Automotive News 100th anniversary

Automotive News turns 100 in 2025, reaching a unique milestone that puts us in an elite club of publishers. Throughout 2025, we will honor our legacy by connecting topics of today with our historical coverage as we look ahead to the next 100 years.
10 federal policies that shaped the modern auto industry

As Automotive News celebrates its 100-year anniversary, we are taking a look at today’s topics through both a historic and future lens. This installment looks at how federal regulations influence the industry.

Cars that run on code: How chips changed the vehicle

The semiconductor in the vehicle is a part that went from mere component to the beating heart of the modern car.

Linamar’s Linda Hasenfratz to receive Automotive News Centennial Award for strong leadership through stormy seas

Linamar executive chair Linda Hasenfratz has grown the company into a diversified $8 billion business.

Why commercial truck fleets put politics aside in EV rollout

Commercial fleet operators are focused more on costs than emissions regulations. Because EVs can be less expensive to operate than diesel-powered vehicles, changing emissions regulations likely won't have a big effect on EV growth in the nation's work trucks.

These retail technology innovations have transformed dealerships

A number of retail technology innovations have transformed dealerships, or are poised to do so in the months ahead.

A chicken for a car: Franchised dealers resourceful from the beginning

Franchised dealerships have displayed adaptability, shrewdness and problem-solving abilities for over 100 years — even as market upstarts continue challenging their role.

Detroit Auto Show goes back to basics after 3 decades of glitzy reveals

This year marks another new era for the Motor City expo, which became an annual event in 1907 and thrust itself onto the global stage in 1989 as the North American International Auto Show.

Here are the hits and flops at CES over the years

As they work to prove themselves equal to the world’s greatest tech companies, the automotive exhibitors at CES have produced both innovative successes and massive failures.

CES and Automotive News grew up in parallel, and now look to spotlight innovation ahead

Automotive News and CES both got their start and flourished in the 1920s. As we celebrate our 100-year anniversary, consumer tech and cars have become synonymous.

Column: Automotive News turning 100 is cause to celebrate

The high standard of news at Automotive News has long stood out among business-to-business publications, which is something that we will be celebrating throughout 2025 — the centennial year of Automotive News.

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