Our story begins 100 years ago, with Al Ward, “the genius behind it all,” [David C. Smith, retired Ward’s editorial director], who was the first to publish production figures of the vehicle plants scattered across Detroit in Automotive’s booming 1920s, “[Al Ward] hired reporters who’d go out to get the news, not just wait around for what the companies wanted to tell them.” Ward’s Automotive Reports [WAR] was the first newsletter of its kind and Automakers were quick to realize it was in their interest to report official production figures, and WAR’s decades-long run as the self-described “Bible of the Auto Industry” began.

Fast forward 98 years, WAR has evolved to become WardsAuto. Its’ reach and community, now combined with the connection and event power of TU-Automotive, and the research expertise of Wards Intelligence, continues to deliver the data loved in WAR, alongside trend analysis, OEM report cards, industry-leading webinars, globally-recognized events, and more.

WAR established its expertise in the market for decades. That innovative DNA remains in all our insight. Our mission continues to inform, inspire and accelerate a brighter AutoTech future.

Combining the research expertise of Wards Intelligence, the reach and community of WardsAuto, and the connection and event power of TU-Automotive, our trusted brand pillars provide expert direction into automotive and technology with unrivaled opportunities to develop and differentiate your company’s position within it.

As a part of our parent organization, Informa Tech, our mission is to bring together the entire ecosystem of those in technology and automotive to accelerate the future of our industries.

We serve the needs of our strong global community, hailing from traditional and disruptive automakers to suppliers of all levels; from emerging technology start-ups to software, telco and hardware companies, as well as the financial investing community and the retail market.