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Month: March 2025

Trump Announces Tariffs on Imported Autos, Auto Parts – Threatening Auto Sales, Earnings

Trump Announces Tariffs on Imported Autos, Auto Parts – Threatening Auto Sales, Earnings

by | Mar 27, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

President Donald Trump formally announced that 25% tariffs targeting imported autos and auto parts will go into effect on April 3, though final details impacting some Canadian and Mexican imports have yet to be finalized. Trump promised the move will spur significant growth in the domestic auto industry. But many analysts, along with industry officials, warned it could result in a hit to industry sales and earnings, driving many potential customers out of the new vehicle market. Headlight.News has more.

Nissan Turns Over a New Leaf – The Original EV to Return in SUV Form

Nissan Turns Over a New Leaf – The Original EV to Return in SUV Form

by | Mar 26, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , ,

The Nissan Leaf is back, though you might not recognize it. The first mainstream battery-electric vehicle is getting a complete makeover for 2026, returning in SUV form. It’s just one of the big announcements Nissan made Wednesday about its upcoming electrification plan including more U.S. and European EVs, new e-Power and PHEV models and more. Headlight.News has the details.

Tesla Founder Straubel High on the List as Disgruntled Investors Demand Automaker Replace Musk

Tesla Founder Straubel High on the List as Disgruntled Investors Demand Automaker Replace Musk

by | Mar 26, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A growing number of investors, including some of Tesla’s traditional bulls, are pressing the automaker to replace CEO Elon Musk despite the rebound in the company’s stock this week. That has led to growing speculation over who might come in to replace him, with founder and former tech chief J.R. Straubel in the spotlight. Headlight.News has more.

Hyundai Set to Invest $21 Billion in U.S.

Hyundai Set to Invest $21 Billion in U.S.

by | Mar 25, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest $21 billion for a variety of U.S.-based projects, including steel production and the expansion of its U.S. automotive production to 1.2 million vehicles annually. That more than doubles what the South Korean has invested since entering the U.S. market in 1986. More from Headlight.News.

Trump Turns Tail, Reportedly Won’t Follow Up With Auto Tariffs

Trump Turns Tail, Reportedly Won’t Follow Up With Auto Tariffs

by | Mar 24, 2025 | , , , , ,

Faced with strong resistance from domestic and foreign automakers alike, Pres. Donald Trump has reportedly folded and won’t put in place 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian autos and auto parts which, critics warned, could cripple the auto industry while also giving a hammer blow to the U.S. economy as a whole. More from Headlight.News.

Trading in Your Tesla? You’re Not Alone – But Be Ready for an Unpleasant Surprise

Trading in Your Tesla? You’re Not Alone – But Be Ready for an Unpleasant Surprise

by | Mar 24, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

As protests at many Tesla showrooms become a daily occurrence and those who own the automaker’s products find themselves routinely given thumbs-down or an extended middle finger, more and more are trading in, according to new data. But they’re finding residual values for used Teslas have come crashing down. That’s something competitors such as Lucid and Polestar hope to take advantage of, as Headlight.News reports.

First Drive: 2025 Cadillac Optiq – A Good Look for an Entry Luxury EV

First Drive: 2025 Cadillac Optiq – A Good Look for an Entry Luxury EV

by | Mar 24, 2025 | , , , , , , , , ,

This is a busy year for Cadillac as it accelerates its push into the battery-electric market. In the coming weeks, the domestic luxury brand will bookmark its line-up with the Escalade EV at the high end and for those looking for something more affordable that still offers plenty of luxury features, there’s the new Cadillac Optiq. Headlight.News spent a couple days in San Francisco checking out Caddy’s new entry EV and here’s our review.