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    GM is now using recycled battery materials for its new EVs

    Some customer-bound EVs from Chevrolet and Cadillac now have cells made with bits of previous GM batteries.

    By • Sept. 29, 2026
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    A Mercedes-Benz dealership’s service director embraces AI to improve turn time

    Keeping the customer communication personal but using AI behind the scenes has made all the difference.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    Autonomous Vehicles

    Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.

    By WardsAuto staff
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    VW refreshes ID.4 EV, brings it into Tiguan family

    The ID. Tiguan arrives in Europe in early 2027 and is confirmed as U.S.-bound with details yet to come.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    Beyond AI: When software engineering workflow becomes an automaker’s edge

    The automaker's real edge isn't AI — it's the engineering workflow behind it.

    By Raghavendra.K.A - Senior Vice President & Global Head of Engineering Services, Infosys • Sept. 28, 2026
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    The charge is on for more EV chargers

    Electric vehicle sales are in a slump, but high-speed public charging station installations are on a hitting streak.

    By • Sept. 25, 2026
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    Torcal EV arrives as one of Bentley’s lowest-cost models

    The luxury Bentley Torcal compact SUV joins the automaker's global lineup at near entry-level to attract younger consumers.

    By • Sept. 25, 2026
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    2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid starts at $37K, projected at 38 mpg

    Pricing rivals that of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid, while the automaker’s e-Power system is set to bring EV responsiveness without charging. 

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    2027 BMW 3-Series lineup leaves top performance to gasoline six

    The brand-defining sedan inherits cues from the i3 EV but offers a true-to-form inline-6 engine at the top of the range.

    By Greg Kable • Sept. 23, 2026
  • Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoids conduct tasks at an automotive plant.
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    Boston Dynamics begins robotics testing at Hyundai, outlines expansion

    The company is training its Atlas humanoids to take over repetitive and heavy tasks at the automaker’s factories, with plans to begin component assembly by 2030.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 22, 2026
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    Drones, defense systems, and the new ‘Arsenal of Democracy’

    The auto industry and military are converging once again. Should we be concerned?

    By John McElroy • Sept. 22, 2026
  • Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz, at the company's CEO Investor Day
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    Hyundai sees growth in hybrids, robotaxis and physical AI

    Hyundai Motor Group’s recent CEO Investor Day served to underscore how the company’s recent technology investments fit in with making more cars, more profitably.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    Renault, Geely invest 2B reais in Brazil JV

    The investment, worth $389 million, will help line up a new, electrified Renault for the market in 2027.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
  • The exterior of the Casa Chevrolet GMC car dealership on a sunny day, featuring the main building with "Chevrolet," "GMC," and "Certified Service" signs alongside a roadside sign displaying the Casa, Chevrolet, and GMC logos.
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    Casa Auto Group shares 3 AI success stories — and one observation

    Jarrod Kilway, the group’s vice president of digital operations, told WardsAuto he has found AI use cases for sales, marketing and fixed operations.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
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    Volvo adds long-range PHEV versions of XC60 and XC90

    The XC60 midsize SUV now has an electric range of nearly 125 miles between charges, Volvo claims.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
  • A rendering of a Volkswagen ID.Polo driving on a highway showing blue and yellow graphics depicting the vehicle being guided to the shoulder.
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    Volkswagen expands driver assistance features in US models

    Among the new features are driver-initiated lane changes on additional models, rear pedestrian detection and predictive adaptive cruise control for a smoother driving experience.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
  • Ilika Solid State EV Battery Pack
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    Europe faces a critical point in solid-state battery development, exec says

    Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy walked WardsAuto through the challenge behind scaling battery production in the region — and why he believes success at it would create a competitive advantage for the industry.

    By • Sept. 15, 2026
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    Volkswagen revives XL1 thinking with Mission Efficiency EV

    VW applied the mindset — and the shape — behind the original XL1 to its latest electric-car technology.

    By Greg Kable • Sept. 15, 2026
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    Vehicle infotainment remains a pain point for drivers: JD Power

    Multimedia-related problems account for 25% of total vehicle complaints, according to JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
  • A group of square-shaped rare-earth-free permanent magnets produced by Niron Magnetics laid out in a grid.
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    Honda invests in US maker of rare-earth-free magnets

    Minnesota-based Niron Magnetics, which celebrated the start of construction of a manufacturing plant Wednesday, confirmed the investment from the automaker.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
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    Horse Powertrain opens first US office in Detroit

    The powertrain company said it can help automakers cut costs amid rapidly changing consumer demand.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    Ford invests $1B in its key Kentucky plant for truck, SUV production

    The new paint shop for Ford’s highest-revenue assembly plant will boost efficiency, the automaker said.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
  • A worker wearing a blue safety helmet operates a winding machine at Ford's BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan.
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    Transportation secretary urges Ford to cut technology ties with China

    In a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, the DOT said it remains “deeply alarmed” by the automaker’s continued reliance on licensed technology from China-based battery manufacturer CATL.

    By • Sept. 9, 2026
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    VW Group plans more ‘rugged vehicles’ for US amid sweeping restructure

    Volkswagen says concentrating investment on fewer models globally will enable it to achieve higher volumes for individual vehicles, reduce costs and create greater economies of scale.

    By Greg Kable • Sept. 9, 2026
  • A rendering of a gold Tesla Cybercab with its doors open while parked on an urban street.
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    Tesla faces federal probe over Cybercab rollout

    The EV maker hasn’t played by the administration’s own exemption rules or shown why its robotaxi is better without mirrors, pedals, or a steering wheel.

    By • Sept. 9, 2026
  • A Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV on the inspection line at the automaker's plant in Emden, Germany.
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    Volkswagen advances restructuring plan that could cut 50K jobs

    The company also plans to reduce its model portfolio by 50% by 2035, with the North American market shifting towards higher-margin vehicles.

    By • Sept. 4, 2026