Barely a year after wrapping up a “stand-up strike” against Detroit’s Big Three automakers the the United Auto Workers Union appears ready to launch another series of walkouts. First in line: a Ford unit producing critical tooling for parts plants and assembly lines could face a strike at midnight Wednesday after talks broke down. Stellantis could be next.
Toyota says it wants its next-generation four-cylinder powertrains to be like the legendary 2JZ engine as it prepares to enhance its lineup of ICE-powered powertrains to help it adjust to changing market trends.
Consumers in the auto space continue to buy what they already have, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. Despite increased incentives and inventory issues, new vehicle buyers in larger numbers this year are sticking to the brand they currently own. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Chrysler is doubling the size of its current line-up – and offering a more wallet-friendly option in the process – with the return of the Voyager minivan. The new model will start at just under $40,000 when it goes on sale late this year.
Nismo reveals it has no plans to go all-electric as the brand confirms shifting market conditions are forcing it to alter its electrification plans and will instead take a more calculated approach on the creation of future performance models.
Honda releases new taser images that confirm the 2026 Passport will arrive with a tougher personality and a chip on its shoulder as it prepares to reignite its attempt to take on a growing pool of rivals in the rugged off-road SUV segment.
Once one of the most respected executives in the auto industry, CEO Carlos Tavares is coming under withering fire from investors, dealers and employees as the company’s fortunes fade – especially in North America, its most profitable region. With his contract set to expire early next year, the automaker is considering whether it’s time for a management shake-up.
Ram, Stellantis’ truck unit, rolled out its 2025 model year light-duty pickups earlier this year, putting its 2500 and 3500 offerings on hold — until now. While not a full release, the company’s providing an early look at the portfolio before its full reveal sometime next months. Check out the new models at Headlight.News.
A Congressional panel ay approved a new measure that would ensure all new vehicles sold in the U.S. come equipped to receive AM radio. A number of auto manufacturers have begun phasing out that band, some claiming that electric vehicles interfere with AM signals.
Ford patents a new drug detection system to protect consumers from planted drugs as the auto giant responds to the growing trend of drug smugglers using innocent motorists to move their illicit goods into the U.S.
General Motors will recall 449,671 pickups and SUVs due to faulty software that can lead to a failure of their brake fluid warning lights. The good new is that GM will use smartphone technology to make the repairs.
The Biden administration pushed forward with plans to make it difficult to import vehicles from China. The Department of Commerce proposed a rule that would ban vehicles equipped with Chinese-made connected vehicle technologies. Get details at Headlight.News.