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Under Weight of War, Rising Economic Fears, U.S. Auto Sales Could Be Heading for a Crash

Under Weight of War, Rising Economic Fears, U.S. Auto Sales Could Be Heading for a Crash

U.S. auto sales tumbled sharply in March reflecting growing consumer concerns about record vehicle prices, surging fuel costs and broader worries about the health of the economy. There was one unexpected positive note, however. Headlight.News explains.

What Gas Crisis? GM Set to Run Flat Out at Heavy-Duty Truck Plant

What Gas Crisis? GM Set to Run Flat Out at Heavy-Duty Truck Plant

Gas may be approaching $4-a-gallon nationwide but General Motors sees booming demand for its biggest pickups, the automaker set to run a key Michigan plant flat out in the coming months. But will sales continue to defy growing concerns about the economy? Headlight.News has more.

Sony and Honda Kill the Afeela EV Program

Sony and Honda Kill the Afeela EV Program

They’ve lost that Afeela feeling. Sony and Honda announced Tuesday that they’ve killed plans to bring out a tech-laden series of battery-electric vehicles. The move comes just weeks after the Japanese automaker scrapped plans to launch three new EVs in the U.S.. But it also reflects questions about the market viability of the original $90,000 Afeela sedan and subsequent models.

These Are the EVs That Have Been Cancelled or Delayed — So Far

These Are the EVs That Have Been Cancelled or Delayed — So Far

Honda revealed it’s canceling three battery-electric vehicles it planned to offer in the U.S. But it’s just the latest manufacturer pulling back on its EV program as sales plunge following the phaseout of federal tax credits last September. Headlight.News looks at other EV programs that have been cancelled or delayed.

Honda Scraps Plans for 3 U.S. EVs as it Warns of Potential $16 Billion Loss

Honda Scraps Plans for 3 U.S. EVs as it Warns of Potential $16 Billion Loss

Honda scrapped plans to bring three EVs to the U.S. market, joining a growing list of manufacturers shifting plans following the phase-out of federal tax credits last September. Honda executives also warned the company could post losses of up to $16 billion due to factors that also include the cost of U.S. tariffs. More from Headlight.News.

Automakers May Catch a Break as Trump Launches New Tariffs – But Consumers Aren’t So Lucky

Automakers May Catch a Break as Trump Launches New Tariffs – But Consumers Aren’t So Lucky

The auto industry may be getting a bit of a reprieve from the latest round of tariffs enacted by Pres. Donald Trump following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision announced last Friday finding most of his early import duties were illegal. But automakers and auto suppliers still face earlier tariffs on imported vehicles, parts and metals not covered by the court’s ruling. And that means auto buyers will continue to pay substantially inflated prices at a time when many potential customers have been driving out of the market. More from Headlight.News.

Review: 2026 Jeep Cherokee Gets its Right

Review: 2026 Jeep Cherokee Gets its Right

Abandoning the midsize SUV market three years ago was a mistake Jeep has been paying for ever since. Yet it also set the stage for what looks to be a triumphant return. The all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee does more than just fill a yawning gap. With its first-ever hybrid drivetrain, the sixth-generation SUV is precisely the sort of ground-up entry the Stellantis off-road brand needs. Headlight.News has this first review.

Trump Administration Moves to Kill Auto Stop/Start Technology

Trump Administration Moves to Kill Auto Stop/Start Technology

The Trump administration has moved to kill another fuel-saving technology, this time ending the credits automakers get for adding “auto stop/start” features to their vehicles. The head of the EPA described as “universally hated,” though many motorists credit the technology for substantial improvements in fuel economy. Headlight.News has more.