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Month: July 2025

Plunging $2.7 Billion into the Red, Stellantis Expects Even Bigger Hit from Trump Tariffs Later This Year

Plunging $2.7 Billion into the Red, Stellantis Expects Even Bigger Hit from Trump Tariffs Later This Year

Stellantis reported a preliminary loss of $2.7 billion for the first half of 2025 – and the second half is looking to be even worse, the automaker warned Monday, putting much of the blame on Pres. Donald Trump’s automotive tariffs. Add program cuts and other issues and it creates some big challenges for new CEO Antonio Filosa. More from Headlight.News.

The New Subaru Uncharted Really is Entering Uncharted Territory

The New Subaru Uncharted Really is Entering Uncharted Territory

Facing an assortment of new tariffs and an assortment of anti-EV policies, the new Subaru Uncharted faces serious challenges the automaker couldn’t have imagined when the project was first launched. But Subaru does have some advantages: buyers more open to EVs than at many other brands. More from Headlight.News.

A Week With: 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD

A Week With: 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD

Every now and then, a supremely excellent vehicle hides in the shadows. Such is the case with the 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD. While so many small luxury SUVs fight for the attention of buyers, the GV70 seemingly sits quietly, waiting for you to look its way and recognize just how good it is. We found out during our weeklong drive, and you can read about it at Headlight.News.

Faraday Has a Future? Troubled Start-Up Reveals “Affordable” EV, Sets Production Date

Faraday Has a Future? Troubled Start-Up Reveals “Affordable” EV, Sets Production Date

Faraday Future is the automotive equivalent of a death-defying cat. It apparently has at least one life left, announcing plans for yet another new project set to go on sale next year. This time it says it’s rolling out an all-electric “affordable mass market MPV.” And it has a talking grille. More on that from Headlight.News.

First Look: 2026 Subaru Uncharted is a Compact Crossover with Big Aspirations

First Look: 2026 Subaru Uncharted is a Compact Crossover with Big Aspirations

Subaru is plugging in. While it was slow to launch its first all-electric model, the popular Japanese brand plans to have three EVs in its line-up by next spring – and it showed off its latest addition, the 2026 Subaru Uncharted, during a New York debut Wednesday night. Headlight.News was there.

Tesla’s Expanded Robotaxi Service Map Might Get NC-13 Rating

Tesla’s Expanded Robotaxi Service Map Might Get NC-13 Rating

Sometimes, the only thing more complicated than the auto industry is the English language. So when Tesla CEO Elon Musk decided to map out the burgeoning growth area for robotaxi coverage in Austin, Texas, the punctuation played a critical role in defining whether it was a normal critique of Musk’s actions or surprise by readers. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Automakers Will Face No Fines for Missing Mileage Targets – and it Wil Cost Tesla Billions

Automakers Will Face No Fines for Missing Mileage Targets – and it Wil Cost Tesla Billions

Detroit’s Big Three automakers are among those cheering the Trump administrations decision to end penalties for missing federal fuel economy mandates. Not so Tesla, however. The automaker stands to lose billions of dollars in revenues earned selling mileage credits. Headlight.News explains.

Yet Another Major Ford Recall, This Time for Risk of Fire Involving 700,000 SUVs

Yet Another Major Ford Recall, This Time for Risk of Fire Involving 700,000 SUVs

It’s been a bad year for Ford Motor Co. – and, in this case, that’s bad for customers who have had to cope with a record flood of recalls. Add to the list another one announced Tuesday covering nearly 700,000 recent SUVs at risk of catching fire. For Ford, the service action will result in a $570 million charge to earnings. More from Headlight.News.

GM Dumps EVs, Will Build Fuel-Hungry Trucks at Michigan Assembly Plant

GM Dumps EVs, Will Build Fuel-Hungry Trucks at Michigan Assembly Plant

General Motors will build a mix of light-duty trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado and Cadillac Escalade, at its Orion Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit, scrapping plans to use that plant to build an assortment of new battery-electric vehicles. The move reflects shifting market demands – and the pressures of the Trump import auto tariffs. Headlight.News has more.

Honda’s Wind Tunnel Helps Boost EV Range – Now it Could Help American Bobsleds Win the Olympics

Honda’s Wind Tunnel Helps Boost EV Range – Now it Could Help American Bobsleds Win the Olympics

American Honda has become a key Olympic sponsor and, as part of that tie-up, it’s lending expertise to the U.S. Bobsled/Skeleton team. The automaker’s wind tunnel has helped boost the range and its EVs – and could now give a boost to the team’s performance during the upcoming Winter Olympics. Headlight.News has more.

Get More, Pay More for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Get More, Pay More for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai offered up a first look at the redesigned Palisade crossover a few months back and it drew plenty of attention considering all the tweaks and upgrades. But now the Korean carmaker has released the most important detail of all: pricing. And, depending upon which package you choose you’ll be spending as much as $3,060 more than for the outgoing model. Will customers accept the higher cost? More from Headlight.News.