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Ford, VW First to Reveal Plans Dealing with Auto Tariffs on New Car Prices

Ford, VW First to Reveal Plans Dealing with Auto Tariffs on New Car Prices

President Donald Trump’s press conference laying out the remainder of his tariff policy revealed automakers would not be facing any additional tariffs beyond the 25% on vehicles and parts crossing into the U.S. Volkswagen is adding an “import fee” to vehicles hit by the tariffs while Ford is offering discounts to try to improve affordability. Headlight.News tracks down how other carmakers are dealing with the problem.

Trump Tariffs Could Force Chevy, Honda, Kia, Mazda, even Mercedes to Pull Entry Products from U.S. Market

Trump Tariffs Could Force Chevy, Honda, Kia, Mazda, even Mercedes to Pull Entry Products from U.S. Market

April 2, says Pres. Donald Trump, is “Liberation Day,” claiming his new tariffs will free the U.S. from its reliance on foreign-made goods. But U.S. car buyers may see things in a very different light. Virtually all vehicles, even those assembled in the States, will see price hikes. And a number of automakers, from mainstream brands like Chevrolet, to high-line marques such as Mercedes-Benz, are weighing the prospects of pulling entry models off of the American market. More from Headlight.News.

U.S. Car Sales Soar in March as Buyers Raced to Beat Trump Tariffs

U.S. Car Sales Soar in March as Buyers Raced to Beat Trump Tariffs

Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. climbed sharply during March as buyers rushed to get in their orders before the tariffs clamp down on the automotive trade. The threat of a recession is also expected to weigh on an industry sensitive to economic trends going into April.

Shake-up at Volvo: Rowan Out, Samuelsson Back in as CEO

Shake-up at Volvo: Rowan Out, Samuelsson Back in as CEO

In an unexpected move, Jim Rowan is stepping down at CEO of Swedish-based, Chinese-automaker Volvo Cars. He will be replaced by Hakan Samuelsson, who previous served in that role from 2012 to 2022. The move comes at a time when Volvo is aggressively moving to EVs but also faces a variety of tariff issues in the U.S. and Europe. More from Headlight.News.

Sales Already in a Tailspin, Protestors Gather at Tesla Dealerships Around the World

Sales Already in a Tailspin, Protestors Gather at Tesla Dealerships Around the World

With thousands gathered in protest at dealers around the world over the weekend, Tesla wrapped up what is expected to be a weak first quarter, the automaker watching sales dwindle as opposition grows to CEO Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration – as well as his increasingly vocal shift to the political far right. Headlight.News has the latest.

Trump Threatened to Punish Automakers Who Pass Tariff Costs on to Buyers

Trump Threatened to Punish Automakers Who Pass Tariff Costs on to Buyers

The automotive tariffs going into effect next months could add thousands, even tens of thousands, of dollars to the cost of new vehicles. But Pres. Donald Trump raised the threat  that he might punish manufacturers who pass tariff costs on to consumers. More from Headlight.News.

Tesla Founder Straubel High on the List as Disgruntled Investors Demand Automaker Replace Musk

Tesla Founder Straubel High on the List as Disgruntled Investors Demand Automaker Replace Musk

A growing number of investors, including some of Tesla’s traditional bulls, are pressing the automaker to replace CEO Elon Musk despite the rebound in the company’s stock this week. That has led to growing speculation over who might come in to replace him, with founder and former tech chief J.R. Straubel in the spotlight. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla Halts Cybertruck Deliveries as Exterior Panels Fly Off

Tesla Halts Cybertruck Deliveries as Exterior Panels Fly Off

Bad enough for Tesla that demand Cybertruck has fallen far short of its original expectations – with the electric pickup coming to symbolize growing opposition to the politics of the automaker’s CEO. Now comes word Tesla has had to halt Cybertruck deliveries as it struggles to find a way to prevent sheet metal and other body parts from flying off when the truck is driven at highway speeds.

Fewer Vehicles Qualify for This Year’s IIHS Top Safety Pick and Pick+ Awards

Fewer Vehicles Qualify for This Year’s IIHS Top Safety Pick and Pick+ Awards

Nearly a third fewer vehicles qualified for awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety this year, compared to 2024. This reflects toughening crash test guidelines meant to protect rear-seat occupants. Headlight.News looks at which vehicles took IIHS’s coveted Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards this time around.