Ford Bets Fathom’s $28,350 Base Price Can Re-Energize the EV Market
Paul Eisenstein
Honda, Toyota Deliver Stronger Earnings, Brighter Forecasts – But Troubles Remain
Japan’s two largest automakers delivered stellar earnings for the most recent quarter – Honda’s quarterly profit setting a new record. And, along with Toyota, it forecast good results for the coming months. But that doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing, reports Headlight.News.
Hybrids Charge Up July U.S. Auto Sales
What automotive downturn? We’ve been hearing a lot of doom-and-gloom forecasts in recent months but you’d be hard-pressed to take them seriously based on July sales. While a few manufacturers have yet to weigh in, demand surged for the month, with more than a few brands setting records. The driving force? Hybrids. More from Headlight.News.
Another Tesla Safety Probe – and This One Could force the Recall of 1.2 Million EVs
Tesla has been facing some significant safety challenges this year and federal regulators are adding to its woes with a probe into reports of suspension issues that could lead to the recall of as many as 1.2 million of its EVs. This follows the recall of some Tesla Cybertrucks whose wheels quite literally could fall off. More from Headlight.News.
Tesla has been facing some significant safety challenges this year and federal regulators are adding to its woes with a probe into reports of suspension issues that could lead to the recall of as many as 1.2 million of its EVs. This follows the recall of some Tesla Cybertrucks whose wheels quite literally could fall off. More from Headlight.News.
Killer Quake Could Mean Shortages of Some Japanese Models, Including New Lexus ES
The death toll continues to mount as recue crews search rubble following a major earthquake hit Japan this week. The temblor also has hammered Japanese industry, several automakers suspending production as they deal with damage at their plants. More from Headlight.News.
China’s Automakers Are Faster, Leaner – But Do Burgeoning Problems Portend an “Extinction Event?”
Chinese automakers rolled out more than 600 new and updated vehicles during the 1st half of 2026. They’re fast and lean and hit record sales last year, and domestic brands like Geely and BYD are crushing foreign manufacturers like GM and VW. But they’re starting to have serious problems of their own, reports Headlight.News.
JD Power Finds New Vehicles More “APEAL-ing” Than Ever
If you’ve purchased a new vehicle lately chances are you’re extremely satisfied with what you drove home, reflecting improvements in design, features and quality. Porsche topped the charts in the latest JD Power APEAL study – but there were some surprises. For one thing, electric vehicles outperformed all other powertrain technologies, reports Headlight.News.
Another Big Ford Recall Targets 565,000 Bronco SUVs for Fire Risk
More than 565,000 Ford Broncos face recall due to the risk of a fire, the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced. The problem is due to potential wiring harness damage. The move brings to more than 50 the number of Ford recalls so far this year, reports Headlight.News.
Nissan Leaf Adds High-Performance Nismo Package – and, Yes, It’s Coming to North America
Nissan is giving its original battery-electric vehicle a new personality. The Leaf Nismo went on sale in Japan this week and offers a notable upgrade in performance and handling, in line with more conventional Nismo packages. Headlight.News has more.
Honda Teases 3rd-Generation Ridgeline Pickup
Honda is offering up a first teaser image of what will become its third-generation Ridgeline pickup. Expect the truck to arrive “within two years,’ the automaker said – which means a roughly one-year gap after the current Ridgeline ends production later this year. Headlight.News has more.
If at First You Don’t Succeed; Maybach May Once Again Target Rolls-Royce
Mercedes is getting ready to make major upgrades to its Maybach line, with bigger, more exotic packages than today’s offerings meant to directly challenge super-premium brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce, according to a new report. The question is whether Maybach can succeed this time after a first failed attempt. More from Headlight.News.
GM Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations as Barra Ups Full-Year Forecast
Despite a billion-dollar decline, largely due to EV write-offs, General Motors beat Wall Street’s earnings forecast for the second quarter – and raised its full-year guidance, Headlight.News reports.