnet supply deal with Noveon Magnetics

The Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2025

European Battery Hopes Boosted by Northvolt Acquisition

A U.S. startup announces acquisition plans for the bankrupt Swedish company, as a way to win energy independence from Chinese battery supply chains.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 11, 2025

Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing

The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 11, 2025

Ford recalls 56K F-150 pickups for seat belt warning chime

The latest recall is the automaker’s 94th in 2025, the highest-ever for an automaker in a given year.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 6, 2025

Continental’s Stand-Alone Auto Wing Relaunches as Aumovio

The Munich Auto Show, aka IAA Mobility 2025, will see Continental's new independent auto supply company showcase its latest vehicle innovations.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 5, 2025

EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months

The bloc has now paused implementation three times, with the latest moratorium coming after reaching a framework deal with the U.S.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025

FCA US recalls 121K Jeep models for second-row head restraint issue

The headrests may not lock in the upright position due to an interference condition, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 1, 2025

US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday officially codifying rates for over 60 trading partners while pushing back implementation by seven days.

By Phil Neuffer • July 31, 2025

US unveils details for 50% copper tariff

The plan includes levies on semi-finished copper products and their derivatives, a sales requirement for copper scrap and some exceptions for auto parts.

By Phil Neuffer • July 31, 2025

US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says

Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.

By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2025

Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal

Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.

By Larry Avila • July 29, 2025

Hackers Expose Cyber Threats on Pre-Production BEV

Researchers from PlaxidityX show some automakers are not treating the threat from cyber-criminals seriously enough when building the modern software-defined vehicle.

By Paul Myles • July 29, 2025

Mahle Makes Urgent Call for EU ICE U-Turn

Tier 1 powertrain supplier says ICE must feature in the economic bloc’s rapid CO2 reduction strategy.

By Paul Myles • July 28, 2025

US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

By Phil Neuffer • July 27, 2025

EU preps latest round of US tariff countermeasures

The European Commission plans to install duties of up to 30%, starting Aug. 7, if the bloc cannot reach a deal with the U.S. by the end of the month.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated July 25, 2025