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CEO Carlos Tavares Tenders his Resignation as Problems Grow for Stellantis
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned unexpectedly on Sunday, the automaker saying “different views have emerged” in recent weeks as the Euro-American automaker struggled to come up with a way to reverse weakened sales and earnings. No immediate successor was named, though it appears that the automaker’s Chairman John Elkann effectively will take control until a replacement is named. This is a breaking story. Headlight.News will have a longer analysis shortly.
Nissan Has 12-14 Months Left According To New Report
Nissan reaches critical junction as a new report says the company has less than 12-14 months left to stay afloat.
Trump’s Threatened Tariffs: Protectionism or Ploy?
President-elect Donald Trump again affirmed his plans to levy a 25% tax on all imported goods from Mexico and Canada. The constant threat has many worried about massive price hikes for new vehicles while others point to Trump’s reasoning for the tariffs and call it a negotiation ploy. Get details at Headlight.News.
Tesla Could Lose Out on New California EV Tax Credits
If the Trump administration moves forward with plans to end federal EV tax credits California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to activate state rebates to help maintain the state’s role as the biggest market for battery-electric vehicles. But there’s a catch: the governor plans to initiate a market cap that would likely exclude the state’s best-selling EV brand: Tesla.
Porsche Continues ICE Vehicle Devlopment Amid Slump in EV Sales
Porsche radically shifts its electrification plan as slumping EV sales force the sports car maker to maintain ICE vehicle production.
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CEO Carlos Tavares Tenders his Resignation as Problems Grow for Stellantis
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned unexpectedly on Sunday, the automaker saying “different views have emerged” in recent weeks as the Euro-American automaker struggled to come up with a way to reverse weakened sales and earnings. No immediate successor was named, though it appears that the automaker’s Chairman John Elkann effectively will take control until a replacement is named. This is a breaking story. Headlight.News will have a longer analysis shortly.
Headlight.News For The Week of 11-25-2024 – L.A. Auto Show Debuts – VW’s Cupra Brand Coming To The U.S. and More
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about some of the important debuts that happened at the L.A. Auto Show, VW’s Cupra brand coming to the U.S., and we go for a spin in a new vehicle. We also make a rest stop and take a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Headlight.News For The Week of 11-18-2024
In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about how Ford got the second-largest fine ever issued by the NHTSA while Cruise Automotive also pays a fine of its own. We also talk about Hyundai's newest CEO and go for a spin in the Honda Prologue EV before we take a...
Headlight.News For The Week of 11-11-2024 – Trump’s Potential Impact On Auto Industry – Major Job Cuts – SEMA 2024 – This Week in Automotive History and More
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about Trump’s potential impact on the auto industry and the major job cuts that are rippling across the automotive industry. We also visit SEMA 2024 and review a new vehicle before taking a stop to look at This Week in Automotive History.
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First Drive: 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Plug-In Hybrid SUV
You might think that Toyota is the poster child for their fleet going hybrid. But check out Lamborghini. Gas-electric hybrids are flooding out of the automaker’s Sant’Agata factory. We spent a couple days in Italy checking out the latest entry, the 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Plug-In Hybrid SUV.
2026 Genesis GV70 and Electrified GV70 Revealed Ahead of LA Auto Show
Genesis will debut a mid-cycle makeover to two of its most popular models: the midsize GV70 and the Electrified GV70. But a handful of folks got a chance to check the sibling SUVs out during a sneak peek ahead of this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show.
VinFast Finally Begins U.S. Deliveries of 3-Row VF 9 EV
Better late than never, it seems, for Vietnamese EV start-up VinFast, the automaker finally delivering the first batch of its second model-line offerings, the VF 9. But those interested in the 3-row SUV will still find only limited availability through a handful of dealerships in California other states.
Mercedes Shifts Strategy with New CLA to Offer EV and Hybrid Options
When Mercedes-Benz launches its next-generation CLA family next year it will feature, as expected, an all-electric drivetrain. But, reflecting the realities of the global market, it will also be offered with a choice of hybrid powertrains, as well. And it will move away from the controversial “one-bow” styling of earlier battery-electric models like the EQS and EQE.
Volkswagen Teases Tiguan Ahead of LA Launch (But We Know What it Will Look Like)
The Volkswagen Tiguan goes up against a lot of tough competitors and, hanging around since 2016, the current model is clearly in need of an update. The good news for VW fans is it will be getting one, a replacement set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. And the automaker is offering up a tease that gives us a hint of what it will look like.