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

Hertz is now selling used vehicle inventory on Amazon Autos

The company is offering used vehicles at non-negotiable prices, often below Kelley Blue Book suggested retail value.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 21, 2025

Ex-Tesla exec named CEO of Uber Freight

Rebecca Tinucci is taking the reins from founder Lior Ron, who will become the COO of autonomous trucking startup Waabi.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 21, 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

Toyota Motor North America appoints CTO

Keita Moritsu will be responsible for all of the automaker’s North American vehicle research and development efforts.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2025

US expands scope of Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs

Truck trailers, certain car parts and numerous household appliances will now face 50% levies, per guidance from Customs and Border Protection.

By Philip Neuffer • 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

Lyft co-founders depart board, convert Class B shares

Logan Green and John Zimmer launched the ride-hailing company in 2012, which has since grown into a global mobility platform.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2025

Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next week

The president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 15, 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

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

Waymo readies its robotaxis for winter weather

The company has tested its autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Can they handle snow, ice and winter storms?

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 13, 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

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

Fewer traffic deaths reported in early 2025

According to federal data, 8,055 people were killed on U.S. roads in the first three months of 2025, a 6.3% decline compared to the same period in 2024.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2025

Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports

Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025

GM-Hyundai partnership yields five new vehicles

The two automakers expect to sell more than 800,000 of the new vehicles each year once production is fully scaled.

By David Kiley | WardsAuto • Aug. 7, 2025

Stellantis names Scott Krugger as head of North America design

The new role includes leading the creative direction and design strategy of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 6, 2025

EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months

The bloc has now paused implementation three times, with the latest moratorium coming after reaching a framework deal with the U.S.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025