Wards Daily Edition


	JUNE 27, 2025

2025 BYD Seal PHEV Pleasingly Competitive CUV

Chinese automaker BYD is selling its Seal PHEV CUV in Europe and turning heads with its refinement, utility and good value for the times.

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 27

Car Dealers to Congress: Keep the EV Incentives!; U.S. Used Car Prices Up 40%; Xiaomi YU7 Gets Stunning Sales Orders

J.D. Power’s IQS Shows Continuing Customer Beefs Over Infotainment... and Cupholders?

The influential annual ranking puts Lexus as best overall brand and Nissan as best mass-market brand.

Fiat Runs 500e Trial Fleet With Battery-Swap Tech

Automaker’s flexible platform deemed perfect for conversion to use Ample’s swappable battery pack technology in on-road trials in Madrid.

Rates Hold Steady, But Dealer Pain Persists

With interest rates locked at 4.25%-4.50%, economists warn of slower growth, higher inflation and tightening credit. Retail profits are holding for now, but affordability challenges remain.