Have Stop-Start Systems Been Worth It? Trump EPA Says No

Automakers have widely adopted stop-start systems in order to meet emissions regulations. With the Trump Admin. trying to roll back emissions regulations and targets, the new EPA administrator is targeting these systems for disincentives as part of a broader targeting of energy-saving technologies.

By David Kiley • May 27, 2025

Toyota: Not Raising Prices to Offset Tariffs Not Sustainable

Toyota Motor Sales tells the White House that holding the line on prices can’t last long, and that the policy will make new-vehicle affordability much harder for consumers.

By David Kiley • May 20, 2025

Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York’s Hudson Valley

The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the region.

By Kalena Thomhave • May 19, 2025

Toyota, Honda, GM Improve Supplier Relationships

The highest-scoring OEMs help suppliers control their costs and “manage uncertainty,” Plante Moran analyst Angela Johnson says.

By Jim Irwin • May 19, 2025

Hyundai, Posco Group partnership to strengthen US sourcing

The automaker secured the manufacturing conglomerate as an investor for its $5.8 billion Louisiana steel plant and an EV battery material resource.

By Larry Avila • May 15, 2025

Nissan maneuvers to soften $3B hit from tariffs

The automaker says mitigation strategies, including collaborating with suppliers, will lessen the impact of U.S. duties by 30%.

By Larry Avila • May 14, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Tariff News and Mastering Quality Control With SkillReal

Trump tariffs continue to roil the auto industry, and host David Kiley discusses state-of-the-art quality control approaches with SkillReal whose system is being adopted by more companies all the time.

By Wards Staff • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Phil Neuffer • May 12, 2025

Ford recalls over 160K Super Duty pickups, SUVs for backup camera fault

A faulty printed circuit board connector may result in a blank screen or distorted image when shifting into reverse.

By Eric Walz • May 8, 2025

Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain

The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.

By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Tariff Pricing, Production Decisions and Battery Quality

This week’s WardsAuto Podcast delves into the chaotic atmosphere around President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, as well as tracking battery quality with Voltaiq CEO Tal Sholklapper.

By Wards Staff • May 5, 2025

Magna CEO Sizes Up Auto Industry Uncertainty

In a wide-ranging discussion, Magna’s CEO talks auto industry challenges and offers solutions to weather the storm.

By Gary Witzenburg • May 5, 2025

GM recalls nearly 600K SUVs, pickups over engine failures

Over the past several years, the automaker identified more than 28,000 field complaints and incidents in the U.S. market potentially related to 6.2L V8 engine issues.

By Eric Walz • May 2, 2025

Trump Softens Tariffs on Auto Parts for U.S.-assembled Cars

The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.

By Philip Neuffer • April 30, 2025

Kardome CEO: AI Voice Control Domination Carries Risks

Hyundai-backed start-up’s founder and boss highlights privacy and cybersecurity concerns if data is automatically transmitted to the cloud.

By Paul Myles • April 30, 2025

Hyundai Mobis develops EV battery with built-in fire suppression

The company said the technology prevents thermal runaway battery fires rather than simply delaying them. 

By Kalena Thomhave • April 30, 2025

Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars

The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.

By Phil Neuffer • April 29, 2025

Consumer Demand Prompts ZF’s New Range-Extended BEV Powertrain

Auto supply giant reacts to big swing to gas-generator range extenders to calm consumer range anxiety.

By Paul Myles • April 29, 2025

Toyota May Invest in $42 Bn Buyout of Key Supplier

Automaker eyes takeover of the company it was created out of more than 90 years ago.

By Paul Myles • April 28, 2025

Ford recalls 123K pickups, SUVs over brake fluid leaks

The condition may lead to excessive pedal travel or reduction in braking performance, according to the NHTSA.

By Eric Walz • April 24, 2025

Forvia Reveals Amazing Technologies at Shanghai Auto Show

Auto supplier Forvia is rolling out technologies related to automated driving, digital and sustainable cockpit experiences and electrification and energy management.

By Drew Winter • April 24, 2025

Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’

In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.

By Larry Avila • April 23, 2025

Zero-Loss Refueling Meant to Boost Hydrogen Adoption

Three hydrogen specialists team up to pilot a new service-station delivery system for hydrogen in U.S. It is seen as a piece of the puzzle to make hydrogen more viable for trucking and, eventually, passenger vehicles.

By Paul Myles • April 23, 2025

Nissan-Wayve Deal Targets Japan With AI Driverless Tech

U.K. startup’s expansion is turbocharged by its automated driving software agreement with Nissan.

By Paul Myles • April 22, 2025

Precision GPS Could Be Key to Unlocking AV Potential

High-precision GPS can improve the accuracy of global positioning exponentially, and widespread application has the potential to bring AVs a long way toward mass adoption, industry insiders contend. A recent demonstration of the technology by Swift Navigation drives home the point.

By David Zoia • April 22, 2025