In August, Stellantis warned it would lay off as many as 2,450 hourly workers. The first batch got their walking papers as 1,100 employees at its Warren Truck Plant, just north of Detroit. However, the cost cutting doesn’t stop there as the company revealed plans to shut down its Arizona Proving Grounds as well. Headlight.News has details.
Just days after showing off nearly two dozen Cybercabs running on Full Self-Driving, Tesla finds itself being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The feds are examining 2.4 million FSD-equipped vehicles due to issues driving in “reduced visibility conditions,” including a fatality. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Developing and building electric vehicles costs a lot of money, and Lucid Motors has been tapping its Saudi-based investors for billions in additional funding during the past few years. Now, the EV maker plans to go to new source: the public. At the same time, it’s getting a new top shareholder. Find out more about its IPO at Headlight.News.
Helmet laws often create discord among motorcyclists, the medical community and other safety experts. The latest study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety isn’t likely to quell any of the disagreements. The report shows more than 22,000 riders would’ve have survived fatal crashes during the last four decades. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Sales of electric vehicles set a new global record in September hitting 1.7 million units. This surpassed the previous record by 150,000 vehicles last December. Unsurprisingly, China is leading the charge, but contrary to what many in the U.S. would tell you, the American market is up 10% through the end of the third quarter. Find out more at Headlight.News.
General Motors defense unit continues to offer new vehicles with evolutionary updates designed to keep up with the changing needs of today’s warfighter. It’s showing off the prototype of its next-generation tactical vehicle at AUSA 2024. Check it out at Headlight.News.
An ebullient Elon Musk took to the stage Thursday night not just to show off the long-awaited Cybercab, Tesla’s CEO offered a peek at what his idea of what the future should be, and that kicks off sometime near the end of 2026 when the first Cybercabs go into production. Get details at Headlight.News.
Volkswagen revealed its new Tayron 5-seat SUV sold in Europe. Why do we in America care? Because the extended wheelbase version is sold in the U.S. as the Tiguan, which will make its debut at the LA Auto Show next month. Get an early look at Headlight.News.
Americans spend plenty of time in their vehicles. In fact, studies show they’re back pre-pandemic levels. However, a new study shows not all cities are the same when it comes to commuting, running errands and costs. Get details about the best and worst places to drive at Headlight.News.
Lucid Group reported it delivered nearly 2,800 vehicles, which surpassed the expectations of analysts. The results are also in contrast to fellow EV startup Rivian. Get details about the results and what’s next at Headlight.News.
With Stellantis trying to sort out what to do with its 14 brands, i.e. which ones to keep, CEO Carlos Tavares dismissed the notion that the company is looking to add another: French automaker Renault. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Already not in any hurry to begin producing electric vehicles in big numbers like many of its competitors, Toyota officials revealed the company’s adjusted its manufacturing timeline in North America from late 2025 to sometime in 2026. Find out more at Headlight.News.