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MAY 09, 2025



Ferrari to Unveil BEV Powertrain This Fall

Iconic Italian automaker confirms full launch next spring amid speculation that it might use a BEV platform from China’s Leapmotor.

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Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 9

Detroit 3 Blast Trump’s UK Trade Deal; Toyota Posts Record Revenue, Profits Drop; Nissan Scraps EV Battery Plant

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Tariffs’ Advantages an Illusion for UAW, Expert Says

Tariffs’ impact on the Detroit Three automakers’ profits could reduce UAW members’ profit-sharing payouts by thousands of dollars, Cornell University’s Ian Greer says.

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Hyundai Again Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

For the second week in a row, Hyundai’s “Customer Assurance” spot takes first place, receiving nearly 190 million national TV ad impressions for April 28 through May 4, per iSpot.

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Chinese Automakers Refocus on Hybrid and ICE in Europe

Auto giants BYD and SAIC lead the move to traditional powertrains as consumer demand shifts and tariffs on BEVs bite.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

WardsAuto Podcast: Tariff Pricing, Production Decisions and Battery Quality

This week’s WardsAuto Podcast delves into the chaotic atmosphere around President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, as well as tracking battery quality with Voltaiq CEO Tal Sholklapper.

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