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WardsAuto provides in-depth journalism and insight into the news and trends impacting the automotive industry
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EVs Will Keep Dealership Service Departments Busy, Experts Say | WardsAuto
Dealerships will need to offer entirely new services unique to EVs, such as insurance quotes specifically for EVs, fixed-operations experts say.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/volvo-launches-ai-driven-seat-belt-system/778467/
Volvo Launches AI-Driven Seat-Belt system | WardsAuto
Volvo Launches AI-Driven Seat-Belt system
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NHTSA opens probe of over 877K GM vehicles for engine failures | WardsAuto
Owners of the vehicles complained of connecting rod bearing wear, which has led to catastrophic engine damage without any prior symptoms.
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Mercedes-Benz Gains Level 4 Autonomous Driving Test License | WardsAuto
Mercedes-Benz's current Level 3 autonomous-driving system will be upgraded in September.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-november-lv-sales-forecast-a-statistical-anomaly/794789/
November LV Sales Forecast a Statistical Anomaly | WardsAuto
J.D. Power quotes percent changes by the daily selling rate because the number of officially recognized selling days in a month varies.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/a-roadmap-to-the-driverless-future-of-autonomous-vehicles/798637/
Industry Voices: A Roadmap to the Driverless Future of Autonomous Vehicles | WardsAuto
The knock-on effects of autonomous driving should lead to further gains in human productivity and economic growth.
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Automotive Dealership News | WardsAuto
The latest auto dealership news for dealers and industry professionals
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/dealers-navigate-a-shift-in-used-car-values/798425/
Dealers Navigate a Shift in Used-Car Values | WardsAuto
The Manheim Index rose year-over-year in November for the first time in two years, posing challenges for dealers.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-mercedes-benz-level-3-autonomous-driving-in-california/652727/
California approves Mercedes-Benz Level 3 autonomous driving system for public roads | WardsAuto
Drive Pilot, which will be available on the 2024 S-Class and EQS sedans, allows drivers to read a book or check email at speeds under 40 mph.
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Celonis AgentC: Making AI Agents Work for the Enterprise with Process Intelligence | WardsAuto
Automotive news for industry leaders. Covering automakers. dealers. suppliers, vehicles, regulations, operations, and more.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/industry-voices-ev-training-programs-around-the-world-markers-for-success/798695/
Industry Voices | EV Training Programs Around the World: Markers for Success | WardsAuto
Preparing a talent pipeline to design, produce, assemble, test and maintain EVs is a key enabler of the e-mobility transition.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-trends-dealers-should-watch-as-interest-rates-rise/796462/
Trends Dealers Should Watch As Interest Rates Rise | WardsAuto
Low incentives, credit union popularity and delayed purchases are expected to influence consumer demand.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/precision-craftsmanship-for-the-country-club-set/799183/
Precision Craftsmanship for the Country-Club Set | WardsAuto
GMC Yukon Denali offers Precision Craftsmanship for the Country-Club Set
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/hybrid-powertrain-propels-diverse-lexus-lx-wards-10-best-engines-propulsion-systems/802670/
Hybrid powertrain impressively propels diverse Lexus LX | WardsAuto
The big Lexus SUV is a comfy driver, but the hybrid propulsion system means business.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/2026-jeep-recon-ev-moab-launches-us-canada/806005/
The new electric Jeep Recon promises capability and performance | WardsAuto
The Moab hero model reaches North American markets next year, boasting premium off-road handling and supercar on-road acceleration.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-general-motors-tariffs-mary-barra-paul-jacobson/739509/
GM weighs production shifts, sourcing reviews to mitigate tariffs | WardsAuto
CFO Paul Jacobson said it has multiple playbooks to help offset impact of higher costs throughout its supply chain.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-timothy-kuniskis-returns-ram-ceo-stellantis-after-retiring-may-2024/735047/
Stellantis shakes up North American leadership, Ram CEO returns | WardsAuto
As the automaker seeks to spark sales, Timothy Kuniskis has returned as Ram CEO after retiring in May.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-ev-polestar-announces-200-million-equity-investment/751515/
EV maker Polestar secures $200M equity investment | WardsAuto
The funding comes from existing investor PSD Investment, which is controlled by the founder and chairman of Geely Holding Group.
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As EV load grows, utilities use managed charging to harness flexibility, lower costs | WardsAuto
Active managed charging can delay costly system upgrades while saving individual customers money on their bills, utilities, automakers and aggregators say, but...
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Dealerships Changing Hands at Record Rates in 2022 | WardsAuto
In the short run, brokers say dealerships can ride the wave of record profits generated by high demand and low new-vehicle supply.
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Consumers Opt for Lower Term Loans With Higher Payments | WardsAuto
Consumers Opt for Lower Term Loans With Higher Payments
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/tesla-and-byd-wage-price-war/798026/
Tesla and BYD Wage Price War | WardsAuto
As competition heats up in China for EV sales, the two heavyweights, Tesla and BYD, are warring on price.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-hyundai-kia-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery-cathode/728368/
Hyundai, Kia launch advanced battery technology project | WardsAuto
To better compete in the EV market, the automakers plan to jointly develop lithium iron phosphate battery cathode material manufacturing technology in South...
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Industry Voices | Navigating New Rules for Secure Digital Transport of Data | WardsAuto
Navigating New Rules for Secure Digital Transport of Data
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-gm-hyundai-sign-mou-collaborate-evs-clean-energy-engine-tech/726849/
GM, Hyundai plan global alliance on EVs, clean-energy tech | WardsAuto
The potential collaboration aims to reduce automaker costs and deliver a wider range of vehicles and emerging technologies to market faster.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/toyota-adds-all-new-c-hr-bev-for-2026/799130/
Toyota Adds All-new C-HR BEV for 2026 | WardsAuto
Toyota, after hanging back for several years on offering battery-electric vehicles in the U.S., is adding a compact CUV BEV to its 2026 lineup that already...
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/unexpected-boost-dealers-find-evs-increase-fixed-ops-revenue/798402/
Unexpected Boost: Dealers Find EVs Increase Fixed Ops Revenue | WardsAuto
Public reports show BEVs drive higher average repair orders than ICE vehicles.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-leasing-shows-signs-of-life/797283/
Leasing Shows Signs of Life | WardsAuto
Lease origination and returns grew in the second quarter of 2023.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-car-dealers-lenders-play-whack-a-fraudster/794575/
Car Dealers, Lenders Play Whack-A-Fraudster | WardsAuto
TransUnion releases an analysis of scam-related data in the coronavirus age.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-trump-auto-tariffs-april-2/740259/
Trump says auto tariffs are coming April 2 | WardsAuto
The president suggested a 25% duty on those imports, fueling uncertainty for automakers already bracing for steel, aluminum and country-specific tariffs.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/dealers-can-expect-more-affordable-used-car-availability/798336/
Dealers Can Expect More Affordable Used Car Availability | WardsAuto
The latest Manheim report shows EVs have the highest depreciation.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/industry-voices-the-future-of-automotive-owner-engagement-beyond-the-dealership/798689/
Industry Voices | The Future of Automotive Owner Engagement: Beyond the Dealership | WardsAuto
Proactive communication by the automaker is a solid way to engage and nurture relationships with used-car owners.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-battery-trends-outlook-2024-lfp-nmc-sodium-ion-solid-state-manufacturing-evs/705478/
Could 2024 be the year of LFP batteries? | WardsAuto
As automakers push for alternative EV battery options, experts say LFP, solid-state and sodium-ion batteries are worth watching in the year ahead.
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EVs Toss a Wrench in Fixed Ops | WardsAuto
Accident-prone drivers, heavy batteries, technician shortages create weighty EV repair issues.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/cox-raises-2025-sales-forecast-slightly-amid-tariff-jitters/798545/
Cox Raises 2025 Sales Forecast Slightly Amid Tariff Jitters | WardsAuto
Cox Automotive revises its 2025 U.S. light-vehicle sales forecast upward to 15.7 million, citing strong early-year performance.
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DuPont Automotive, WardsAuto Survey: How Automotive Engineers Plan to Meet Looming CAFE Standards
Troy, Mich. (PRWEB) August 05, 2015 -- While lightweighting and engine efficiency again top the list of strategies the auto industry is using to meet 2025...
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Polestar names new North America leader | WardsAuto
Rick Bryant will succeed Anders Gustafsson, effective May 12.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-publicly-traded-retailers-cut-staff-costs-amid-covid-19/794529/
Publicly Traded Retailers Cut Staff, Costs Amid COVID-19 | WardsAuto
Like other retailers, Penske Automotive says technology helps reduce jobs and cut costs on a more permanent basis.
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Porsche Opening Service-Only Facilities in Atlanta, Texas | WardsAuto
Porsche Cars North America says all three dealerships involved will continue with their existing service operations.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-Nissan-fully-electric-vehicles-sales-europe-evs/694696/
All new Nissan models in Europe will be 100% electric | WardsAuto
By 2030, Nissan aims for all of its sales in Europe to be fully electric vehicles.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-gm-nikola-cozy-up-in-ev-fuel-cell-markets/794598/
GM, Nikola Cozy Up in EV, Fuel-Cell Markets | WardsAuto
Barra says GM expects to get $4 billion of benefits from Nikola relationship, including equity value of shares and contract manufacturing of Badger pickup.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-nissan-recalls-444k-vehicles-for-engine-failures-nhtsa/752530/
Nissan recalls nearly 444K vehicles for engine failures | WardsAuto
The powerplants may have manufacturing defects that can lead to failure, according to the NHTSA.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-buy-sell-dealership-activity-expected-to-grow/797094/
Buy-Sell Dealership Activity Expected to Grow | WardsAuto
Analysts believe dealership profits will also rise.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-lg-energy-hyundai-2-billion-battery-cell-ellabell-savannah-georgia/692628/
Hyundai, LG Energy to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery cell plant | WardsAuto
The latest investment adds to the $4.3 billion commitment announced in May and will create 400 more jobs.
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Public Dealer Groups Lean on Fixed Ops Amid Tariff Fears | WardsAuto
Dealers add techs, shifts and smarter scheduling to maximize service capabilities.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/fixed-ops-counters-sales-profit-slide/798256/
Fixed Ops Counters Sales Profit Slide | WardsAuto
Publicly traded franchised dealer groups strategize on how to maximize service.
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2022 Shaping Up as Healthy for Auto Finance | WardsAuto
TransUnion expects auto origination unit volume of 28.9 million loans and leases in 2022, vs. estimated 28.3 million in 2021, an increase of about 2%.
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Automaker websites are getting better: J.D. Power | WardsAuto
Ram, GMC and Jeep have the best websites among mass-market brands, according to a new study from the consumer intelligence company.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-q2-auto-sales-toyota-bmw-grow-stellantis-tesla-mercedes-stall/721701/
Q2 auto sales roundup: Toyota, BMW sprint ahead | WardsAuto
Meanwhile, Stellantis, Tesla and Mercedes-Benz saw deliveries stall during the tough quarter.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-auto-insurance-sales-reflect-uptick-in-vehicle-demand/795042/
Auto Insurance Sales Reflect Uptick in Vehicle Demand | WardsAuto
Whether auto-insurance sales by the subprime segment continue to lag may depend on whether the insurance industry sees the usual seasonal tax-refund uptick.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-toyota-motor-north-america-coo-mark-templin/738312/
Toyota Motor North America COO retires | WardsAuto
Mark Templin succeeds Jack Hollis who retired from the role after 33 years with the company.
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Think Before You Click | WardsAuto
Auto finance fraud experts talk cybersecurity at Las Vegas conference.
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Automaker News | WardsAuto
The latest automaker news for industry professionals
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-uaw-strike-general-motors-ford-stellantis-big-three/692936/
UAW goes on strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis | WardsAuto
Union members walked off the job at midnight at three targeted plants after failing to reach a deal with the Big Three automakers.
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Experts Share Tips for Countering Dealership Fraud | WardsAuto
Regulators will judge dealerships on the promptness of their response to a data breach.
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Connected data, connected decisions: The real AI advantage for inventory leaders | WardsAuto
A smarter way to think about AI begins with better data.
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Industry Voices | How Dealers Can Focus on Best Practices, Financial Stability | WardsAuto
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-auto-loan-amounts-growing-but-delinquencies-down/795682/
Auto Loan Amounts Growing, But Delinquencies Down | WardsAuto
The average new-vehicle monthly auto loan payment reached $609 in the third quarter vs. $565 a year ago, the Experian Automotive report says.
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3 automakers report sales gains in Q2 | WardsAuto
Automotive news for industry leaders. Covering automakers. dealers. suppliers, vehicles, regulations, operations, and more.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-stellantis-q1-revenues-slip-new-product-launches/714709/
Stellantis revenues slip 12% as it preps for next-gen product launches | WardsAuto
The automaker is debuting 25 new or updated products in 2024, 18 of which will be battery electric vehicles.
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Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada | WardsAuto
The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/buy-sell-market-heats-up-as-dealers-face-new-challenges/798462/
Buy-Sell Market Heats Up As Dealers Face New Challenges | WardsAuto
Dealership acquisitions remain strong, but buyers are more selective amid shifting profits.
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Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction | WardsAuto
After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.
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Automakers must cope with tariff-fueled business climate in the short-term: analyst | WardsAuto
https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-going-digital-brings-dealers-mixed-results/793785/
Going Digital Brings Dealers Mixed Results | WardsAuto
CarGurus says some dealerships have cut back on, or entirely ditched, traditional media in favor of digital, such as online advertising and social media.
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Marketing Tour to Promote Polestar 3 to U.S. Buyers | WardsAuto
Polestar is looking to grow global sales more than 50% in 2023.
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Renault to Debut Battery and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept at Paris Show | WardsAuto
Renault to Debut Battery and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept at Paris Motor Show 2024
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Watch for Red Flags in Remote Deals | WardsAuto
Thumbprints, notaries and vigilance stop scammers, save headaches.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-trump-section-232-probe-critical-minerals/745526/
Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals | WardsAuto
Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth...
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Chinese Automakers Double European Market Share in Hybrid Push | WardsAuto
Chinese Automakers Double European Market Share in Hybrid Push
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New EV Maker Byton Plans Unconventional Retail Network | WardsAuto
Is it legal to sell cars, circumventing the entrenched, franchised new-car system, even if some dealers are partners? Byton is confident it is.
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$1.3B earmarked for EV charging network expansion in US | WardsAuto
The Biden-Harris Administration aims to accelerate public and private investment in clean transportation with the historic grant funding.
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GM Says Finances Solid as Production Resumes | WardsAuto
GM's chief financial officer, says even with zero production, the automaker has enough liquidity to last into Q4 of 2020.
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Dodge, Ram Trucks Harness the News With Most-Seen Auto TV Ads | WardsAuto
Dodge, Ram Trucks Tally Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
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Savvy Service Customers Respond to High-Tech Auto Imaging | WardsAuto
UVeye has won dealers higher sales and customer scores.
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Continental Partnership to Develop In-Wheel BEV Drive Unit | WardsAuto
Continental Partnership to Develop In-Wheel BEV Drive Unit
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-hyundai-invest-68-trillion-won-hire-80k-employees-south-korea-electric-vehicles/711570/
Hyundai to invest billions in South Korea to boost EV production | WardsAuto
The automaker will also advance the development of software-defined vehicles and other technologies.
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Panasonic Automotive Systems, Arm team up on SDV standardization | WardsAuto
The two companies will adopt and extend a device virtualization framework, shifting from a hardware-centric to a software-first model to speed up automotive...
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Volkswagen adds 5 years to AWS cloud, AI partnership | WardsAuto
The automaker has more than 1,200 AI applications for software development and improving quality control, among other use cases.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-general-motors-expands-super-cruise-miles-highway-hands-free-driving/708150/
GM nearly doubles Super Cruise road network miles | WardsAuto
The automaker increased the number of usable miles from 400,000 to 750,000.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/automated-driving-is-staging-a-comeback-with-the-help-of-ai/810428/
Automated driving is staging a comeback with the help of AI | WardsAuto
Interest in self-driving waned as technology hit some snags and automakers invested in battery-electric vehicles. But autonomy is back in focus and headed to...
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/penske-automotive-saw-premium-luxury-sales-miss-targets-in-q4-2025/812265/
Penske Automotive saw premium luxury sales miss targets in Q4 2025 | WardsAuto
The dealership group says the result was the product of tariffs, stalled EV sales in the U.S. and weakness in the U.K. market.
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New Hurricane Engine Powers Stretched Jeep Wagoneer L, Grand Wagoneer L | WardsAuto
The Wagoneer L's new Hurricane twin-turbo engine makes 420 hp. The Grand Wagoneer L gets the high-output version producing 510 hp.
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Sales to Suffer While Chips Are Down, Cox Analyst Says | WardsAuto
The seasonally adjusted annual rate for total August light-vehicle sales was just 13.1 million, says Charlie Chesbrough of Cox Automotive.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-toyota-investing-kentucky-plant-billion-produce-evs/706745/
Toyota investing $1.3B for EV production in Kentucky | WardsAuto
The automaker will install a battery pack assembly line at the Kentucky plant and build a new three-row electric SUV for the U.S. market starting in 2025.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-ford-pro-xcel-energy-30000-ev-charging-commercial-fleets/701574/
Ford Pro and Xcel Energy to install 30,000 EV chargers for commercial fleets | WardsAuto
The partnership will roll out in Colorado and Wisconsin next year, with plans to expand to six other states by 2030.
https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-balancing-ai-tools-human-talent-remains-challenging/726099/
Balancing AI tools with human talent remains challenging for most companies, report says | WardsAuto
Businesses are investing in AI-enhanced HR systems, as well as upskilling employees on AI-related subjects, according to CompTIA.
https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-pilot-first-ev-charging-network-gm-evgo/701709/
Pilot debuts first locations in EV charging network | WardsAuto
Starting next spring, drivers of General Motor vehicles will become eligible for various benefits at Pilot charging stations, including the ability to reserve...
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-stellantis-ford-tesla-q3-sales-totals/729281/
Stellantis US sales tank in Q3 while Tesla charges ahead | WardsAuto
Many automakers reported electric vehicle sales growth in the quarter, regardless of their overall sales numbers.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-mclaren-gts-with-more-power-less-weight/797746/
McLaren GTS With More Power, Less Weight | WardsAuto
Improved practicality on top of boosted performance claimed by new McLaren GTS.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-ford-dealers-hope-to-capture-lightning/797377/
Ford Dealers Hope to Capture Lightning | WardsAuto
New F-150s Platinum Black models in high demand.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-parts-and-service-receive-a-post-pandemic-boost/796838/
Parts and Service Receive a Post-Pandemic Boost | WardsAuto
As Americans drive more miles in older cars, service department volume booms.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-waymo-6th-generation-driver-autonomous-driving-hardware-robotaxi-lidar-ai/725519/
A look inside the sixth-generation Waymo Driver | WardsAuto
The newest version includes 13 cameras, four lidars, six radar units and external audio receivers for its robotaxis.
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/dealers-target-luxury-stores-with-strong-fixed-ops/798546/
Dealers Target Luxury Stores With Strong Fixed Ops | WardsAuto
Major dealership groups are prioritizing acquisitions of luxury-brand stores with robust fixed operations, as they seek to offset softening new-car margins and...
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https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-new-jersey-lawmakers-revisit-online-car-sales-issues/794845/
New Jersey Lawmakers Revisit Online Car Sales Issues | WardsAuto
Sticking points include the acceptability of electronic signatures, and whether signatures can be notarized remotely, or must be notarized in person.
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