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Ward's AutoWorld is a magazine focused on the automotive industry, first launched in 1924 under the name Cram Report. Today, it offers a monthly print edition called Ward's AutoWorld, along with bi-monthly newsletters titled Ward's Automotive Reports and Ward's Engine and Vehicle Technology Update. Additionally, it features a subscription-based website for its readers.

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Fiat Revs Up Hybrid 500

1 day ago | wardsauto.com | David Kiley

Stellantis’s Fiat brand, seeing consumer indifference to its short-range, expensive 500e, will roll out a hybrid version of the diminutive city car with intent to build 100,000 a year globally. Fiat is set to rejuvenate its iconic 500 model by introducing a new gas-electric hybrid version, aiming to offer an affordable, but still fuel-efficient, alternative to its fully electric counterpart.
Toyota Aims to Up Its BEV Game With 2026 bZ CUV

2 days ago | wardsauto.com | David Kiley

Toyota is making an attempt to better its standing in the battery-electric-vehicle segment in the U.S. with the 2026 bZ, an evolution of the vehicle previously known as the bZ4X and a key part of the automaker’s plan to grow its BEV portfolio as consumer demand increases.
Solid-State Batteries Progressing for Longer-Range EVs, But Is Outlook Too Rosy?

3 days ago | wardsauto.com | David Kiley

Solid-state battery (SSB) cells have several production and cost challenges to overcome to displace traditional lithium-ion technology, which is not as energy-dense. But legacy automakers planning to roll out battery-electric vehicles with SSB cells – with an electrolyte that is solid instead of liquid or gel as with traditional lithium-ions – say they are finding ways to overcome those issues and obstacles for the promise of eventual lower costs and longer range.
Tariffs’ Advantages an Illusion for UAW, Expert Says

6 days ago | wardsauto.com | Joseph Szczesny

Trump Admin. tariffs on imported vehicles could undercut the UAW’s bargaining power and hand more influence to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, an avowed foe of the union, a Cornell University research professor says. “The Trump administration’s announced automotive tariffs may seem a blessing for U.S. autoworkers, and many trade unionists welcome the end of free trade,” notes Ian Greer, who has studied the industry for two decades.
Ferrari to Unveil BEV Powertrain This Fall

6 days ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

Ferrari says it will begin a three-phase reveal of its first battery-electric vehicle this coming autumn beginning with the unveiling of its powertrain in October. While the event is unlikely to excite the petrol-head customer base of the iconic brand, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says it will showcase the “technological heart” of the BEV ahead of the car’s ultimate world premiere in spring 2026.
Europe’s Parliament Set to Approve Softened CO2 Emission Plan

1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

The European Parliament is expected to approve a softening of vehicle CO2 emissions targets that will give automakers three years to meet mandates and avoid punishing fines. Reuters reports that this proposal, which is being fast-tracked for Parliamentary approval, has been put forward by the economic bloc’s trading body, the European Commission, following huge pressure from Europe’s automakers saying the current annual mandated fines could force many out of business.
How Many Yugos Does It Take to…? The Former Joke Brand Making Comeback

1 week ago | wardsauto.com | David Kiley

In a move few saw coming, the infamous Yugo brand is a target for resurrection in Europe. Once a symbol of socialist-era pragmatism and the butt of automotive jokes across the U.S., the new Yugo aims to reclaim its “heritage” with an affordable, urban-focused electric car designed and engineered in Serbia, but with its sights set on a broader European revival.
Stay Ahead of the Tariff Curve With Smart Messaging and AI Tools

1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Alysha Webb

Dealers are facing unprecedented uncertainty regarding tariffs and their impact on the retail auto sector. Rather than waiting for the ax to fall before reacting to the next development, dealers should have a plan in place to clearly communicate with consumers about the rapidly changing retail auto environment. A plan can allow them to turn the chaos to their advantage, says Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of DAS Technology, a software-as-a-service consumer engagement company.
Paid Digital Services Gain Acceptance Despite SDV Hacking Fears

1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

While automakers get excited about the commercial opportunities promised by the software-defined vehicle (SDV), more than half of consumers fear their personal data may be hacked. That’s one of the major findings by a study of 8,000 motorists in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan plus 60 senior automaker executives surveyed by SDV specialist Cubic³.
Jeep New Compass Debuts in BEV and Mild-Hybrid Variants

1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

Jeep’s first electrified versions of its Compass compact CUV enter the market, with mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants due. Debuted at Stellantis’ historic Melfi plant in Italy, the new models initially will offer customers a mild hybrid wearing the label “e-Hybrid” and a full-electric variant. Kicking off the options, the e-Hybrid uses a 48V system claiming a power output of 145 hp, while the BEV will come to market with a front-wheel-drive model claiming 213 hp.