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New J.D. Power Study Finds Owners “More Passionate” About Their New Vehicles Than Ever Before

New J.D. Power Study Finds Owners “More Passionate” About Their New Vehicles Than Ever Before

If you’ve purchased a new vehicle this past year, chances are that you’re happier with it than ever before – or so show the results of the 30th annual J.D. Power APEAL study. It helps that initial quality is on the rise, but the annual owner survey also reveals a number of other reasons why buyers have grown increasingly passionate about their vehicles. Headlight.News explains.

UAW Says it Was Burned by Trump on Tariffs

UAW Says it Was Burned by Trump on Tariffs

After throwing its support behind Pres. Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported autos and auto parts, the United Auto Workers admits is coming up empty handed in the administration’s new deal with Japan, which offers nothing for workers and could lead to lower wages. Headlight.News has more.

A Week With: 2025 Lincoln Aviator Black Label

A Week With: 2025 Lincoln Aviator Black Label

Many people forget it was Lincoln that kicked off the full-size luxury SUV phenomenon two decades ago. The luxury SUV segment’s only continued to expand since then with brand’s filling their portfolios with posh off-roaders that rarely see anything more challenging than a two-track. Lincoln led the charge and looks to remain a top player, and the 2025 Lincoln Aviator certainly helps the cause. Check out our review at Headlight.News.

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is Fizzling Out

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is Fizzling Out

There was plenty of, well, “buzz” when Volkswagen officially launched sales of the ID.Buzz battery-electric van last year, bringing out a modern incarnation of its legendary microbus. But that hasn’t translated into robust demand, VW selling barely 400 Buzz models a month so far this year. A temporary stop-sale didn’t help, but there are other problems that may be short-circuiting demand for the EV. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla Earnings Plunge while Musk Warns of “a Few Rough Quarters”

Tesla Earnings Plunge while Musk Warns of “a Few Rough Quarters”

Tesla reported a 16% plunge in second-quarter net income as its worldwide sales continue to decline. CEO Elon Musk warned that there could yet be “a few rough quarters” ahead before the automaker gets its long-promised “affordable” EV into production. More from Headlight.News.