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Senate Vote Could Kill California EV Rules

Senate Vote Could Kill California EV Rules

In a nod to Pres. Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to block California’s ability to set unique emissions rules, a move critics say weakens the ability to address climate change. A court battle will likely determine whether the state will be blocked from mandating a switch to EVs by 2035.

Musk Promises to Stay in Tesla Role for 5 Years, Cutting Back on Politics

Musk Promises to Stay in Tesla Role for 5 Years, Cutting Back on Politics

Elon Musk is cutting back on political activity as Tesla pushes into autonomous vehicles, announcing plans to stay with the automaker as CEO for the next five years. Musk also said autonomy is the key to Tesla’s future, with its new CyberCab ready to roll next month.

GM Switching to New Battery Chemistry For Trucks, SUVs

GM Switching to New Battery Chemistry For Trucks, SUVs

General Motors has created new partnerships to come up with less expensive and easier to source battery chemistry. The Ultium Cells joint venture with Korea’s LG energy is set to go into production in 2028. GM claims the new technology will be cheaper without sacrificing range. More from Headlight.News.

April Sales Surge as Buyers Rush to Beat Tariffs – But Trouble Looms Ahead

April Sales Surge as Buyers Rush to Beat Tariffs – But Trouble Looms Ahead

Buyers worried about future price increase under Trump tariff plans kept dealers busy during April. But momentum is expected to sputter out when sanctions go into effect on May 3, potentially raising vehicle prices by thousands of dollars. Headlight.News has more.

Trump Says Tariffs Will Bring More Auto Jobs – While Offering Automakers Tariff Relief

Trump Says Tariffs Will Bring More Auto Jobs – While Offering Automakers Tariff Relief

Protestors and proponents alike turned out during a visit by President Donald Trump to suburban Detroit. The president promised tariffs will lead to more good-paying jobs in the United States and an economic boom in the future. But he also announced steps providing tariff relief as automakers prepare for the possibility of a sharp slump in sales and earnings — as well as job cuts — in the months ahead.

Higher Tariffs, Plummeting Consumer Confidence, Threaten to Crash Auto Sales

Higher Tariffs, Plummeting Consumer Confidence, Threaten to Crash Auto Sales

The outlook for the automotive industry is starting to look increasingly dim, automakers frantically searching for a way to respond to the Trump administration’s broad tariff on imported autos and auto parts. The question is whether to raise prices and risk a sharp slump in sales or absorb tariffs and crash earnings.