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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ferrari’s Latest ‘Entry-Level’ GT Debuts

Ferrari Amalfi replaces Roma with more power and improved aerodynamics.

By Paul Myles • July 8, 2025

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

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

Compass Claims Jeep Aero Crown

Extensive wind tunnel testing cuts coefficient of drag to a claimed 0.29.

By Paul Myles • July 1, 2025

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

Can VW Put the Love Back With Retooled ID.4?

With a delay in Volkswagen Group’s new BEV architecture until 2028, the German automaker is making a raft of improvements and upgrades to its ID.4 to keep it fresh until the all-new version arrives.

By David Kiley • June 30, 2025

Industry Voices | Rise of the Robotaxis: A New Era in Mobility

As the industry transitions from demonstrations to scaled deployment of robotaxis, two challenges now define the path forward: durability and cost-efficiency.

By Kobi Marenko 2 • June 30, 2025

Bosch CEO: Europe’s AI Red Tape Hurting AV Tech

CEO says excessive regulation is making Europe unattractive as a location for autonomous driving development.

By Paul Myles • June 27, 2025

2025 BYD Seal PHEV Pleasingly Competitive CUV

Chinese automaker BYD is selling its Seal PHEV CUV in Europe and turning heads with its refinement, utility and good value for the times.

By David Kiley • June 27, 2025

Fiat Runs 500e Trial Fleet With Battery-Swap Tech

Automaker’s flexible platform deemed perfect for conversion to use Ample’s swappable battery pack technology in on-road trials in Madrid.

By Paul Myles • June 26, 2025

Chinese Automakers Double European Market Share in Hybrid Push

A switch of focus from BEV to hybrid imports to escape tariffs helps China’s brands boost vehicle registrations in May.

By Paul Myles • June 25, 2025

Toyota U.K. Builds LCV Version of Land Cruiser

Brand adds AWD option to its van range, creating a halo model for its Professional model lineup.

By Paul Myles • June 25, 2025

Upstart Manufacturers Influencing Entire Automotive Industry: Analyst Takeaways From AutoTech 2025

Analysts from Omdia Automotive representing Wards Intelligence and Canalys attended several sessions, including a special Omdia Analyst Summit, at AutoTech 2025 in suburban Detroit from June 3-5. Here, the analysts present their major takeaways from the event and discuss the implications of the ongoing technological disruption for the global automotive industry.

By Wards Intelligence/Omdia Staff • June 23, 2025