Wards Intelligence Update

March U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Gain Signals Continued But Gradual Improvement to Sales

Inventory is forecast to rise by the end of the second quarter, meaning sales in the 3-month period will improve...

First-Quarter 2022 U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Best Since Q2-2021 Despite March Weakness

Sales slowly are improving on a quarter-to-quarter basis and should continue strengthening over the remainder of the year. But increased...

Startup BEV Production in North America ‘Should’ Accelerate Beginning in 2022

Although some likely will be successful, based on the history of startup announcements, more delays from currently planned production starts...

World Sales Climb 0.3% in February

The Asia-Pacific region was the only to outpace like-2021; China saw its best February performance since 2017.

Tesla Model 3 Least Costly to Run?; Wallbox Inks Deal

Tesla and Hyundai make a strong showing in a new survey looking at BEVs that are the most economical to...

First Look at Mercedes’ Level 3 Drive Pilot – The Inside Scoop

After being the first automaker to receive UN R157 certification, Mercedes is pushing the autonomy envelope by bringing optional Level...