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Renault budget brand’s new EV to compete with Chinese rivals
Dacia unveils Hipster Concept aiming to maintain cheapest electric vehicle title.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 8, 2025 -
Provided by General Motors
Quarterly sales roundupNearly all automakers report Q3 sales gains
The exceptions include Volkswagen, which saw sales fall, and Audi, which remained flat.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 8, 2025 -
Provided by Toyota Motor North America
Deep DiveRAV4: The phenomenon three decades in the making
Toyota’s small-turned-midsize crossover was the No.1-selling nameplate in the U.S. market in 2024 with 475,000 deliveries, but getting to the top was an evolution.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 7, 2025 -
Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Xterra poised for a revival
The automaker is considering bringing back the discontinued model as a hybrid built in Canton, Mississippi.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 7, 2025 -
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Keep ICE in Europe’s CO2 emissions drive: AECC
The association believes that a multi-energy approach can reduce greenhouse gasses and save jobs.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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Welcome to the new WardsAuto
We have a new website as a result of our combination with Automotive Dive. Here's a reminder of our mission.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2025 -
Provided by Subaru of America
New 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid plays to Subaru’s core audience
The offroad-oriented Japanese brand plots a hybrid future without losing the plotline.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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European BEV sales still below forecasts
Europe’s consumers prefer hybrid powertrain vehicles to any other, registration data shows.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Provided by Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan brings refinements to 2026 Sentra
The redesigned Sentra, available in S, SV, SR and SL grades, will reach showrooms later this year.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 23, 2025 -
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Retro styling for Ferrari’s 849 Testarossa
New flagship road car draws on inspiration from past glories while using the automaker’s latest PHEV technology.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 23, 2025 -
Provided by Mitsubishi Motors
Mitsubishi’s Euro BEV shows alliance goes on
The brand’s first French-built compact SUV results from an agreement among Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi to develop future BEV models.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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AI takes center stage in software-defined vehicle evolution
As automakers undergo a digital transformation, legacy processes and organizational frameworks present major obstacles to innovation.
By Maite Bezerra • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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GAC’s expansion strategy using global design studios
In an interview with WardsAuto, the Chinese automaker’s design chief points to strengths of having design input from U.S. and European teams.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 19, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Hyundai Believes It Has Formula for Gains with New Palisade; Price Rises
The brand has had one of the best-selling large 3-row crossovers in the U.S. since introducing the first-gen Palisade in 2020.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 16, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Toyota Commits to First BEV Production in Europe
The automaker expands production capacity in its Czech plant to accommodate builds of its first BEV to be made in Europe.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 15, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
WardsAuto and Automotive Dive Combine: New Site and Newsletter Coming Soon
Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications' work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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JLR’s Global Vehicle Production Still Stopped
Car production is halted as the automaker battles to rescue corporate systems handling all its global sites.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 11, 2025 -
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IAA Mobility 2025, Munich: Day 3
Concepts test consumer appetite for new design languages, while Chinese newcomer Changan plans rapid expansion in Europe.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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IAA Mobility 2025, Munich: Day 2
Renault unveils ICE and new urban Clio hybrid where it belongs, in the city center, while Polestar reveals flagship Polestar 5 GT.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 9, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich Day 1 Sees European and Chinese Debuts
German and Chinese automakers lock horns at Europe’s biggest auto show on its first official day.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Mercedes GLC EQ, Volkswagen ID. Cross Unveiled
The production CUV and concept CUV reveal the Germans’ next steps toward improving their positioning in the competitive BEV market in Europe.
By Wards Staff • Sept. 8, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
JLR Production and Sales Hit by Cyber Attack
A quick shutdown of computer systems may have saved consumer data.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Exclusive: Mega Cast Construction Saves on Vehicle Repairs, Study Finds
A two-year study by Thatcham Research suggests benefits for automakers, consumers and their insurers.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
BEVs No More Reliable Than ICE, Study Says
A U.K. warranty claims study highlights some hidden costs of switching to BEVs.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | How Dealerships Can Power the EV Shift
By charging batteries at night during off-peak hours and discharging during expensive peak periods, dealers can protect gross margins even as energy prices fluctuate.
By Stuart Thompson • Sept. 4, 2025
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