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wardsauto. com > news > renault-acquires-flexis-ev-business-from-joint-venture-partner-volvo > 823342

Renault acquires Flexis EV business from joint venture partner Volvo

12+ hour, 26+ min ago  (316+ words) The French automaker seeks to boost its vehicle production capabilities by taking control of the electric last-mile logistics company it set up with Volvo in 2024. Renault Group expects to boost its software-defined-vehicle production capabilities by taking full control of last-mile…...

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wardsauto. com > news > slate-aims-to-solve-the-affordability-problem-for-consumers > 823760

Slate aims to solve the affordability problem for consumers

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1072+ words) But developers of the bare-bones electric vehicle say it's designed to be upgraded in the future. CITY OF INDUSTRY, California -- The waiting is over: The bare-bones electric pickup with a multitude of customization options has finally arrived. Slate introduced its…...

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wardsauto. com > news > new-car-sales-unsteady-as-she-goes > 823642

New-car sales: unsteady as she goes

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (614+ words) Cox Automotive is sticking to its mildly optimistic new-vehicle sales forecast, despite uncertainty about the U. S. economy. The ice is thinner in some respects under Cox Automotive's relatively optimistic 2026 U. S. light-vehicle sales forecast, but for now it's sticking to its prediction of…...

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wardsauto. com > news > ford-named-top-mainstream-brand-in-initial-quality-by-jd-power > 823759

Ford named top mainstream brand in initial quality by JD Power

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (996+ words) Executives said the company is moving from a "find and fix" mentality for addressing quality issues to preventing them before they occur. Ford Motor Co. s efforts to improve vehicle quality over the past several years are starting to bear…...

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wardsauto. com > news > strong-eu-car-sales-in-first-5-months-of-2026 > 823485

Strong EU car sales in first 5 months of 2026

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (467+ words) European Automobile Manufacturers" Association data shows a 4% increase in new-vehicle registrations as hybrids remain the most popular consumer choice. New-vehicle registrations in the European Union rose by 4% for the period January through May 2026 compared to the same period last year,…...

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wardsauto. com > news > electric-bmw-m3-previewed-with-racing-inspired-concept-car > 823094

Electric BMW M3 previewed with racing-inspired concept car

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (670+ words) The M Concept Neue Klasse showcases new design direction, four-motor drivetrain ahead of the electric M3s US arrival in 2027 Just ahead of last weekends 24 Hours of Le Mans, BMW's M performance car division unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse, providing the…...

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wardsauto. com > news > auto-lobby-pressing-uk-government-to-revisit-2030-zero-emission-mandate > 822877

Auto lobby pressing UK government to revisit 2030 zero emission mandate

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (589+ words) Auto industry body hopes rethink of EV sales targets will take consumer demand into account. Following a call for a review of the U. K. s zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate by the nations industry body, the U. K. government is reportedly arranging a…...

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wardsauto. com > news > new-york-dealer-boosts-customer-convenience-with-mobile-service > 822975

New York dealer boosts customer convenience with mobile service

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (604+ words) Software provider Curbee claims almost 40% of repair orders can be done off-site. Joining a growing trend, innovative New York dealer Brian Benstock adds mobile service delivery at the three metro New York dealerships he operates, in a deal with Curbee,…...

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wardsauto. com > news > honda-launches-free-off-road-app-for-trailsport-models > 822963

Honda launches free off-road app for Trail Sport models

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (428+ words) The app was developed by Honda engineers in collaboration with Trail Sport owners and enthusiasts seeking off-road adventures. With the return of the full-size Bronco SUV and Bronco Sport in 2021, Ford Motor Co. found massive success with the off-roading community…...

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wardsauto. com > news > toyota-looks-at-mobility-away-from-the-open-road-with-woven-city > 822847

Toyota looks at mobility away from the open road with Woven City

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1712+ words) Toyota is betting on AI-informed tech that transcends cars, and on its long-lens development approach rather than startup timelines. Toyota officially declared its transition from an automaker to a mobility company back in 2018. But for an automaker deeply entrenched in…...

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