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Month: October 2024

Headlight News Podcast For The Week of 10-21-24 – Ferrari F80 – Volkswagen ID.Buzz Review – Tesla’s Latest Probe and More

Headlight News Podcast For The Week of 10-21-24 – Ferrari F80 – Volkswagen ID.Buzz Review – Tesla’s Latest Probe and More

In this week’s episode of the podcast EV mandates are under fire while Tesla finds itself in the crosshairs of a new probe into its FSD system (again…) We also shine a spotlight on Ferrari’s new F80 hypercar and go for a spin in the flower power-infused ID.Buzz EV before taking a look at this week in Automotive History.

Stellantis Lays Off 1,100 at Truck Plant, Closing Arizona Proving Grounds

Stellantis Lays Off 1,100 at Truck Plant, Closing Arizona Proving Grounds

In August, Stellantis warned it would lay off as many as 2,450 hourly workers. The first batch got their walking papers as 1,100 employees at its Warren Truck Plant, just north of Detroit. However, the cost cutting doesn’t stop there as the company revealed plans to shut down its Arizona Proving Grounds as well. Headlight.News has details.

First Drive: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz – The Electric Microbus Finally Reaches the U.S.

First Drive: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz – The Electric Microbus Finally Reaches the U.S.

The buzz is back – the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz, that is, finally reaching U.S. showrooms decades after the demise of VW’s original Hippie Van – and two years after going on sale in Europe. If you’re one of the folks who’ve been anxiously waiting for the arrival of this new electric microbus, the good news is that the wait has been worthwhile. It’s not cheap, but the Buzz delivers a lot for the money.

NHTSA Opens Investigation into 2.4 Million FSD-Equipped Teslas

NHTSA Opens Investigation into 2.4 Million FSD-Equipped Teslas

Just days after showing off nearly two dozen Cybercabs running on Full Self-Driving, Tesla finds itself being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The feds are examining 2.4 million FSD-equipped vehicles due to issues driving in “reduced visibility conditions,” including a fatality. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Chinese Automakers Planning to Add Overseas Production to Sidestep Tariffs, Trade Barriers

Chinese Automakers Planning to Add Overseas Production to Sidestep Tariffs, Trade Barriers

Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding exports to key regions like Europe and Latin America after long focusing on their home market. But that’s created problems as target markets fight back with new tariffs and other trade restrictions. As a result, some Chinese manufacturers are looking to shift production abroad – and that could include factories in the U.S.

EV Maker Lucid Pushes to Net $1.7B with IPO as New Saudi Fund Becomes Lead Investor

EV Maker Lucid Pushes to Net $1.7B with IPO as New Saudi Fund Becomes Lead Investor

Developing and building electric vehicles costs a lot of money, and Lucid Motors has been tapping its Saudi-based investors for billions in additional funding during the past few years. Now, the EV maker plans to go to new source: the public. At the same time, it’s getting a new top shareholder. Find out more about its IPO at Headlight.News.