Wards Daily Edition


	JULY 14, 2025

Chinese Automakers Eye European Expansion

Chinese automakers' share of the European market is relatively small, but that could change owing to China's trade war with the U.S. and EVs' growing popularity on the continent.

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for July 14

OEMs Spend $28 Billion/Year on Warranty; Rivian To Lose Significant Income; Xiaomi Dissed for Using Consumer-Grade Chips

Volvo to Build Polestar 7 in Slovakia

Polestar switches production of upcoming compact SUV from China to avoid EU BEV tariffs.

WardsAuto Podcast: Industry Disruption from Iacocca to Trump With Auto Industry Legend Jim Press

In this week’s episode, Host David Kiley has an extended chat with longtime auto executive Jim Press. Press, started out at Ford with Lee Iacocca, went on to run Toyota’s U.S. operations through its biggest expansion, and worked at Chrysler when Cerberus owned the brand. Today, he advises companies navigating the current age of disruption.

New AI Vehicle Inspection Tool Arrives in U.S.

U.S. insurers and dealers now have access to advanced AI tools that detect hidden vehicle damage, already popular in Europe and Israel.

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