Wards Daily Edition


	JUNE 18, 2025

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:

In recognition of the Juneteenth federal holiday in the U.S., WardsAuto Daily Edition will not publish tomorrow, June 19. We'll be back with your daily dose of automotive industry news on Friday, June 20.

Christie Schweinsberg

Lead Editor

WardsAuto

Ram Ups Ante in U.S. Pickup Market With 10-Year Powertrain Warranty

U.S. vehicle owners keeping their cars and trucks on average more than 12 years, and financing their purchases for more than seven years, spurs the new extended warranty to give Ram pickup owners more peace of mind and keep them coming back to the fold.

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 18

ZR1X Is Sub 2-Second Corvette; VW To Launch L4 ID. Buzz Robotaxis; Chinese Cities Run Out of Car Subsidies

Toyota Seeks to Improve Education on BEVs

The No.1 Japanese automaker says the quirks of battery-electric vehicles and facets of their ownership will require nuanced customer guidance.

Ferrari May Delay Second BEV Again, Sources Claim

Low to “zero” demand for a BEV Ferrari cited as reason for another delay to planned second model.

Slowdown, Dead Ahead: Tariffs, Rates and Slow Sales Threaten Dealers

Cox Automotive warns that 2025 could be hit hard as Trump-era tariffs collide with dwindling pre-tariff inventory, elevated interest rates and shaky consumer confidence.