Dealers prefer lender relationships with national banks over regional banks: J.D. Power

Meanwhile, Maserati Capital USA ranked highest in overall dealer satisfaction among all lenders, captive and non-captive.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 28, 2025

Honda signs multi-year partnership with Helm.ai on autonomous driving tech

The collaboration is the latest tie-up between a legacy automaker and software startup to speed up development of advanced vehicle safety technology.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2025

Ford recalls over 100K F-150 pickups for broken rear axle bolts

Service technicians found broken bolts during routine maintenance, elevating the issue to the automaker's Critical Concern Review Group in June.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 27, 2025

Hyundai boosts US investments to $26B through 2028

The automaker aims to significantly expand its domestic manufacturing footprint, including steel production and robotics.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 27, 2025

As tariff impacts spread, new vehicle prices and inventories are set to rise

A resilient used car market “remains a relative bright spot,” according to digital marketplace and research site CarGurus.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 26, 2025

Rivian readies for next evolution with R2 launch

With lessons learned from its first generation vehicles, the EV maker is banking on scale to reduce costs and drive profits.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 26, 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA appoints VP of network development

Greg Gates is returning to the automaker in September after departing from his former role as general manager of strategic retail development in 2018.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 25, 2025

Subaru forecasts a 50% profit decline for FY2026

Despite the impact of tariffs on its bottom line, the automaker’s quarterly sales in the U.S. increased by 25,000 units.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2025

Silicon Valley startup Tensor unveils a personal ‘RoboCar’

The company plans to deliver the Level 4 autonomous vehicle to customers in the second half of 2026.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2025

Rivian moving forward on $5B Georgia EV plant

The battery electric vehicle maker will host two events next month to mark the restart of construction in 2026. 

By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2025

Volvo names chief commercial officer

Erik Severinson is tasked with improving the automaker’s product line up and boosting EV sales.

By Paul Myles | WardsAuto • Aug. 19, 2025

Tesla’s North America service director departs

Piero Landolfi joined the electric automaker in October 2016 and was appointed as head of service for North America in August 2020.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 14, 2025

BMW appoints new head of US technology office

Stefan Gerhaeusser will lead BMW’s Silicon Valley-based research and development operation, swapping positions with the former head of the division.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 14, 2025

Ford recalls 312K vehicles for loss of power brake assist

The problem was escalated to the automaker’s Critical Concern Review Group on May 14 after the issue was identified on a management lease vehicle. 

By Eric Walz • Aug. 13, 2025

Rivian announces new Atlanta headquarters

The automaker’s East Coast office is expected to open by year’s end and will initially house around 100 workers.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 13, 2025

GM inks domestic rare earth magnet supply deal with Noveon Magnetics

The Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2025

More new car buyers are trading in vehicles they still owe money on

Higher prices and interest rates are fueling a rise in underwater car loans, according to new analysis from Edmunds.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 12, 2025

Ford launching new $30K BEV pickup with modular assembly in 2027

The automaker says it has shaken off an older design approach to engineer and manufacture a vehicle to match the quickness and flexibility of Chinese OEMs.

By Christie Schweinsberg | WardsAuto • Aug. 12, 2025

Uber and Lyft CEOs want to add more robotaxis

The ride-hailing companies are partnering with several robotaxi and technology companies to bring more AVs to more cities.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2025

Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing

The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 11, 2025

Nissan partners with Electrum to ease home EV charging

Advisors will help the automaker’s customers compare bids from contractors and identify incentives to help offset EV charger installation costs.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 8, 2025

New vehicle brand loyalty inching closer to pre-pandemic levels

Toyota leads OEMs while Tesla has faltered, according to a new report.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 8, 2025

Toyota reports $3.3B drop in Q1 net income as tariffs take hold

The automaker expects that the impact of tariffs on its operating income for the remainder of FY2026 will be $9.5 billion.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 7, 2025

Lucid disappoints Wall Street, drops production forecast

The company’s models will lose the federal tax credit while the upstart automaker faces stiff competition from better-known brands selling BEVs.

By David Kiley | WardsAuto • Aug. 7, 2025

Toyota invests more than $50M in Arizona testing center

The improvements to the desert facility reflects the automaker’s drive to do business “where it sells.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2025