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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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TrendlineTop 5 stories from WardsAuto
Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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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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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 -
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Opinion
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Interior, Engine Upgrades Highlight 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan’s Makeover
Volkswagen gets nearly everything right in its third-generation Tiguan midsize CUV, from significant powertrain improvements to welcome interior upgrades that give the new model a good chance of gaining sales in the segment.
By Bob Gritzinger • June 23, 2025 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: BEV Charging Infrastructure Getting Better Despite Political Opposition
Despite Republican opposition to green tax credits and government investment into sustainable technology meant to mitigate effects of climate change, BEV public charging is getting better.
By Wards Staff • June 22, 2025 -
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Why Lucid Gravity Charges Past Tesla, Even at Tesla Chargers
The new Lucid Gravity has what it takes to make the most of the most common Tesla Supercharger connector.
By Bengt Halvorson • June 20, 2025 -
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Ferrari May Delay Second BEV Again, Sources Claim
Low to “zero” demand for a BEV Ferrari cited as reason for another delay to planned second model.
By Paul Myles • June 18, 2025 -
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Ram Ups Ante in U.S. Pickup Market With 10-Year Powertrain Warranty
U.S. vehicle owners keeping their cars and trucks on average more than 12 years, and financing their purchases for more than seven years, spurs the new extended warranty to give Ram pickup owners more peace of mind and keep them coming back to the fold.
By David E. Zoia • June 18, 2025 -
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Chevy Corvette Hypercar Offers Ferrari Performance at Chevy Price
The performance numbers of the new ZR1X could make fans of Italian supercars curious about the Detroit speedster.
By David Kiley • June 17, 2025 -
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Nissan’s Third-Gen Leaf Due With New Body, Longer Range, Faster Charging
The battery-electric vehicle that started it all gets redesigned with a new form factor and can now travel up to 303 miles on a charge.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 17, 2025 -
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Volvo Launches AI-Driven Seat-Belt system
Automaker claims its safety belts will adapt to traffic conditions, passenger sizes and even the clothes they are wearing.
By Paul Myles • June 16, 2025 -
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Ram Launches Marketing Offensive
The brand’s new ad campaign and planned reentry into NASCAR are designed to appeal to new customers and keep existing buyers in the fold.
By David Zoia • June 14, 2025 -
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Fastest Cadillac BEV Debuts at Le Mans 24-Hours
Automaker chooses iconic endurance race to launch its Lyriq-V into Europe.
By Paul Myles • June 13, 2025 -
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Nio to Supply Batteries for McLaren Hyper-Hybrid Cars
Collaboration between brands was prompted by both now being in the Abu Dhabi government investment fund’s stable.
By Paul Myles • June 13, 2025
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