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

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

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

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

Subaru Forester Hybrid Makes Bold Statement in Compact SUV Market

Subaru's new series-parallel 2.5L Boxer engine with electric motors powers a smooth hybrid driving experience with exceptional off-road capability.

By Edwin Lopez • June 12, 2025

BYD Promises European Ultra-Fast Charging Network

Automaker to bring its flash-charger tech to the Continent claiming BEV recharge time will rival gasoline refueling.

By Paul Myles • June 11, 2025

BMW iX3 Prototype: Munich’s Bold Electric Reboot Begins

The new iX3 ushers in BMW’s Neue Klasse era, redefining its approach to electric vehicle design, technology and dynamics.

By Greg Kable • June 11, 2025

Toyota Adds U.K. Production to meet GR Corolla Demand

Rally inspired hot-hatch to be built in low-tariff U.K. in bid to meet North American demand for ICE sportster.

By Paul Myles • June 10, 2025

Cadillac Hopes Optiq-V Builds on Performance-Brand Following

Cadillac is trying to lure more fans of sporty internal-combustion-engine vehicles to battery-electrics by offering performance trims.

By David Kiley • June 9, 2025

Light Cabins, Bold Colors and Google Proliferation Key Trends Among 2025 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners

This year’s winning crop of vehicles has several repeat automakers and repeat brands from 2024, more mass-market than luxury vehicles, more battery-electric vehicles than last year and two models priced below $35,000.

By Wards Auto • June 6, 2025

2026 GMC Terrain Reliable but Not Electrifying

The GMC Terrain is a popular compact CUV, and GM has made upgrades to keep it competitive in one of the auto industry’s biggest volume segments.

By David Kiley • June 6, 2025

Iconic Hemi V-8 to Return to Ram’s Lineup

Some customers were livid when Stellantis pulled the Hemi engine from the lineup, vowing to never buy a Ram again. That’s an unforced error the brand now is moving quickly to correct.

By David Zoia • June 5, 2025

German Car Production May Halt Over China’s Magnet Embargo

Auto lobby group warns severe disruption faces Europe’s automakers because of China’s retaliation in U.S. trade war.

By Paul Myles • June 4, 2025

Arm CPU Tech Aimed at AI-Defined Vehicles

The new Zena Compute Subsystem platform is designed to work seamlessly with other SoC components, providing automakers with development speed and flexibility as they move toward new, more powerful electronic architectures.

By David Zoia • June 4, 2025

Toyota Adds U.K. Production to Meet GR Corolla Demand

Rally-inspired hot-hatch to be built in low-tariff U.K. in bid to meet North American demand for ICE sportster.

By Paul Myles • June 4, 2025

Dodge Charger Daytona Interior, Tech Electrifies

The interior of this car is respectful of its roots while providing an acknowledgement of an electric future.

By Gary S. Vasilash • June 4, 2025

Zeekr, Intellias Collaborate on Europe-Focused EV Navigation

The Chinese OEM brings a 'customer-defined vehicle' philosophy to European markets.

By Maite Bezerra • June 3, 2025

Volvo’s Sustainability-Minded EX90 Creates a New Definition of Luxury

The green materials in Volvo’s new battery electric vehicle, coupled with a strong Scandinavian aesthetic and the CUV’s advanced technologies, reset premium sector buyer expectations.

By Christie Schweinsberg • June 3, 2025

Precision Craftsmanship for the Country-Club Set

GMC rolls out the premium-grade carpet – and leather, wood and chrome trim – in the Yukon Denali Ultimate 3-row SUV.

By Bob Gritzinger • June 2, 2025

Toyota 4Runner Gets High Style to Match High Capabilities

While the sixth generation of Toyota’s stalwart 4Runner is engineered to go off the road, it has an interior design that is both purposeful and comfortable.

By Gary S. Vasilash • May 30, 2025

Nissan Considers U.K. Government Support Again

Automaker looks to ask financial support for its Sunderland plant for the third time since production began in 1985.

By Paul Myles • May 29, 2025

Buick Enclave Avenir Beautiful, Comfortable and Tech-Filled Delight

The latest iteration of the Buick’s Enclave’s top grade has premium interior design, materials, comfort and technologies but at a price thousands less than 3-row CUVs in the luxury sector.

By Christie Schweinsberg • May 29, 2025

K4 Proves Big Things Come in Small Packages

Kia’s next-generation compact sedan has nearly the same level of aesthetic and technological achievements as do our higher-priced 2025 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX winners.

By Wards Staff • May 28, 2025

Ford Expedition: Innovation, Luxury and a Party Animal Personality

After experiencing all the luxurious materials, advanced technologies and attention to detail, it’s clear the 2025 Expedition has risen to a whole new level.

By Drew Winter • May 27, 2025

Have Stop-Start Systems Been Worth It? Trump EPA Says No

Automakers have widely adopted stop-start systems in order to meet emissions regulations. With the Trump Admin. trying to roll back emissions regulations and targets, the new EPA administrator is targeting these systems for disincentives as part of a broader targeting of energy-saving technologies.

By David Kiley • May 27, 2025