Wards Intelligence Update

Forecast March U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales: SAAR Down from February but First-Quarter Results Best Since Q2-2021

Growth should continue in Q2, but how strong results ultimately are over the rest of the year depends on how...

Autonomous Vehicles from Hype to Reality 5: Impact of AVs

Companies and investors are pumping billions of dollars into the autonomous vehicle sector for the chance to score big in...

Mercedes CEO: World Needs Convergence on Regs; Ionity for U.S. Possible

“If I had a magic wand, I would love for the world to get convergence,” the Mercedes’ chief executive says...

North America Production Trending Up Despite February Underbuild, Mounting Risks

If current North America production trends hold, new-vehicle availability in the U.S. will increase, including the mix of more affordable...

New NHTSA AV Rules Beginning of Long Road Ahead

The new NHTSA AV rules clear the way for commercial low-speed robotaxis like the Cruise Origin and Zoox vehicles, but...