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SEMA Show Swings into Las Vegas and Here are Some of the Coolest Cars and Trucks on Display

SEMA Show Swings into Las Vegas and Here are Some of the Coolest Cars and Trucks on Display

by | Nov 4, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Who says the American love affair with the automobile has ended? You’d never know that if you were in Las Vegas this week for the annual SEMA Show. Short for the Specialty Equipment Market Association its routinely ranked as one of the two biggest events in Sin City, bringing out tens of thousands of people to check out the latest in automotive parts and accessories, from dangly air fresheners to high-performance “crate engines.” More than 1,000 exhibitors will be on hand, including automakers like Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Toyota and Headlight.News has this preview.

Disconnected: U.S. Auto Sales Tumble as EV Credits Disappear, Vehicle Prices Continue Surging

Disconnected: U.S. Auto Sales Tumble as EV Credits Disappear, Vehicle Prices Continue Surging

by | Nov 3, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Automakers suffered saw a  sharp drop in electric vehicle  sales during October as federal EV tax credit ended. But even sales of gas models leveled off as prices, driven higher by Trump’s auto tariffs, drove many mainstream buyers out of the market. As Headlight.News reports, the industry has become more dependent than ever on affluent households for new sales.

These Are Our Favorite Debuts at the Japan Mobility Show

These Are Our Favorite Debuts at the Japan Mobility Show

by | Nov 3, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This year’s Japan Mobility Show proves there’s still plenty of life left on the auto show circuit. The biennial event brought out dozens of new cars, concepts – and even a rocket – during its media preview. Headlight.News was in Tokyo and takes a look at some of the most significant products to debut there.

Stellantis Investing $13 Billion in U.S., adding 5,000 Jobs

Stellantis Investing $13 Billion in U.S., adding 5,000 Jobs

by | Oct 15, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Stellantis will invest $13 billion to increase production and add new products in the U.S. market, the company revealed, noting that this will be the largest investment in the history of the Chrysler Corp. side of the trans-Atlantic automaker. It also marks a...

GM Kills Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle Program, Abandons Production Plans

GM Kills Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle Program, Abandons Production Plans

by | Oct 13, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

General Motors has ended a program aimed at using hydrogen fuel-cell technology as an alternative to battery power, in the process scrapping plans for a $55 million factory in Detroit. The automaker will continue producing fuel-cell stacks for use in stationary applications, however. More from Headlight.News.

Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

by | Oct 9, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ferrari on Thursday revealed details about its first battery-powered model, the Elettrica. But the Italian automaker is delaying a second EV. And it’s not alone. Ford has scrapped several all-electric models, while Nissan pulled the plug on the 2026 Ariya. Acura just ended production of the ZDX and Stellantis has abandoned the all-electric Ram REV. Those are among a growing list of planned EVs that no longer will make it into production — or will be substantially delayed. Here are some of the others.

Automakers Come Up With Their Own EV Deals to Offset Lost Federal Tax Credits

Automakers Come Up With Their Own EV Deals to Offset Lost Federal Tax Credits

by | Oct 3, 2025 | , , , , , , , , ,

While federal EV tax credits expired on September 30, automakers hope to maintain sales momentum – or, at the least, head off a threatened slump – with makers like Hyundai, GM and Ford coming up with deals of their own, including big price cuts and incentives matching the lost federal tax credits. They could help boost demand, according to a new Harris poll. More from Headlight.News.

Stellantis Finally Pulls Out of its Sales Slump – But Federal Shutdown Weighs Over the Entire Industry

Stellantis Finally Pulls Out of its Sales Slump – But Federal Shutdown Weighs Over the Entire Industry

by | Oct 2, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Strong sales by the Jeep and Ram brands helped Stellantis reverse its long sales slide during the third quarter, even as Volkswagen faltered in the face of a challenging economy. While U.S. auto sales are running stronger than expected, analysts still worry about the impact of tariffs and the federal government shutdown in the months ahead.

Record EV Demand Charged Up U.S. Auto Sales in September

Record EV Demand Charged Up U.S. Auto Sales in September

by | Oct 1, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

U.S. auto sales took a sharp upturn in September, largely driven by charged-up demand for other electrified vehicles. General Motors and Ford were among the manufacturers reporting record EV numbers for the month, motorists racing to take advantage of federal tax credits before they expired at the end of the month. Headlight.News has more.

Stellantis, BMW, JLR Targeted as Hackers Go After Deep-Pocket Automakers

Stellantis, BMW, JLR Targeted as Hackers Go After Deep-Pocket Automakers

by | Sep 22, 2025 | , , , , , , , ,

Stellantis was targeted by hackers, it revealed over the weekend, the latest in an escalating series of cyberattacks aimed at deep-pocketed automakers and their suppliers. This month alone, BMW became a target of a potential ransomware attack while Jaguar Land Rover is still reeling from a cyberattack that has effectively shut down production for the past three weeks. More from Headlight.News.