On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Ford CEO Jim Farley told reporters that the company is focused on improving vehicle affordability, and suggested bringing sedans back could be part of that effort. Find out more at Headlight.News.
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The “Unapologetically Cool” New Bronco RTR Teams Up Ford and Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. is a self-described “professional fun-haver” and championship-winning drift and off-road driver. The good news is that he likes to share his adventures. Gittin has teamed up with Ford Motor Co. to create what the partners are describing as the new, “competition-inspired” Bronco RTR. Headlight.News has more.
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.
U.S. Senate Delays Auto Affordability Hearing
The U.S. Senate postponed a hearing originally set for next week to look into why automotive prices have surged to record levels. The delay was requested by Ford CEO Jim Farley who, in turn, came under fire from Texas Republican Ted Cruz. More from Headlight.News.
The Top Auto Stories of 2025
Trump, tariffs and trade barriers. EVs disconnected. Autonomy and hackers. Elon Musk’s very good/very bad year. And affordability. Oh, yes, 2025 brought a series of significant developments to the automotive market. Here are the top 5 stories from the past year as picked by Headlight.News editors.
Top Five Most Influential People in the Auto Industry for 2025
The automotive industry is filled with powerful people and deals with powerful people. That didn’t change in 2025 and although there plenty to choose from, Headlight.News believes these five were the most influential — in no particular order. Check out who made the list.
“Affordability” is the Watchword for New Vehicle Sales in 2026
As affordability takes center stage in the auto market, manufacturers are shifting their attention to the affluent end of the market to offset the expense of Donald Trump’s tariffs while setting aside the innovation created by electric vehicles. Headlight.News has more.
Gone But Not Forgotten? Some of These Discontinued Models May Yet Stage a Return
Even the most popular vehicles eventually succumb to shifting market conditions. And there are plenty of products that fail to connect with buyers in the first place. Here’s a look at the nameplates that won’t survive into 2026 – though several of these just might make a comeback in the not-too-distant future. More from Headlight.News.
Ford Builds its Last Escape – But What Will Replace it?
The last Ford Escape has rolled off the automaker’s assembly line in Louisville, Kentucky. That leaves a gaping hole in Ford’s line-up. But what will replace it? Headlight.News has the story.
Ford Making Major Shift in EV Strategy, Taking Nearly $20 Billion in Charges
Ford Motor Co. is tearing up its EV plans, killing its all-electric F-150 Lightning, shifting focus to bring more hybrids, E-REVs and low-cost EVs to market. It also plans to shift production at its massive BlueOval City complex in Tennessee from EVs to gas pickups, and repurposing the batteries produced at plants in Kentucky and Michigan for non-automotive markets. Get details about this breaking story at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Ford Maverick XLT AWD
Back in 2018, Ford announced the axing of all its passenger cars — save one — to go all-in on trucks and SUVs. Along with that proclamation came the statement the company was also going big on electrification, which brings us to the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT AWD, its hybrid powertrain. So, is it all that, or does Ford’s smallest offering reflect the commission of an unforced error? Find out in our review at Headlight.News.