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Month: September 2025

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 9-22-25

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 9-22-25

In this week’s podcast, we look at the rising prices of new vehicles in the U.S., the new trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, and we say goodbye to Subaru’s legacy, er, we mean THE Subaru Legacy as it rolls off the production line in Indiana for the final time. We also review the 2025 Toyota Corolla FX and more. Get the link at Headlight.News.

Stellantis, BMW, JLR Targeted as Hackers Go After Deep-Pocket Automakers

Stellantis, BMW, JLR Targeted as Hackers Go After Deep-Pocket Automakers

Stellantis was targeted by hackers, it revealed over the weekend, the latest in an escalating series of cyberattacks aimed at deep-pocketed automakers and their suppliers. This month alone, BMW became a target of a potential ransomware attack while Jaguar Land Rover is still reeling from a cyberattack that has effectively shut down production for the past three weeks. More from Headlight.News.

Federal Reserve Rate Cut May Not Help Increasing Price-Sensitive Car Buyers

Federal Reserve Rate Cut May Not Help Increasing Price-Sensitive Car Buyers

Facing an uncertain economic environment that threatens to undermine demand for retail sales, including new vehicles, the Federal Reserve Board voted to cut interest rates. But it’s far from clear that will be enough to head off an automotive downturn worsened by anticipated tariff-driven price hikes. More from Headlight.News.

Hyundai Expanding Georgia Plant Hit by ICE Raid as Part of $55 Bn Global Investment Plan

Hyundai Expanding Georgia Plant Hit by ICE Raid as Part of $55 Bn Global Investment Plan

Hyundai plans to locally produce 80% of the vehicles it sells in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. As part of a $55 billion global investment program it will spend $2.7 billion to expand the electrified vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia hit by an ICE raid two weeks ago, boosting its production capacity to 500,000 vehicles annually. More from Headlight.News.

Tariff Deal with Japan is Still Six Times More Than Before Trump Trade War

Tariff Deal with Japan is Still Six Times More Than Before Trump Trade War

Japan reached a trade deal with the Trump administration that will lower tariffs on its auto imports to 15%. That’s nearly half what the president’s trade war initially imposed on Japanese-made vehicles – but its still six times more than the duties in place before the Trump trade war – which means thousands of dollars in potential price hikes should automakers pass the tariffs on to consumers. More from Headlight.News.

A Week With: 2025 Toyota Corolla FX

A Week With: 2025 Toyota Corolla FX

Despite what you might believe, the small car market is alive and well. Small cars aren’t so small anymore, and automakers wanting to attract young buyers are loading them up with the content they desire. The 2025 Toyota Corolla FX shows the automaker has a great handle on the segment with this slightly upmarket version of a classic nameplate. Check out our review at Headlight.News.