South Korea’s Hyundai Motor recalled more than 145,000 electrified vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of power. The move encompasses a variety of EVs for model years between 2022 and 20025. Find out more at Headlight.News.
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Coming Holiday Means New Record for Travel Coming for Thanksgiving
Each long holiday weekend means millions of Americans will be looking to spend time with family and friends. Some of those folks don’t live nearby, and AAA expects new records will be set by those looking to travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday. Get details at Headlight.News.
Volkswagen Unleashes Faster, Stronger, Stingier Tiguan for 2025
Competition in the compact sport-utility segment just got tougher with the debut of the third-generation VW Tiguan. It’s faster, more powerful and fuel efficient than its predecessor sporting a more aggressive look and improve interior for the new model year. Check out the latest intro at the LA Auto Show at Headlight.News.
Ford Keeps Scaling Back, Cutting Bronco Production, European Workforce
Sluggish Bronco sales have Ford reducing production of the once-hot-selling SUV while “reassigning” 400 workers related to the move. Additionally, the company is cutting 14% of its European workforce due to slow sales and other issues. Get details at Headlight.News.
Trump Selects Second Fox News Host for Cabinet: Transportation Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump named Sean Duffy as his choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation. Duffy is a former U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin, and he is the second selection plucked from Fox News. Get details at Headlight.News.
Trump Readying to Relax Autonomous Vehicle Rules
Wondering what influence Tesla CEO Elon Musk may be having within the newly elected Trump administration? The incoming leaders of the U.S. Department of Transportation are readying to loosen the rules for self-driving vehicles, which would include Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. Get details at Headlight.News.
Trump and Republicans Ready to Pull Plug on EV Incentives
If anyone hoped that Tesla CEO Elon Musk being named to President-elect Donald Trump’s staff might mean a reprieve for the tax credits created during the Biden administration — guess again. Those credits are as good as gone. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Lucid Latest to Try Out for the Force
Lucid Motors offered up a specially outfitted Lucid Air to the California Highway Patrol. The department is looking at different vehicles to fit its various needs, and Lucid is the latest to slap a police livery on one of its vehicles to see if it can cut the mustard. Tesla and Ford have done the same in recent months. Get details at Headlight.News.
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Charged Up in October
As automakers revamp their electric vehicle strategies, October’s global sales results may give them reason to rethink it again. EV sales jumped 35% last month with China leading the way. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Nissan Gets New Activist Investor, Shares Jump on News
Days after announcing a major acceleration in its plans to cut costs — including eliminating 9,000 jobs — Nissan Motor is getting a bit of a boost. Courtesy of a regulatory filing, it was revealed Effissimo Capital Management took a 2.5% stake in late September. Find out what it means and why shareholders are excited at Headlight.News.
Consumers Happier with New Vehicle Buying Process This Year
Lower prices and more choices made consumers a bit happier about the new vehicle purchasing process, say the experts at J.D. Power & Associates. The 2024 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study revealed a small increase in the results. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Rivian Falls Short of Wall Street Predictions While Lucid Exceeds
EV makers Rivian and Lucid reported their third quarter earnings results. When the dust settled Rivian was reassuring shareholders while Lucid was celebrating with them. Find out how each automaker did at Headlight.News.