Wards Daily Edition


	MARCH 05, 2025

Trump Tariffs Warning: U.S., Canadian Auto Plants at Risk of Closure

Industry analyst Ross McKenzie says tariffs would be ended by the American people responding to resulting layoffs and income losses.

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 5

Rivian Says More OEMs To Buy Its Tech; Cadillac IQL Gives GM More EV Scale; Did Trump Just Blink on Tariffs?

Cadillac Introduces Roomier Escalade IQL

The Escalade IQL’s exterior has a longer silhouette than that found on the Escalade IQ, resulting in more space in the third row and added rear storage.

Volvo's New BEV Flagship is a 5-Door Fastback

Rather than being a sedan, the Volvo ES90 plumps for practicality as a fastback.

FROM AUTOMOTIVE DIVE

GM Names Its First-ever Chief AI Officer

Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

WardsAuto Podcast: Hybrids in Demand and More Under Way

For the first time, EY’s tracking study on consumer demand for and acceptance of electrified vehicles shows a majority want at least a hybrid for their next purchase.