Wards Intelligence Update

Easing Supply-Chain Disruptions Lift Outlook for Global Production in 2022

Production in 2022 would outdo pre-pandemic 2019’s 88.7 million units, but supply-chain bottlenecks and stoppages will continue to hinder capacity...

Auto Tech Check: ’21 Ford Bronco and ’22 Maverick

Ford’s Maverick compact pickup and Bronco off-roader show off the automaker’s engineering capabilities across two widely different light-vehicle segments.

Mexico Light-Vehicle Sales Fell 4.0% in December

Light-vehicle sales in Mexico dropped 8.8% in Q4, while full-year deliveries finished 6.3% ahead of 2020’s total. 

Canada Light-Vehicle Sales Up 0.9% in December

Canada LV sales finished 7.5% ahead for the year, driven by the first two quarters.

U.S. Market Snapshot: Toyota Could Retain Sales Lead Over GM in 2022

Among the top automakers, Ford will take market share from the two sales leaders in 2022-23, while increases at smaller...

Blink, Wallbox Make Charging News at CES, While Upstarts Reveal 2022 Plans

Blink and Wallbox introduce new chargers for home and commercial use at CES, WirelessCar wants to alleviate range anxiety, while...

December U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Rises to 5-Month High

The biggest inventory need is with traditional passenger vehicles among cars, CUVs and minivans, for both personal-use and fleet customers...