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.
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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.
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.
GM Turns Q3 Profit Despite $1.6B Charge Resulting from EV Plans
General Motors looked to be the leader in the electric vehicle market by investing heavily in the segment, and that push crimped its Q3 earnings numbers as it took a $1.6 billion charge to offset investments in its EV operations during the period. However, the company still reported a profit, and investors are happy. Get details at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV
General Motors jumped into the now-stagnating electric vehicle revolution with both feet. And those feet controlled the accelerator and brake pedals in the GMC Hummer EV. The truck was paired with an SUV, and it features impressive performance and rugged styling. Check out the rest in our review of the 2025 GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV at Headlight.News.
GM Slashes EV Production at Factory Zero as Sales Slide
Workers at General Motors’ Factory Zero will get an extended Labor Day holiday, the company said, in order to make “temporary adjustments to production,” reflecting slowing demand for some of the automaker’s biggest battery-electric vehicles including the GMC Hummer and Chevrolet Silverado EV. More from Headlight.News.
GM Net Income Crashes as Trump Tariffs Take Hold
General Motors reported a 35% decline in net income for the second quarter of the year, much of that due to the new Trump tariffs which took a $1 billion bite, the automaker reported. More from Headlight.News.
GM Dumps EVs, Will Build Fuel-Hungry Trucks at Michigan Assembly Plant
General Motors will build a mix of light-duty trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado and Cadillac Escalade, at its Orion Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit, scrapping plans to use that plant to build an assortment of new battery-electric vehicles. The move reflects shifting market demands – and the pressures of the Trump import auto tariffs. Headlight.News has more.
A Week With: 2025 GMC Acadia
GMC has been leaning into its premium luxury and off-road capabilities in recent years, and that shows up in the 2025 GMC Acadia. And with a third row that actually be used by adults, it has plenty to offer for those looking for a comfortable long-hauler. Read the whole review at Headlight.News.
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.