Wards Intelligence Update

Canada Big Trucks Dip 2.7% in November

Year-to-date, Canada medium- and heavy-duty trucks were still 10.7% ahead of like-2020.

U.S. Big Trucks Down 6.7% in November

All but Class 7 had positive year-to-date comparisons with 2020, Class 4 soaring 33.4%.

U.S. Utilities Partner on Charging Network; Union Spiff in Danger?; VW Battery Partnerships

A new nationwide fast-charging network is coming, while a union-specific spiff for BEVs in the U.S. remains a point of...

Asahi Kasei’s Franchy: Clean-Cabin Tech Has Consumer Appeal, But Automakers Need Convincing

The supplier says its research shows car buyers would be willing to spend up to $1,000 for antimicrobial interior surfaces...

Automakers Banking on Advanced Combustion Concepts for ICE Efficiency

As the automotive industry hurtles toward an electrified future, the internal-combustion engine remains a significant part of the mix. Our...