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Stellantis Switches Plans for Belvidere Plant Opening in 2027

Stellantis Switches Plans for Belvidere Plant Opening in 2027

Plans change in the auto industry as evidenced by the move by Stellantis to reopen its plant in Belvidere, Illinois. Closed a few years ago, the UAW pressured the company to reopen the facility as part of its most recent contract negotiations. The company agreed, and it’s set to reopen in 2027, but it will not produce what was originally expected. Get details at Headlight.News.

Car Thefts Dropped 16.6% Last Year Courtesy of Kia, Hyundai Changes

Car Thefts Dropped 16.6% Last Year Courtesy of Kia, Hyundai Changes

Car thieves were far less successful last year, according to experts. The total number of vehicles stolen fell below the 1 million mark for the first time since 2021. In fact, the reduction ended a four-year run of increases — and Kia and Hyundai appear to be the reason. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Dodge’s New Interactive Experience Highlights Push to Gain Public Favor of New All-Electric Charger

Dodge’s New Interactive Experience Highlights Push to Gain Public Favor of New All-Electric Charger

EV adoption rates are middling, but trying to get traditional muscle car mavens to accept an all-electric model, like the new Dodge Charger Daytona, has the Dodge folks working overtime. The brand’s new Charger Virtual Experience gives them one more tool to do just that. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

Study: Owner Satisfaction with Service Departments Rise, But Dealers Still Missing Opportunities

Study: Owner Satisfaction with Service Departments Rise, But Dealers Still Missing Opportunities

The latest J.D. Power U.S. Customer Service Index revealed customers were happier with dealer service departments for the second straight year. However, the results also show that dealers are missing chances to improve the experience and engender more loyalty from vehicle owners. Headlight.News has details.

Trump Buys a Tesla Then Moves to End Pro-EV Rules

Trump Buys a Tesla Then Moves to End Pro-EV Rules

The day after President Donald Trump and adviser/Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the president’s just-purchased Tesla Model S, the Trump administration took the next step in eliminating the Biden administration’s push to increase electric vehicle production. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Lexus Reveals the New RZ for 2026

Lexus Reveals the New RZ for 2026

Being Toyota’s luxury sibling, Lexus hasn’t been as invested in the shift toward electric vehicles as many other luxury automakers. However, it did introduce the RZ for the 2024 model year. However, today it’s rolled out the updated version — for Europe first — with a slew of important and necessary updates. Headlight.News has details.