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  • Mary Barra, General Motors Chair and Chief Executive Officer pictured stand in front of a Cadillac Escalade SUV in a dealership service facility..
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    The top automotive industry trends to follow in 2026

    With automakers navigating tariffs, a sea of regulatory changes, supply chain uncertainties and waning EV demand, we’ve rounded up articles that dive into the topics OEMs and dealers are watching.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk listen to a reporter's question in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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    3 regulatory topics automakers should watch in 2026

    Trade, safety and emissions standards are front and center as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. automotive policy.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Automotive Cybersecurity

    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Tesla ending Model S, X production in Q2, CEO Elon Musk says

    It’s the end of an era for the electric sedan and SUV as the company looks towards a future that includes autonomous driving, robotaxis, humanoid robots and AI compute clusters.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
  • Sony Honda Mobility's Yasuhide Mizuno speaks on a stage next to a prototype Afeela vehicle, while a projector shows an image of the vehicle's manufacturing process.
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    Sony Honda Mobility partners aligned on EV vision

    It’s taken some effort to merge cultures from to two since its launch in 2022, but Sony Honda Mobility of America’s CEO says it’s going better than expected.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    Trump administration must release EV charger funds, court rules

    The Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration “yanked the NEVI Formula Program’s cord out of the outlet,” said U.S. District Judge Tana Lin. “It is simply not how things are lawfully done.”

    By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 28, 2026
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    Honda dissolving its fuel cell system partnership with GM

    Honda said it will continue internal development of its hydrogen fuel cell technology, and intends to make it a core business segment in the future.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    NXP develops new tech to counter cyberattacks on software-defined vehicles

    In an interview with WardsAuto, experts at the chipmaker said “post-quantum cryptography” technology could help isolate individual chips coming under attack.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
  • A Volvo EX60 is shown on stage during a reveal event, with the lettering EX 60 on a screen behind it.
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    Volvo EX60 BEV matches XC60 PHEV on range, charging time and price

    Calling the EX60 a ‘game-changer,’ Volvo Cars says the midsize SUV is engineered to break down consumer resistance to electric vehicles.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
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    (2026). "CMT Hearing: Examining Ways to Strengthen Automotive Safety, Affordability, and Leadership" [Video]. Retrieved from House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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    Limits on city, state authority over AVs proposed in new federal bill

    “Significant progress” has been made on the draft, its sponsor said, but safety advocates expressed concern at a recent hearing.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 21, 2026
  • A person viewing the FordPass app on a smartphone with a white 2023 Ford Explorer SUV in the background.
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    FordDirect names new chief operating officer

    Tracy Noonan Fred will oversee teams dedicated to product development, dealer engagement, marketing, analytics and data strategy.

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
  • A building sign says "AFEELA" with the words "Sony Honda Mobility" below it, and a sedan parked in front.
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    Sony Honda Mobility of America’s CEO remains confident in EV market

    With the joint venture's Afeela model now in production, Shugo Yamaguchi told WardsAuto he expects the joint venture will turn a profit before the end of the decade — even if others are pulling back from electric vehicles.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
  • A Hyundai dealership featuring the brand’s modern retail design, part of a nationwide transformation focused on elevating customer experience.
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    Hyundai hires Tesla Autopilot pioneer for top driverless role

    Minwoo Park will lead software-defined vehicle and autonomous driving efforts as head of Hyundai Motor Group’s advanced vehicle platform division and as CEO of 42dot.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
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    GM CEO: ICE and EVs can both ‘thrive under the GM tent’

    Mary Barra said GM can extend its leadership in fullsize trucks and SUVs to EVs, but will continue adjusting product mix to meet demand.

    By Gary Witzenburg • Jan. 15, 2026
  • Two employees test hardware at the Ford Sunrise Engineering Center in Florida. The center develops and tests electronics and embedded software for the automaker.
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    Ford unveils in-house-built processor module for future vehicles

    By developing its new electrical/electronic architecture in-house, the automaker aims to trim advanced vehicle technology costs and increase customer accessibility.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Volvo claims new EX60 SUV will relieve range anxiety

    Prelaunch testing suggests the EX60 has a maximum 503-mile range, which Volvo credits to technological advances such as high-efficiency e-motors that cut weight.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    5 auto industry trends to watch in 2026

    Heading into the new year, automakers are working to mitigate the impacts of tariffs while preparing for rapid technology advancements in the industry.

    By • Jan. 8, 2026
  • Buttons featured in next-generation cockpit of Volkswagen I.D.Polo.
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    Volkswagen answers consumers’ call for more button controls

    Buttons control many physical functions in the cockpit of VW’s compact electric entry-level hatchback, the ID.Polo.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
  • A black Lucid Gravity robotaxi riding on a an urban street at night with its lights on.
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    Lucid, Uber and Nuro unveil jointly developed ‘global robotaxi’ at CES

    The robotaxi is purpose-built for Uber’s ride-hailing network and features Nuro’s autonomous driving technology.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    VW’s Gen.Urban driverless test mule begins German on-road trials

    The research project in Wolfsburg aims to assess the vehicle's passenger trust levels despite a lack of steering wheel or pedals.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    US plans fresh China semiconductor tariffs for 2027

    The duty rate will be set at least 30 days before the implementation date and stack on top of existing levies, per a Federal Register filing.

    By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 5, 2026
  • The front view of 2022 Ford Bronco Sport SUV with a badge showing "Bronco" on the grill.
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    Software glitches fueled OEM recalls in 2025

    As automakers continued to add new technology to their models, the number of software-related recalls was on the rise this year.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    How AI could help improve dealer operations

    Dealers and vendors are testing powerful new tools for sourcing and selling more vehicles, as well as improving customer satisfaction.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Waymo updating software following robotaxi failures during San Francisco blackout

    The company explained why its vehicles responded inappropriately during a wide-scale power outage and outlined steps to prevent a recurrence.

    By Dan Zukowski • Updated Jan. 5, 2026
  • The front view of a red, 2022 Ford Lightning pickup driving on a road.
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    Ford cancels $6.5B battery supply contract with LG Energy Solution

    Last week, the automaker also dissolved its BlueOval SK battery joint venture with SK On as it shifts away from EVs.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
  • A driver touching the infotainment screen in a 2026 Nissan Leaf EV.
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    Nissan unveils industry-first ‘Personalized Sound’ feature for its vehicle infotainment system

    The feature is available on all Nissan and Infiniti vehicles equipped with Google built-in, including the new 2026 Leaf EV.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025