Wards Intelligence Update

Easing of Covid Restrictions Could Crimp Expected Growth in China Demand, Production

While steady growth is expected over the next five years despite existing economic headwinds, the positive impact of removing Covid...

AutoTech Check: Toyota Improves EV Lane-Keeping

We test the updated ADAS features in the same Toyota bZ4X CUV we drove in July.  Now, Toyota’s first true...

Increased Economic Worries Further Cloud 5-Year Outlook for Global Demand

Besides the short-term hit, longer term one consequence of potentially gloomy economic conditions in 2023 is an extension of how...

U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales to Weaken Again in December; Inventory Set to Rise

If Winter Storm Elliott is as bad as predicted, it will create another headwind to December deliveries on top of...

The Yin and Yang of Dealership Charging Stations

Dealerships hosting charging stations seems like a great idea, but they have a way to go to become a reliable...