New vehicle sales were strong in September rounding out a very robust third quarter. Automakers enjoyed an 18.8% jump compared to the year-ago numbers. Get details at Headlight.News.
Month: October 2023
With Lightning F-150 Flash, Ford Targets the “Sweet Spot”
New model offers longer range, a bigger screen, a more efficient heat pump, standard BlueCruise at a “more accessible price.” Check it out at Headlight.News.
As Layoffs Mount, UAW Claims Public Support
As the number of strikers rises so too does the number of layoffs. When workers walk, they end up impacting other plants, which end up shutting down. With no work for workers, they get laid off. Despite the downside, the UAW says the public is with them. Find out more at Headlight.News.
UAW Expands the Strike, Honda Rolls Out the All-Electric Prologue, Mercedes Goes Hands-Free and more in the Headlight News Podcast
Talk and insight about the latest industry buzz with some history and a review mixed in.
Tesla Shipping Cybertrucks But No Word on Promised First Delivery Event
The arrival of Tesla’s Cybertruck is often preceded by phrases like “oft-delayed” or “long overdue,” and the company’s missed another deadline, suggesting deliveries would start in Q3 and they won’t. This delay contributed to the company’s Q3 sales shortfall. Details at Headlight.News.
Farley Trying to Change Perception EV-Related Job Losses
Ford CEO Jim Farley and UAW President Shawn Fain are pointing fingers at one another as the strike by hourly workers continues, in part, due to potential job losses resulting from the shift to electric vehicles. Read the story at Headlight.News.
Tesla Takes a Tumble, Q3 Sales Slipping More than Expected
But the downturn could be short-lived as automaker is ready to roll out new models. Get the details at Headlight.News.