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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

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

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

Automakers Seen Saving Billions With AI Predicting Vehicle Problems

Upstream claims AI employing data from the SDVs could reduce potential recall costs by up to 20%.

By Paul Myles • July 24, 2025

Industry Voices | Automotive OEMs’ Best Lightweighting Practices

Ultimately, it takes more than innovative materials to optimize your approach to lightweighting. It also requires an innovative mindset.

By Nuria Ignés • July 23, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: News Highlights and VueReal’s Reza Chaj on Lighting Innovation in Today’s New Vehicles

In this week’s podcast, we look at Subaru’s new BEV, Land Rover job cuts and how automakers can shorten development time of new lighting systems.

By Wards Staff • July 21, 2025

Adient Launches Next-Level Seat Massaging

The market for massaging, heated and ventilated automotive seating is growing as consumers opt for pricier vehicles loaded with creature comforts.

By David Kiley • July 21, 2025

QNX Says Software Boosts Safety, Reliability of WeRide AV Technology

QNX, a division of Canadian tech company BlackBerry, is powering China’s WeRide’s advanced driver assistance system “ADAS WePilot,” designed for semi-autonomous L2-plus-plus passenger vehicles.

By Keith Nuthall • July 21, 2025

Ford recalls 694K Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs for cracked fuel injectors

The issue can result in a gas leak on models equipped with 1.5L engines, which can lead to an underhood fire.

By Eric Walz • July 18, 2025

Smart Cities Can Save Consumer Transport Costs, Arrive GM Says

Less congestion and cheaper city trips are the keys to making smart mobility work for all, Scott Booker says.

By Paul Myles • July 17, 2025

Panasonic opens its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Kansas

The site will manufacture the company’s advanced 2170 cylindrical cell batteries to support electric vehicle production in North America.

By Eric Walz • July 17, 2025

Automakers Save Billions With AI Spotting Vehicle Problems

Upstream claims AI employing data from the SDV could reduce potential recall costs up to 20%.

By Paul Myles • July 16, 2025

GM’s Ultium Cells battery plant in Tennessee to add production of low-cost LFP cells

The automaker is targeting significant cost savings for EVs compared to its current high-nickel battery chemistries.

By Eric Walz • July 16, 2025

Ford recalls 850K vehicles for defective fuel pumps

The automaker has issued 89 recalls this year, which potentially extend to over 5.2 million vehicles.

By Eric Walz • July 14, 2025

From port to plant: How automotive shippers are slashing demurrage, per diem and downtime

Key ways automotive shippers can streamline container flow and minimize disruption.

By Joe Greek • July 14, 2025

US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning. 

By Max Garland , Phil Neuffer • July 12, 2025