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Waymo Adding Dallas in Another Move Ahead of Tesla in Robotaxi Battle
Waymo in 2026 is adding Dallas to the list of cities in which it operates driverless robotaxis, joining San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Phoenix and Atlanta.
By David Kiley • July 31, 2025 -
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Polestar 4 Finds Freedom in the Rearview
The newest BEV from upstart brand Polestar does away with a rear window and opts instead for an advanced rearview camera system.
By Bengt Halvorson • July 30, 2025 -
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Lucid Taps Actor Timothée Chalamet for Gravity Campaign
Battery-electric vehicle maker Lucid Group launches an ad campaign for the Gravity CUV this fall with actor and social media influencer Timothée Chalamet.
By David Kiley • July 29, 2025 -
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Hackers Expose Cyber Threats on Pre-Production BEV
Researchers from PlaxidityX show some automakers are not treating the threat from cyber-criminals seriously enough when building the modern software-defined vehicle.
By Paul Myles • July 29, 2025 -
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Europe’s Automakers Cautiously Welcome U.S. Trade Deal
Auto tariffs are reduced from 27.5% to 15% in a draft deal agreed at Trump’s Scottish Turnberry golf club.
By Paul Myles • July 28, 2025 -
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Mahle Makes Urgent Call for EU ICE U-Turn
Tier 1 powertrain supplier says ICE must feature in the economic bloc’s rapid CO2 reduction strategy.
By Paul Myles • July 28, 2025 -
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Volvo’s Luxury ‘Green’ BEV Sedan in Trouble
Automaker warns of a hit to profits hit to profitability from tariffs on Chinese-built BEVs in the U.S. and Europe.
By Paul Myles • July 25, 2025 -
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Automakers Seen Saving Billions With AI Predicting Vehicle Problems
Upstream claims AI employing data from the SDVs could reduce potential recall costs by up to 20%.
By Paul Myles • July 24, 2025 -
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JLR Trims Managerial Jobs in U.K.
Automaker offers voluntary redundancy package to 500 managers as “part of normal business practice.”
By Paul Myles • July 24, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Automotive OEMs’ Best Lightweighting Practices
Ultimately, it takes more than innovative materials to optimize your approach to lightweighting. It also requires an innovative mindset.
By Nuria Ignés • July 23, 2025 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: News Highlights and VueReal’s Reza Chaj on Lighting Innovation in Today’s New Vehicles
In this week’s podcast, we look at Subaru’s new BEV, Land Rover job cuts and how automakers can shorten development time of new lighting systems.
By Wards Staff • July 21, 2025 -
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Adient Launches Next-Level Seat Massaging
The market for massaging, heated and ventilated automotive seating is growing as consumers opt for pricier vehicles loaded with creature comforts.
By David Kiley • July 21, 2025 -
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QNX Says Software Boosts Safety, Reliability of WeRide AV Technology
QNX, a division of Canadian tech company BlackBerry, is powering China’s WeRide’s advanced driver assistance system “ADAS WePilot,” designed for semi-autonomous L2-plus-plus passenger vehicles.
By Keith Nuthall • July 21, 2025 -
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Stellantis Scraps Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Van Program
Hydrogen powertrain technology seen as first victim of new CEO’s business turnaround strategy.
By Paul Myles • July 17, 2025 -
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Audi Juices e-tron Lineup with Q6 Sportback
Audi has struggled with e-tron battery-electric vehicles, and is hoping the Q6 Sportback, including the SQ6 performance variant, turns some heads.
By David Kiley • July 16, 2025 -
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PHEVs Pose Cost Challenges for Automakers, Customers Alike
As BEV demand slows, some automakers are adding PHEVs to their lineups thinking they will be easier to sell. But they cost more to make and to buy than standard hybrids.
By David Kiley • July 15, 2025 -
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Volvo to Build Polestar 7 in Slovakia
Polestar switches production of upcoming compact SUV from China to avoid EU BEV tariffs.
By Paul Myles • July 14, 2025 -
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Cadillac Could See New Momentum in Era Emphasizing U.S. Brands
General Motors Cadillac brand stands to gain from the Trump Administration’s tariffs and tax policies after more than a quarter century of struggling against foreign-owned luxury vehicles.
By David Kiley • July 10, 2025 -
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2026 Mazda CX-5 Roomier, Adding Hybrid Variant in 2027
The CX-5 CUV is Mazda’s top-selling model. The Japanese automaker is making changes to its interior and powertrain to keep it that way.
By David Kiley • July 10, 2025 -
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Behind the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners: Dodge Charger Daytona
Inside the thinking that led to a fresh interior and UX design for a modern vehicle with a legendary nameplate.
By Gary S. Vasilash • July 9, 2025 -
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Ferrari’s Latest ‘Entry-Level’ GT Debuts
Ferrari Amalfi replaces Roma with more power and improved aerodynamics.
By Paul Myles • July 8, 2025 -
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Volvo and Polestar Facing Leadership Changes, Tariffs and Anti-China Policy
Volvo and Polestar are brands majority-owned and controlled by Chinese automaker Geely, putting the Swedish marques in a vortex of difficulty in the U.S.
By David Kiley • July 7, 2025 -
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Second Half Auto Sales Expected to Be Full of Headwinds
While first-half 2025 U.S. new vehicle sales fared well, there is much uncertainty around tariffs and battery-electric-vehicle tax credits, as well as inflationary fears, that make accurate forecasts for sales more difficult than usual.
By David Kiley • July 1, 2025 -
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Compass Claims Jeep Aero Crown
Extensive wind tunnel testing cuts coefficient of drag to a claimed 0.29.
By Paul Myles • July 1, 2025 -
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Ram Boosts Affordable Entrants with New Warlock, Black Express Heavy Duty Truck Models
The new sport-truck variants of the Ram 2500 HD series will be priced on the lower end of the scale for heavy-duty pickup trucks in the U.S.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 30, 2025
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