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GM’s chief AI officer Barak Turovsky departs

The tech executive who was leading the automaker’s AI vision resigned after eight months on the job.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 24, 2025

First drive: 2026 Hyundai Palisade HEV makes a good thing better

Despite being more expensive than the gas-powered version, the automaker claims its better fuel economy will see buyers recoup those dollars within two years.

By Tanya Gazdik • Nov. 21, 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

Waymo taps Google exec for CFO seat

The move comes at a “pivotal moment” for Waymo as it continues to scale its autonomous ride-hailing business, Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 21, 2025

British thermal specialist claims 10-minute EV fast-charge breakthough

Charging times to rival ICE refueling is the promise of Hydrohertz's battery-pack cooling system that also claims better range and vehicle safety.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 21, 2025

Is Dassault’s real-time spatial computing the next big auto leap?

The software specialist claims its virtual twin could accelerate automakers’ product speed to market.

By Dave Zoia • Nov. 20, 2025

Bentley abandons plans to build only EVs by 2035

The luxury brand is responding to consumer demand for ICE and hybrid powertrains.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 19, 2025

2026 Toyota Hilux pickup launches in Europe as double cab

The automaker responds to consumer demand and promises BEV and hydrogen fuel-cell versions.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 19, 2025

Honda unveils next-gen electrification tech, new hybrid vehicle platform

The new technologies are slated to appear in vehicles sold in the North America market in the second half of the 2020s.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 18, 2025

NXP’s CoreRide SDV platform headed for production vehicle

The plug-and-play software allows automakers to focus on more value-added and market-differentiating applications for their future cars and trucks.

By Dave Zoia • Nov. 18, 2025

In automotive lending, AI and people are better together

Technology should empower, not replace, human judgment. AI can predict probabilities, but people understand possibilities.

By Aaron Bickart • Nov. 17, 2025

Volvo eyes potential for growing US vehicle production

The automaker’s CEO said that more vehicles will be built at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, to boost North American sales and mitigate tariffs.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 12, 2025

Nissan packs looks, technology into new Sentra

To our eyes, the all-new sedan appears fresh, larger and more upscale than its predecessor and other competitors in the segment.

By Gary Witzenburg • Nov. 12, 2025

Tesla recalls nearly 13K Model Y, Model 3s for battery hardware defect

Company investigators determined that the battery pack contactors can fail while the vehicle is moving, resulting in a loss of propulsion.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 12, 2025

BMW beats profit forecast as CEO rails against EU’s zero-tailpipe mandate

The automaker is focused on sales growth with its iX3 SUV, the first of its Neue Klasse lineup of EVs.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 10, 2025

Infotainment systems integrating AI-powered chat bots

Cerence claims to supply its artificial intelligence-powered conversational voice assistant tech to more than 80 automakers and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 7, 2025

Toyota saw strong sales in Q2, increases full-year profit forecast

Hikes in volume car sales in the U.S. and Japan help the automaker weather import tariff headwinds.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 6, 2025

Autobahn Fort Worth’s luxury franchises add Cadillac dealerships

Group President Brendan Harrington said Autobahn’s Texas acquisitions provide vehicle solutions for the entire family.

By Alysha Webb • Nov. 5, 2025

Hyundai, Toray Industries to study advanced materials for future mobility

The R&D deal marks an expansion of the two companies' existing partnership, which led to the development of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 5, 2025

First drive: 2026 Polestar 4 EV puts offbeat appeal in view

Loaded with fresh technology and push-pull design compromises, it’s a lot to take in on a quick first drive. Go tell EV shoppers that.

By Bengt Halvorson • Nov. 5, 2025

Volkswagen’s Q3 woes: Tariffs, Porsche’s ICE bet, slim EV profits

Trading headwinds will not deflect the automaker from ongoing cost-cutting as it considers a new U.S. Audi plant.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 4, 2025

AutoNation reduces its exposure to low-margin EVs

The megadealer is looking to increase luxury-brand sales to boost profits going into the new year, CEO Mike Manley said on the company’s earnings call.

By Jim Henry • Nov. 4, 2025

Mercedes-Benz shrugs off profit drop to focus on top-segment vehicles

While restructuring costs and worker layoffs dented its balance sheet, growth in luxury vehicle sales boosted the automaker’s confidence.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 3, 2025

Ford recalls 1.4 million vehicles for faulty rearview cameras

The automaker has issued more than a dozen recalls since January to address backup camera problems.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 31, 2025

Stellantis, Applied Intuition partner on ‘intelligent vehicle infotainment’

The California company will provide its hardware platform and “Cabin Intelligence” software for the automaker’s global portfolio.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 29, 2025

Volvo Cars beats profit forecast in Q3

The company's turnaround plan is showing early promise thanks to a wave of job cuts and continued sales success from its XC60 mid-size SUV.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 29, 2025