Between rising prices courtesy of tariffs and other costs, interest rates still higher than consumers are used to and shrinking inventories, finding a good deal on a new vehicle is tougher than ever. Get details at Headlight.News.
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Toyota Bulks Up bZ Electric Vehicle Performance for 2026 Model Year
A reluctant participant in the growth of electric vehicle development, Toyota’s answering the call to bolster the performance characteristics of its first EV, the bZ4X — including a new name, now just the bZ. Check out the improvements at Headlight.News.
Times Get Tougher at Nissan with 10K More Layoffs Coming
Nissan’s push to get back to prosperity continues to take it through tough times. The company apparently is preparing to layoff 10,000 workers — in addition to the 9,000 it’s already sent packing. This news comes as it prepares to release a quarterly earnings loss in the billions of dollars. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Chevrolet Corvette Lineup Gets Driver-Focused Updates
Chevrolet keeps making updates to its halo sports car, the Corvette, ensuring it retains its spot among the best performance machines on U.S. roads. For 2026, the company “reimagined” the interior with a focus on improving the driving experience. Check out the changes at Headlight.News.
Jeep Takes Covers Off Next-Generation Grand Cherokee Coming for 2026
In what it describes as the “next chapter” in its history, Jeep officials offered an early look at the next-generation Grand Cherokee. The new model is set to arrive for the 2026 model year, officials noted. Get details about the new Grand Cherokee at Headlight.News.
Mitsubishi Confirms New EV Produced With Nissan Coming Next Summer
Mitsubishi revealed it remains on track with its U.S. product plans, partnering with beleaguered Nissan, to produce a new electric vehicle based off the next-generation Nissan Leaf. It’s set to arrive in summer 2026. Find out more about the new vehicle at Headlight.News.
Rivian Finishes Q1 in Black Again as Lucid Sets New Delivery Record
American EV makers Rivian Automotive and Lucid Motors released their first-quarter earnings results, each hitting positive markers for the period. Rivian earned another $1 billion in funding from Volkswagen for turning a gross profit. Meanwhile, Lucid hit another vehicle delivery record during the period. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Toyota, Mazda, Honda Lead Best Used Cars Lists for Teen Drivers
With the end of the school year approaching quickly, many teenagers are on the hunt for a summer job. This means many parents — and teens — are hunting for a vehicle to get them to and from work and the rest of their lives. IIHS and Consumer Reports teamed up to provide a slew of good options. Headlight.News has the story.
Ford Posts Lower Profits, Predicts $1.5 Billion Hit Due to Tariffs
As expected, Ford Motor Co. reported a drop in earnings and profits for the first quarter of 2025. The company also suspended its earnings guidance for the rest of the year, but did estimate the new tariffs could cost the automaker about $1.5 billion. Get details at Headlight.News.
EV Drivers Staring Down $250 Fee from Feds to Pay for Roads
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a bill, if passed into law, would charge electric vehicle owners $250 annually to replenish the dwindling Highway Trust Fund, currently fed by gas and diesel taxes. Get details at Headlight.News.
Safer Cars Combined with 90% Seat Belt Usage Cutting Deaths on U.S. Roads
Traffic fatalities have been declining in recent years in the U.S. And while cars laden with the newest safety technology play a role, it’s that nine out of 10 Americans using their seat belts nearly every time they get into a vehicle that is the real difference maker, experts claim. Get details at Headlight.News.
Ford Halts Development of Next-Gen Electrical Architecture as Costs Balloon
The race to build the next generation of electrical architecture is competitive and expensive. Ford Motor Co. appears to be throwing in the towel due to escalating costs and ongoing delays. Find out more at Headlight.News.