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U.S. Auto Sales Stall as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

U.S. Auto Sales Stall as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

“The party’s over,” said one key analyst. While domestic carmakers reported a modest upturn boost in sales for June, the U.S. auto market largely stalled out as buyers began pulling back due to price increases caused by the Trump tariffs on imported autos and auto parts. Headlight.News has more on the winners and losers.

Lexus, Nissan, GM Rise to the Top in 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Lexus, Nissan, GM Rise to the Top in 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Looking for the brands delivering the highest levels of initial quality? Lexus and Nissan rose to the top in this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, while General Motors had more top-ranked models than any other manufacturer. There were some surprises in this year’s IQS by Jaguar and Ram. But, yet again, motorists pointed to onboard technology as the biggest source of trouble. More from Headlight.News.

Expect to Spend Nearly $2,000 More for a New Car as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

Expect to Spend Nearly $2,000 More for a New Car as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

Expect to spend nearly $2,000 more for your next vehicle due to the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported autos and auto parts, automakers expected to pass on most of the $30 billion in higher costs they’ll face, according to a new study, But that could result in 1 million fewer sales this year, while some foreign-made vehicles will likely vanish from U.S. showrooms because they’ll be priced out of reach, reports Headlight.News.

First Look: Nissan Reimagines the Leaf EV

First Look: Nissan Reimagines the Leaf EV

The original Nissan Leaf was a game-changer. But while battery-electric vehicles today have a significant presence in the global automotive market, the Japanese EV has become little more than an afterthought. Rather than walking away, however, a completely new, third-generation Nissan Leaf today made its debut. And the automaker is betting its longer range, improved performance – and a shift to an SUV body style – will help it regain traction in today’s market. More from Headlight.News.

The “Ultimate American Hypercar”? Chevy Reveals Corvette ZR1X

The “Ultimate American Hypercar”? Chevy Reveals Corvette ZR1X

With the 2020 launch of the mid-engine Corvette Stingray, Chevrolet finally delivered the sort of sports car even fans of exotic European brands couldn’t ignore. Now, the bowtie brand is ready to take things to a new level with the Corvette ZR1X, a hybrid hypercar promising to outperform competitors like Aston, Ferrari and even Bugatti. More from Headlight.News.

EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame

EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame

After a first-quarter surge, EV registrations took a sudden tumble in April, the first fall in more than a year, according to industry data. The dip came despite a strong showing by several brands, including General Motors. The primary reason for the downturn as slowing demand by the giant in the battery-sector, Tesla. More from Headlight.News.

GM Investing $4 Billion in Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Operations

GM Investing $4 Billion in Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Operations

General Motors is plowing about $4 billion into plants in Michigan, Tennessee and Kansas during the next two years. The move will shift production of its highly profitable full-size pickups and SUVs from outside the U.S. to its massive plant in Orion, Michigan, north of Detroit. Find out more about the plans at Headlight.News.

EV Sales Slump? Not at GM Where Sales Doubled Over the Past Year

EV Sales Slump? Not at GM Where Sales Doubled Over the Past Year

Few automakers are making more of a commitment to battery-electric vehicles than General Motors – and, at least from a sales standpoint, it appears to be paying off. The automaker has more than doubled both its EV sales and market share this year in the U.S. – and it is now outselling Tesla in neighboring Canada. Headlight.News has the story.

GM Switching to New Battery Chemistry For Trucks, SUVs

GM Switching to New Battery Chemistry For Trucks, SUVs

General Motors has created new partnerships to come up with less expensive and easier to source battery chemistry. The Ultium Cells joint venture with Korea’s LG energy is set to go into production in 2028. GM claims the new technology will be cheaper without sacrificing range. More from Headlight.News.