In this week’s episode of the podcast, Truck maker Nikola goes bankrupt while trouble finds its way to Ford, GM, and Tesla. We also go for a spin in the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 before charging our batteries with This Week in Automotive History.
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Jury Hits Ford with $2.5B Verdict in Georgia Super Duty Rollover Case
A Georgia jury awarded over $2.5 billion to the survivors of a couple who were killed in 2022 when their Ford Super Duty pickup rolled over. It’s a record award to come a Georgia court and one of the highest affecting an automaker in the U.S. Headlight.News has more....
Ford Beefs Up F-Series Security With New Features, Adds Insurance Deductible If It’s Stolen
Ford addresses the F-150’s theft problem with the rollout of several new security features and an included insurance deductible as the company clamps down on rising thefts across the nation.
Next Generation F-150 Reportedly Delayed, Production To Not Start Till 2028
A pair of new reports suggests next generation F-150 will be delayed with the current-gen model expected to hold down the fort until 2028.
Headlight News For The Week of 2-17-2025
In this week’s episode of the HLN podcast we talk about the dip in vehicle dependability and production while trouble continues to dog Nissan and Tesla. We also review the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally before hanging up our driving helmet and taking a drive into the hallowed halls of This Week in Automotive History.
Automakers Make Major Strides in Preventing or Reducing Severity of Frontal Crashes
Automakers are using new forward-collision avoidance technology to great effect, a new study reveals, with 22 of 30 vehicles tested earning kudos from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. But a number of products from Detroit manufacturers fell short, reports Headlight.News.
Why Is GM Dumping So Many Seasoned Corvette Execs?
When Tadge Juechter, the long-time chief engineer for the Corvette program, left nearly a year ago it seemed like just a normal retirement. But severalother members of the sports car’s team have now left – and not voluntarily. That has many observers wondering: what’s going on at Corvette?
Rivian Opens Up Sales of Electric Commercial Van to All Fleet Buyers
Whether you’re a major operator, like Amazon, or simply operate a single vehicle for a local business, EV maker Rivan is opening up sales of its commercial van to all fleet buyers. The move comes as Rivian ends its exclusive deal with Amazon – and resolves a component shortage that had limited its ability to produce the battery-electric vans.
Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports Will Impact Automakers
Despite efforts by automakers to improve their relationships with President Donald Trump prior to and immediately after he took office last month, they can’t seem to escape the impact of his trade policies, the latest being a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. Find out what’s happening at Headlight.News.
Automakers Add More Budget Models As Consumers Feel The Effects of Rising Prices
Automakers launch a renewed wave of budget-minded models as priced-out customers seek less expensive ways to get a new vehicle for themselves.
Ford Reports Record Full-Year Revenue with “Solid” Q4 Results
Ford turned around its fourth-quarter earnings, moving from a loss to $1.8 billion in net income, pushing the company to a new benchmark for full-year revenue of $185 billion. The automaker also forecast lower earnings for 2025. Get details at Headlight.News.
As Tesla Sales Nosedive in California and Europe, is The “Musk Effect” to Blame?
Is it the “Musk Factor” at play? Industry analysts say a growing backlash aimed at Tesla CEO Elon Musk is clearly responsible for the carmaker’s sliding sales and market share in the key EV market of California, as well as in Europe. But that only complicates the challenges the automaker is facing from growing competition from both traditional automakers like Hyundai, GM and Ford, as well as th increasingly aggressive Chinese brands. More from Headlight.News.