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5 auto industry trends to watch in 2025

Automakers are not likely to lose sight of their long-term electrification goals.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2025

Toyota shuffles its North American C-suite operations

The new executive assignments are aimed at bolstering the automaker’s leadership in its software and electrification segments.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 10, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

By WardsAuto staff

Dover Fueling Solutions debuts EV charger

The company’s Wayne PWR fast charger debuted last month at a Chevron site in Loganville, Georgia.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 10, 2025

Cyclum receives approval for first travel center

The Tulare, California, site will offer EV charging and several other fuel types, including hydrogen and renewable diesel.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 8, 2025

Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds

The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 7, 2025

BMW shores up EV rare earth materials source

The automaker’s private equity firm invested in mining startup Phoenix Tailings, which is building a New Hampshire plant expected to begin production in June.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025

Toyota Motor North America lands $4.5M DOE grant

The funding will go toward the development of an industry template for EV battery recycling.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025

DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas

The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025

Ford extends free home EV charger promotion though March

The automaker is extending the offer following record EV sales in 2024. 

By Eric Walz • Jan. 3, 2025

California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure

California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2024

Key tech details of Rivian and VW’s joint venture partnership

Significant work has been done to ensure Rivian’s electrical architecture and software are compatible with Volkswagen vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024

Stellantis, Zeta Energy ink deal to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries

Zeta Energy's lithium-sulfur batteries do not require critical raw materials, such as cobalt, nickel manganese or graphite.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2024

Volvo, Daimler ink deal to develop SDV platform

The 50/50 joint venture will create a dedicated truck operating system and tools that vehicle manufacturers can use as a basis to make their own digital vehicle features.

By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 16, 2024

Cybersecurity’s ever important role in automotive development

As modern vehicles become more connected, autonomous and generally more software-defined, the automotive industry faces new cybersecurity challenges.

Dec. 16, 2024

EVs leap to almost 9% of US light duty vehicle sales in Q3: EIA

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles accounted for 21.2% of new vehicle sales in the quarter, EIA said.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2024

Toyota invests $922M in Kentucky advanced paint factory

The plant's production technologies aim to cut lead times, improve process accuracy and offer customers new color options.  

By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2024

Volkswagen, SAIC extend partnership to 2040

The joint venture will focus on product, production and decarbonization initiatives, including an accelerated electrification strategy. 

By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 12, 2024

Amazon launches retail partnership with Hyundai in 48 US cities

Customers can browse, order, finance and schedule pickup of a new vehicle through the e-commerce website.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 11, 2024

Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers

The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2024

GM Energy partners with a Texas utility to provide free EV charging

The program for Chevrolet electric vehicle owners will utilize renewable energy while offsetting charging costs.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 4, 2024

Panasonic Automotive Systems, Arm team up on SDV standardization

The two companies will adopt and extend a device virtualization framework, shifting from a hardware-centric to a software-first model to speed up automotive industry development cycles.

By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 2, 2024

Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power

The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 26, 2024

Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions

With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis, the two ride-hailing companies are adding partnerships to deploy driverless vehicles across more cities.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 25, 2024

NHTSA finalizes ‘significant’ updates to its 5-star safety ratings program

The changes are intended to make roads safer by encouraging automakers to add pedestrian protection technology to their vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2024

Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps

President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024