With more and more of its electric pickups sitting unsold in factory and dealer lots, Tesla is again cutting prices. But will that be enough to build demand for the much-maligned Cybertruck? More from Headlight.News.
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First Drive: 2026 Toyota C-HR
Few major automakers have been more reluctant to embrace the shift to EVs. So it was a surprise to learn that Toyota will bring three new all-electric models to market this year – even while giving the original bZ4X both a new name and an upgraded powertrain. That system is shared with the smaller 2026 Toyota C-HR, it turns out, and transforms it into a sporty, fun-to-drive – and reasonably affordable package. Here’s the Headlight,News review.
Minivans Make a Comeback
After years of falling off the shopping list for millions of American motorists, the minivan market is showing sudden signs of resurgence. Could buyers be growing tired of the SUVs and CUVs that had become the hipper alternative for those seeking family-haulers? Headlight.News has more.
Buick Shifting Envision Production from China to the U.S.
General Motors will stop importing its Buick Envision from China in 2028, shifting production to the U.S. The move reflects the hefty tariffs now in place that have limited the number of Chinese-made vehicles shipped to the States. More from Headlight.News.
Climate Change is Real and EVs Work — So What’s Trump’s Problem?
Seemingly stuck in the 19th century, President Donald Trump is actively accelerating the effects of climate change, while simultaneously hampering the technological development of future mobility solutions. Get details at Headlight.News.
Despite Slowdown, GM’s Barra Still Sees a “Path to an All-Electric Future”
Don’t write off EVs, not according to Mary Barra. The General Motors Chairman and CEO says her “path to an all-electric future” may take longer than expected but still believes motorists will come to recognize they’re better vehicles than those using internal combustion engines. Meanwhile, the 64-year-old executive told reporters she’s still enjoying her job, a subtle way of saying she’s not in a rush to retire, even though only one other executive in GM history was on the job as long. Headlight.News has more.
Recalls Soared in 2025 – and These Brands Topped the List
Tens of millions of American motorists were told to bring their vehicles in for repairs last year as recalls surged to near-record levels. In fact, Ford ordered more safety service actions than any other automaker in history in 2025. But other brands, some traditional known for quality and reliability, including Toyota and Honda, also racked up the recall notices for problems ranging from faulty backup cameras to failing engines and transmissions. Here are the 10 brands with the highest recall counts in 2025.
A Strong Close to 2025 Can’t Conceal How U.S. Auto Market is Starting to Weaken
The U.S. new vehicle market ended on a high note for 2025. But a closer look reveals how rising prices and tariffs and other trade-related issues are beginning to exert downward pressure as we enter the new year. Headlight.News has more.
Automotive Inflation Rages as Carmakers Pass on More of Trump Tariff Costs
Expect to pay more for that new Porsche next month, the German automaker advising dealers it will start passing on more of the cost of the tariffs Pres. Donald Trump has put in place on imported autos. Porsche isn’t alone, however, a growing number of brands are raising already record-high prices to cover those new duties, even on domestically made products due to the cost of imported parts and components, reports Headlight.News.
Subaru At the Head of the Class in 2026 Consumer Reports Auto Report Card
Little Subaru is a brand that has frequently surprised its bigger rivals and it does it again as the top-ranked marque in the 2026 Consumer Reports Auto Brand Report Card, besting manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and second-ranked BMW. That was one of the surprises in this year’s study. Headlight.News has more.
GM Permanently Laying Off Over 1,100 at Detroit EV Plant
General Motors will lay off 1,140 workers at Factory Zero, its Detroit battery-electric assembly plant due to weak demand for products like the GMC Hummer EV and Chevrolet Silverado EV. The automaker also is facing pressure from Canadian authorities to come up with an alternative plan for an Ontario plant where it is ending production of all-electric Bright Drop vans. More from Headlight.News.
Ford Hints New Road-Ready Supercar Coming to 2026 Detroit Auto Show
Now that Ford’s Mustang GTD is rolling out, what’s the automaker planning to come up with next? It’s offering a hint with an assortment of teaser images suggesting the newly renamed Ford Racing division will debut a “production road car” in January. Stay tuned, it seems for something big – and fast – to debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Headlight.News has more.