Nissan Kicks: Light at the End of the Affordability Tunnel

Despite the Kicks affordable price, Nissan has managed to create a miracle in today’s automotive world: a roomy compact CUV with high-quality interior materials and loaded with premium features that make it feel special.

By Drew Winter • May 23, 2025

Hyundai Does It Again With Ioniq 9 Family Hauler

The name Ioniq evokes both electrical charge and classic architecture, and those concepts are abundant in the vibrant displays and flowing lines of the Ioniq 9’s upscale and contemporary cabin.

By David Zoia • May 22, 2025

Cadillac Optiq: Eye Candy, and So Much More

Cadillac took some big swings with the Optiq – and didn’t miss. The all-electric CUV marks a huge departure from staid Cadillacs of old and may set the storied brand on a new design path.

By David Zoia • May 21, 2025

2026 RAV4 Goes All Electrified

The best-selling utility vehicle in the U.S. gets upgraded hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions and eliminates the ICE-only version.

By David Kiley • May 21, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: 2025 Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX Winners

Wards is out with its annual 10 Best Interiors and UX winners for 2025. WardsAuto Senior Editor David Kiley and WardsAuto Lead Editor Christie Schweinberg discuss this year's list.

By Wards Staff • May 19, 2025

Production Costs Must be Cut, Citroën CEO Says

Stellantis French brand’s CEO says automakers can only compete with Chinese BEV manufacturers by matching production costs.

By Paul Myles • May 16, 2025

Toyota Adds All-new C-HR BEV for 2026

Toyota, after hanging back for several years on offering battery-electric vehicles in the U.S., is adding a compact CUV BEV to its 2026 lineup that already includes the recently announced longer-range bZ BEV CUV.

By David Kiley • May 15, 2025

Fiat Revs Up Hybrid 500

Stellantis’s Fiat brand, seeing consumer indifference to its short-range, expensive 500e, will roll out a hybrid version of the diminutive city car with intent to build 100,000 a year globally.

By David Kiley • May 14, 2025

Ford Expedition a Thoughtful and Tough Redesign for 2025

This fifth-gen vehicle offers everything from tough trail capability to luxe country club transportation for up to eight people.

By Gary S. Vasilash • May 13, 2025

Mitsubishi Expects Foxconn-Built BEV for 2026

Japanese automaker signs MoU with Apple iPhone maker to enter the fiercely price-competitive electric sector next year.

By Paul Myles • May 12, 2025

Solid-State Batteries Progressing for Longer-Range EVs, But Is Outlook Too Rosy?

Solid-state batteries have advantages over traditional lithium-ion, and producers and automakers are making progress with production innovations to lower costs.

By David Kiley • May 12, 2025

Chinese Automakers Refocus on Hybrid and ICE in Europe

Auto giants BYD and SAIC lead the move to traditional powertrains as consumer demand shifts and tariffs on BEVs bite.

By Paul Myles • May 9, 2025

Ferrari to Unveil BEV Powertrain This Fall

Iconic Italian automaker confirms full launch next spring amid speculation that it might use a BEV platform from China’s Leapmotor.

By Paul Myles • May 9, 2025

How Many Yugos Does It Take to…? The Former Joke Brand Making Comeback

A Serbian battery-electric-vehicle startup is looking to rekindle the Yugo brand that became a joke in the U.S. and elsewhere for its lack of reliability and durability.

By David Kiley • May 8, 2025

Lucid Leans Into U.S. Manufacturing, Gravity Launch Amid Tariff Pressure and EV Market Headwinds

Luxury EV manufacturer touts growth, tech licensing potential and U.S. supply chain advantages in the wake of tariff turmoil.

By Nancy Dunham • May 7, 2025

Stellantis, Renault Execs Call for Small-Car Standards Change

Automaker bosses want EU regulation changes to boost profit margins on building small cars for European consumers.

By Paul Myles • May 6, 2025

JLR’s First U.S. Car Shipment on Way After Tariff Halt

British automaker restarts exports to U.S. customers following negotiations with business partners likely to off-set some of the price hikes on cars hit by tariffs.

By Paul Myles • May 5, 2025

Everything You Want to Know About That Slate EV Pickup

Slate’s goal is to give working-class consumers a brand-new vehicle, with the latest safety equipment and a full warranty, rather than force them into the used-car market.

By John McElroy • May 5, 2025

Tesla S Biggest Loser in BEV Depreciation Study

Top 10 BEV models all record big losses compared to ICE rivals in a study examining depreciation over a 10-year period.

By Paul Myles • May 5, 2025

Electric Mercedes-Benz CLA Cannot Charge at 400V Stations

The lack of an on-board voltage converter limits fast-charging flexibility in some regions for the German luxury automaker’s forthcoming all-electric sport sedan.

By Greg Kable • May 5, 2025

Aston Martin Pulls Wraps off 717-hp SUV

Iconic brand employs Valhalla lessons to squeeze out more power and reduce weight of new DBX S flagship model.

By Paul Myles • May 2, 2025

EU and Asia Advancing Hydrogen Fuel Cells as U.S. Balks

The future of green hydrogen production is in limbo in the U.S. for cars and heavy trucks, but the EU and Asia are marching forward with hydrogen economies and infrastructure.

By David Kiley • May 1, 2025

Isuzu Enters BEV Pickup Segment

Isuzu debuts the D-Max EV, its first fully electric pickup truck, aimed initially at European markets.

By David Kiley • May 1, 2025

Consumer Demand Prompts ZF’s New Range-Extended BEV Powertrain

Auto supply giant reacts to big swing to gas-generator range extenders to calm consumer range anxiety.

By Paul Myles • April 29, 2025

Industry Voices | Tech Challenges Vehicle Dependability

Vehicle owners want dependable technology, but increasingly complex user interfaces are prompting complaints.

By Jason Norton • April 29, 2025