UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets

The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 16, 2025

Subaru drivers report satisfaction with attention support tech

Nearly 9 in 10 owners always or mostly use the company's DriverFocus feature designed to combat distracted driving, according to the IIHS.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 15, 2025

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Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’

The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 15, 2025

Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market

“After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 15, 2025

Automotive Dive and WardsAuto 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

Lucid Group closes on $300M Uber investment

The strategic financing, which was announced in July, will cover the development costs associated with adding Lucid Gravity robotaxis to the Uber platform globally.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2025

Auto dealership will pay $275,000 to settle claims it segregated roles by sex

The business segregated talent by sex and cited stereotypes as their reasoning, EEOC said in a lawsuit.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 11, 2025

Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal

The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports. 

By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2025

Toyota moving Lexus ES production back to Japan

The automaker’s largest global manufacturing site in Kentucky will continue building its Camry and RAV4 hybrid models.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA appoints VP of customer services

Long-time company executive Nicolette Lambrechts will take over the role on Nov. 1.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025

Feds arrest 475 at Hyundai’s EV battery factory jobsite

The project in Georgia is the future home of the automaker's $4.3B battery factory co-owned by LG Energy Solution.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 9, 2025

Tier 1 supplier Astemo Americas to open new regional headquarters in Michigan

The company says the new campus will help it meet growing demand for more complex vehicle software to support advanced driver assist systems and electrification.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 9, 2025

Stellantis loses global sales leader of Jeep

Mike Koval also previously led Mopar North America and the Ram truck brand.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025

Rivian lays off workers from its commercial team

The staff reduction impacted less than 1.5% of the company’s workforce of nearly 15,000, a spokesperson said.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025

Hyundai officially launches its ‘Next Urban Mobility Alliance’

The public-private initiative brings together government, industry and academia to co-develop an AI-powered mobility ecosystem for cities.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 8, 2025

VW of America names chief communications officer

Jeannine Ginivan returns to her former role with the automaker after departing in 2018.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2025

US enacts Japan tariff deal

Automakers will pay just a 15% tariff instead of the 25% section 232 tariff for vehicles and auto parts deemed “products of Japan.”

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2025

Stellantis to build Mopar parts distribution center in Georgia

The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature automated storage and retrieval to cut order wait times.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025

Kia America COO retires

Longtime automotive executive Steven Center, whose career spanned more than four decades, joined the automaker in 2022. 

By Larry Avila • Sept. 3, 2025

August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI

Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025

Volkswagen adds 5 years to AWS cloud, AI partnership

The automaker has more than 1,200 AI applications for software development and improving quality control, among other use cases. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 2, 2025

Most HR leaders conducted ‘serial layoffs’ within the past year, per survey

The trend is one tending towards “reactive workforce management,” rather than long-term planning, Careerminds said.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2025

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

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