NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Test Drive: The fifth generation of the U.S. auto industry’s best-selling utility vehicle is improved in almost every measure, minus a somewhat undersized engine.

The Heartbeat of Powertrains, Big and Small.
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Photo Gallery: '17 Honda CR-V

Honda's best-selling CUV now is more sculpted on the outside, and has softer, more stylish materials inside, plus more creature comfort and safety tech.

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President Trump, Please Tread Carefully

Trump has the opportunity to make the U.S. auto industry stronger, but his policies also could backfire, resulting in a high-cost industry that’s out of whack with the global market.

See Sales and Powertrain Forecasts, Lightweighting Update and More
See our latest U.S. sales and powertrain forecasts, an update on lightweighting advancements, and an address from Paul Traub, senior economist for the Federal Reserve. Plus, our quarterly WardsAuto Barometer presenting our perspective on automaker performance for the next quarter and beyond. Network with your peers, and meet the WardsAuto analysts and editors. Limited seating remains – REGISTER NOW!

Sharing Has Its Limits as Subaru Keeps No.1 Ad Ranking

Back on the list is Mazda, with its long-running CX-9 ad, narrated by actor Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad” fame.

Autoline Daily

GM Will Lose $9,000 on Every Bolt EV, Tesla Fighter Picks Arizona for Plant, Reducing CAFE Could Hurt Industry

Russian Official Predicts 7% Boost in 2017 Output

Deliveries fell 2.5% in October and were down 13.2% during the year’s first 10 months, according to WardsAuto data.

Toyota Chief Switches Gears on EV Development

“By putting the president and vice presidents in charge of the department, we plan to speed up development of electric cars,” a spokesman says.

All-American Pickups Aim to Lure China's Wealthy

Upscale trucks such as the Ford F-150 Raptor are markedly different from the typical Chinese pickup.

Brexit Tariffs Would Cost Auto Industry Billions

A 10% tariff looms.

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