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Volkswagen Teases Tiguan Ahead of LA Launch (But We Know What it Will Look Like)

Volkswagen Teases Tiguan Ahead of LA Launch (But We Know What it Will Look Like)

The Volkswagen Tiguan goes up against a lot of tough competitors and, hanging around since 2016, the current model is clearly in need of an update. The good news for VW fans is it will be getting one, a replacement set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. And the automaker is offering up a tease that gives us a hint of what it will look like.

Hyundai Names Muñoz its New CEO — First Non-Korean in Leadership Position

Hyundai Names Muñoz its New CEO — First Non-Korean in Leadership Position

José Muñoz will become global chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor Co. on Jan. 1. It will mark the first time a non-Korean will move into that leadership position — and comes at a critical time for what has become one of the world’s largest automakers.

Ford to Pay Up to $165 Million Fine for Dragging Out Recall

Ford to Pay Up to $165 Million Fine for Dragging Out Recall

Ford agreed to pay one of the largest fines in automotive history for dragging its feet on a 2020 recall covering 700,000 vehicles while also failing to give federal regulators timely information. It’s the latest in a costly series of quality and safety problems impacting Detroit’s second-largest automaker.

VW Deal Gives Big Boost to Struggling Rivian

VW Deal Gives Big Boost to Struggling Rivian

Months after announcing a tentative alliance, Rivian and Volkswagen firmed up their relationship Wednesday, announcing that the German automaker is making a nearly $6 billion investment into the U.S. EV start-up. The news sent Rivian shares surging after they had fallen by as much as two-thirds their 52-week-high in recent months.

Return of the Rotary: Mazda Green Lights the Iconic SP Sports Car

Return of the Rotary: Mazda Green Lights the Iconic SP Sports Car

A dozen years after killing off its last rotary-powered model, the RX-8, Mazda has given the go to the Iconic SP Sports Car which will bring back the Wankel engine back into production, President Katsuhiro Mogo and other officials have confirmed. Here’s what we know.

First Look: Cadillac Vistiq is an Escalade IQ Without the Bling

First Look: Cadillac Vistiq is an Escalade IQ Without the Bling

Cadillac’s charge into the emerging EV market takes a big step forward with the official debut of its fifth all-electric model, the 2026 Vistiq. The lavishly equipped 3-row SUV slots into a niche between Caddy’s first battery model, the Lyriq, and the flagship Escalade IQ. Here’s more.

Cadillac Set to Discontinue XT4 Crossover, Making Room for New Chevy Bolt

Cadillac Set to Discontinue XT4 Crossover, Making Room for New Chevy Bolt

In a surprise move, Cadillac announced it will end production of the popular XT4 crossover in January. The move frees up space at General Motors’ Fairfax Assembly Plant to switch over to the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt. The EV will go on sale a year from now as GM’s cheapest battery-electric model.

These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest

These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest

There’s no question EVs offer a number of advantages, including low energy costs and the ability to plug in at home. But what about when you need to charge up on the road? The good news is that there are more public chargers being added every day. The downside: you might be in for a long wait when you plug in, depending on what EV you’re driving. Automakers are upgrading their battery vehicles to improve charging speeds and here’s a look at the models that will add miles the fastest – as well as the slowest.

Stellantis Announces Further Layoffs – as Job Cuts Sweep Across the Industry

Stellantis Announces Further Layoffs – as Job Cuts Sweep Across the Industry

Stellantis is cutting another 1,100 jobs, the latest furloughs impacting workers at the Toledo, Ohio plant producing Jeep products such as the Wrangler and Gladiator. The news comes at a time when other manufacturers, including Nissan and Audi, are paring back at a time of weakening sales.

Trump’s Second Term Presents Opportunities, Poses Risk to Auto Industry, Says Top Toyota Exec

Trump’s Second Term Presents Opportunities, Poses Risk to Auto Industry, Says Top Toyota Exec

After scoring a major win in the election this week, President-elect Donald Trump is widely expected to move quickly on a broad agenda when taking office next January. He has made it clear this will include a number of issues critical to the auto industry, including tariffs and EVs. That presents some significant opportunities for manufacturers, but also poses quite a few risks, said a senior Toyota executive who spoke to Headlight.News shortly after Trump’s victory was confirmed.