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Lucid Trimming Jobs – And More Cuts Are Coming in the EV Sector

Lucid Trimming Jobs – And More Cuts Are Coming in the EV Sector

Struggling battery-electric start-up Lucid Group will cut 400 jobs as it tries to slash mounting financial woes. It’s far from the only EV manufacturer responding to slowing sales growth by trimming its workforce, however. And still more cuts are expected to follow in the months ahead.

Little Mitsubishi Has Big Plans for the U.S.

Little Mitsubishi Has Big Plans for the U.S.

Mitsubishi…remember it? Going back a couple decades, it was a rising star in the U.S. market. Now, it hopes to make a real comeback with its 5-year Momentum 2030 North America business plan. That will “start immediately,” the Japanese automaker says, with an assortment of new and completely refreshed vehicles heading to American showrooms — including EVs, plug-ins and conventional hybrids.

March Auto Sales Look Strong – But Affordability Remains an Issue

March Auto Sales Look Strong – But Affordability Remains an Issue

After an uncertain start, U.S. auto sales showed solid momentum in March, with big gains by Japan’s big three and record numbers from Hyundai – which was charged up by EV demand. But Tesla posted a rare sales slid and GM lost ground during the first quarter. Meanwhile, high transaction prices continue to keep many buyers out of the market.

Q&A: Infiniti Americas’ Craig Keeys – What Comes Beyond the New QX80

Q&A: Infiniti Americas’ Craig Keeys – What Comes Beyond the New QX80

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 is the automaker’s most important new entry in decades and, according to some observers, could be its make-it-or-break-it product. Craig Keyes, the head of Infiniti Americas, spoke to Headlight.News about the 3-row luxury sedan as well as future products such as the brand’s first EV. He also discussed the challenges of taking on better-known brands like Mercedes, BMW and Lexus, in this exclusive Q&A.