Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles due to power steering issues that could cause a crash. It’s just the latest in a series of setbacks that sees the automaker ramp up incentives – including givebacks of up to $6,000 on Cybertruck – in a bid to reverse faltering momentum.
Mercedes-Benz details its new strategy as the company prepares for the launch of several new products while also making the cuts necessary to help it stay flexible in a changing market environment.
Stellantis is late to the hands-free party but plans to arrive with a bang. It’s newly introduced AutoDrive system is designed to allow the driver to take their hands and eyes off the road in low-speed situations. However, officials aren’t making the system available right now. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Volkswagen released a pair of sketches showing off a new concept dubbed the ID.EVERY.1. They reveal the direction the German automaker plans to take when it launches a new, entry-level battery-electric vehicle in 2027. But what else have we learned about the show car and ID.1 production model to follow? Headlight.News has more.
A Georgia jury awarded over $2.5 billion to the survivors of a couple who were killed in 2022 when their Ford Super Duty pickup rolled over. It’s a record award to come a Georgia court and one of the highest affecting an automaker in the U.S. Headlight.News has more....
ia throws its hat into the EV wars with the all-new PV5 as it brings the fight to the Volkswagen ID.Buzz in the EV van wars.
Phoenix-based Nikola Motors has filed for Chapter 11, becoming the latest start-up to go bust while targeting the EV and hydrogen fuel-cell markets. Nikola officials said the company now plans to sell off its assets, though it isn’t clear a buyer has yet emerged.
Alef Aeronautics pushed ahead in the development of its flying car with a short test flight on a city street. The company’s prototype flew over another vehicle, simulating how a future driver might deal with blocked traffic. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Ford addresses the F-150’s theft problem with the rollout of several new security features and an included insurance deductible as the company clamps down on rising thefts across the nation.
A pair of new reports suggests next generation F-150 will be delayed with the current-gen model expected to hold down the fort until 2028.
The competition in China is getting tougher for General Motors. As a result, the automotive company is restructuring, including shutting down a plant that built a minivan and an SUV for the Chinese market. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Hyundai makes some welcome upgrades to the ioniq 5 for 2025, among other things introducing new, longer-range batteries and a charger port that can directly connect to the Tesla Supercharger network. There’s also the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT package for those who want light to moderate off-road capabilities. Here’s our review.