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Toyota Earnings Hit by Sales, Quality, Production Issues
In a rare and unexpected setback, Toyota suffered a 20% dip in its operating profit for the most recent quarter, the automaker hit by a variety of problems including recalls and quality snags that delayed the launch of the new 4Runner. But a senior U.S. official said the Japanese giant expects to get back on track in months ahead.
Nissan’s Next Nismo Model Promises To Be a Beast
Nissan’s next Nismo model is rumored to be an SUV but promises to be a beast as Nissan prepares to shake up the performance SUV order.
Rising Inventory Levels Giving More Power to New Vehicle Buyers
New data reveals that consumers may be in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting a good deal on a new vehicle. According to Cloud Theory, new vehicle inventory levels are approaching oversupply, which shifts things in favor of new vehicle buyers. Get details at Headlight.News.
EV Start-Up Canoo Teeters Over the Edge
With its losses mounting and stock price tumbling, Canoo appears to be the latest EV start-up to face the threat of collapse. The company furloughed 30 employees at its factory in Oklahoma, even as two more of its top executives resigned.
Aston Martin’s Cash Burn Puts The Pressure on British Brand
Aston Martin’s cash burn grows to $1.8 million a day as the British automaker prepares to enter another period of tough times.
Podcasts
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Headlight.News For The Week of 11-4-2024 – Car Sales Surge – Losses for Ford and Stellantis – Hyundai Drops Clues About Ioniq 9 and More
In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about the surge in car sales, Hyundai dropping hints about the Ioniq 9, and big losses for Ford and Stellantis. We also go for a spin in the Nissan Kicks and take a look at this week in Automotive history Click Here to...
Headlight.News for The Week of 10-29-2024 – Scout Returns – GM and Tesla Deliver Surprises In Their Earnings Reports – Cheap Tesla Dead & More
In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about the return of Scout, the surprises Tesla and GM delivered at their earnings calls, and the demise of the entry-level Tesla. We also review a new offering from Mercedes Benz and take a look at This Week in Automotive...
Headlight.news Podcast For The Week of 10-14-2024 – Tesla Debuts Cybercab – Exec Shakeups at Tesla and Stellantis – Toyota ad Hyundai Team up and More
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss Tesla's unveiling of the CyberCab and the exec shakeup it and fellow firm Stellantis are experiencing. We also reveal a new team-up between Toyota and Hyundai before taking a look at This Week in Automotive History....
Headlight News for The Week of 9-30 – 2024 – Struggling Stellantis – Carlos Ghosn Remember Him? – Review Jeep Rubicon Final Edition – This Week in Automotive History
In this week’s episode of the Headlight.News podcast we talk about Stellantis’s ongoing struggles as well as Carlos Ghosn emerging from the shadows to contend with more legal issues. We also review the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Final Edition and take a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Latest Reviews
A Week With: 2025 BMW i5
The midsize 2025 BMW i5 sedan retains the approach BMW uses for its newest battery-electric models, resulting in another impressive EV. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — Two Vehicles in One
The Jeep Gladiator is essentially a longer wheelbase version of the four-door Wrangler Unlimited, with a pickup bed behind the rear seats. Our Jeff Zurschmeide spent a week testing the 2024 Gladiator out along the scenic Oregon coast. Here’s his review.
A Week With the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus
Mazda’s new CX-70 PHEV may move you to a new level of eloquence as you consider the new plug-in hybrid offering from the Japanese automaker. Check out our review of the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV at Headlight.News.
Kia Tasman Offers Much to Like – But Will it Come to the U.S.?
Kia launched its new Tasman pickup, a midsize truck that takes direct aim at two of the global market leaders, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. The bold design is available in a variety of different body configurations and offers two different powertrain options. The question now is whether Kia will take a chance at prying open a niche in the U.S. market.
Cadillac Getting its First All-Electric V-series: 2026 Lyriq -V
If there’s one thing you can do with electric motors it’s make gobs of horsepower and torque. And Cadillac plans to take advantage of that by introducing its first all-electric V-Series model, the 2026 Caddy Lyriq-V. But it’s safe to say it won’t be the brand’s last battery-powered performance package.