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Consumer Reports Has Some Big Surprises as it Hands Out its Annual Automotive Report Card

Consumer Reports Has Some Big Surprises as it Hands Out its Annual Automotive Report Card

Ready to invest in a new car, truck or crossover? There are plenty of choices these days. But how do you know what’s right for you? Consumer Reports is offering a helping hand as it releases its Automotive Report Card. The annual study helps you figure out which brands and models are reliable, feature-loaded and fun to drive – and which products to steer close of. And this year’s report contains more than a few surprises.

Job Cuts Growing as Automakers Fret About the Future

Job Cuts Growing as Automakers Fret About the Future

Automakers in the U.S., Europe and Japan have announced thousands of job cuts over the past month and there’s growing concern the pace could increase as the industry moves into an uncertain new year, with a new presidential administration in Washington threatening to upend automotive rules and regulations — and possibly the economy, as well. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

Hyundai Names Muñoz its New CEO — First Non-Korean in Leadership Position

Hyundai Names Muñoz its New CEO — First Non-Korean in Leadership Position

José Muñoz will become global chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor Co. on Jan. 1. It will mark the first time a non-Korean will move into that leadership position — and comes at a critical time for what has become one of the world’s largest automakers.

Nissan Gets New Activist Investor, Shares Jump on News

Nissan Gets New Activist Investor, Shares Jump on News

Days after announcing a major acceleration in its plans to cut costs — including eliminating 9,000 jobs — Nissan Motor is getting a bit of a boost. Courtesy of a regulatory filing, it was revealed Effissimo Capital Management took a 2.5% stake in late September. Find out what it means and why shareholders are excited at Headlight.News.

Nissan Slashes 9K Jobs, Cuts Production 20% After Disastrous First Half of 2024

Nissan Slashes 9K Jobs, Cuts Production 20% After Disastrous First Half of 2024

Nissan Motor Co.’s struggles not only continued in the first half of fiscal year 2024, they worsened. The results forced the automaker to make dramatic moves to shore up losses, including slashing 9,000 jobs worldwide and cutting production by 20%. Find out more what happened at Headlight.News.

Automakers Flock to SEMA Show to Display Latest Aftermarket Wares

Automakers Flock to SEMA Show to Display Latest Aftermarket Wares

One area that often gets lost in the shuffle for automakers is their aftermarket business. However, each year they all converge on Las Vegas for the annual SEMA show to show off what consumers can buy to make their vehicles go faster, be louder, ride higher or go more places. Headlight.News offers a sampling of what you can find at the show.