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Tesla ending Model S, X production in Q2, CEO Elon Musk says
It’s the end of an era for the electric sedan and SUV as the company looks towards a future that includes autonomous driving, robotaxis, humanoid robots and AI compute clusters.
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3 regulatory topics automakers should watch in 2026
Trade, safety and emissions standards are front and center as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. automotive policy.
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Todd Blue has big plans for Ferrari of Rancho Mirage
Now that he finally owns it, Blue told WardsAuto he hopes to put Ferrari of Rancho Mirage at the center of a luxury-auto ecosystem focused on customer experiences.
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Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability
Two Federal Reserve governors dissented against the decision to leave policy unchanged, favoring a fourth consecutive cut to borrowing costs.
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Sony Honda Mobility partners aligned on EV vision
It’s taken some effort to merge cultures from to two since its launch in 2022, but Sony Honda Mobility of America’s CEO says it’s going better than expected.
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Trump administration must release EV charger funds, court rules
The Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration “yanked the NEVI Formula Program’s cord out of the outlet,” said U.S. District Judge Tana Lin. “It is simply not how things are lawfully done.”
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GM’s net income falls by $3.3B in 2025 on EV-related charges
The automaker’s total EV-related charges were $7.9 billion last year, which significantly impacted its bottom line. But CEO Mary Barra expects a rebound in 2026.
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Jaguar denies change in all-electric brand strategy
The automaker dismissed media reports suggesting later models of an upcoming sedan may have gasoline-assisted powertrains, saying a recent all-electric prototype was well-received.
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Ford recalls nearly 117,000 vehicles for faulty engine block heaters
The accessory heater for some Focus, Escape and Lincoln MKC models can leak coolant and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Trump vows to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%
The U.S. president said he would raise levies, including those on cars, because South Korea’s National Assembly has not enacted terms of a framework trade deal.
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Honda dissolving its fuel cell system partnership with GM
Honda said it will continue internal development of its hydrogen fuel cell technology, and intends to make it a core business segment in the future.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact
The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.
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NXP develops new tech to counter cyberattacks on software-defined vehicles
In an interview with WardsAuto, experts at the chipmaker said “post-quantum cryptography” technology could help isolate individual chips coming under attack.
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GM’s Buick Envision production shifting from China to US in 2028
The onshoring of production is designed in part to mitigate tariffs that have driven up the price of the compact SUV and cut into sales.
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ColumnIt looks like dealers’ facility upgrades do sell more cars
Many car dealers initially resisted automakers’ push to establish a common look for sales facilities, but Mazda and others’ recent experiences show the initiatives pay off.
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Subaru Outback Wilderness review: Added comfort upgrades an already-capable model
The combination of on-road finesse and more off-road capability is important for Subaru Outback Wilderness owners, according to the OEM.
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Volvo EX60 BEV matches XC60 PHEV on range, charging time and price
Calling the EX60 a ‘game-changer,’ Volvo Cars says the midsize SUV is engineered to break down consumer resistance to electric vehicles.
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Canada’s auto sector faces existential challenges in 2026
Shifts in trade policy, new China links and potential changes to electric vehicle purchase targets have created a murky outlook for the industry.
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High vehicle prices paid during pandemic come back to haunt borrowers
Owing more on their trade-in than the car is worth is making it harder for new-car buyers to get affordable financing, per Edmunds researchers.
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Most OEMs reported sales growth in 2025 despite tariff-fueled headwinds
Ford Motor Co. reported its best sales year since 2019, while GM’s U.S. sales were up 6% year over year to 2.85 million vehicles.
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EU halts US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland campaign
The bloc voted Wednesday to suspend its efforts to cement terms of the framework pact after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on six member countries.
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Limits on city, state authority over AVs proposed in new federal bill
“Significant progress” has been made on the draft, its sponsor said, but safety advocates expressed concern at a recent hearing.
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Renault unveils Filante as its international flagship
The automaker hopes the flagship fullsize hybrid CUV will help it grow in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
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Demand remains strong for nearly-new vehicles: Manheim
Wholesale used-vehicle values are expected to remain high in 2026, reflecting robust demand by both consumers and dealers.
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Canada to reduce tariffs on China EVs
As part of a trade pact, the lowered levies would be available for 49,000 vehicles each year, with over 50% to be affordable models by 2030.
