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 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.
The old car hobby is full of joys — yet rife with struggle. While a lot of vintage car aficionados revel in the joys of the fight to keep the cars alive, there exists another group who want the joy without the pain. These are the people for whom Kindred Motorworks was founded. Check out the company’s magic at Headlight.News.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 4 million pickups and SUVs due to a software glitch that can cause their brakes to stop working and turn signals to fail, along with other exterior lights. The problem underscores a new study that finds software-related problems have become one of the industry’s biggest headaches. More from Headlight.News.
Volkswagen’s CEO and CFO presented senior management a “massive” plan to cut costs by 20% by the end of 2028, a move that could save as much as $71 billion at current exchange rates. The move could bring plant closures and cuts to employment, reports Headlight.News.
Volkswagen scored big with the launch of the 2017 Atlas, but the SUV is getting long-in-tooth as newer competitors come to market. So, VW is ready to roll out a new package, the automaker showing off a camouflaged take on what’s coming for 2027. Headlight.News has more.
It’s taken two years, but workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee are set to get a big payoff after voting to approve union representation. The question is whether they will approve their tentative new contract, reports Headlight.News.
After years of falling off the shopping list for millions of American motorists, the minivan market is showing sudden signs of resurgence. Could buyers be growing tired of the SUVs and CUVs that had become the hipper alternative for those seeking family-haulers? Headlight.News has more.
In an era when broadcast television seems to be losing its grip, the Super Bowl remains an example of traditional “appointment TV,” something millions of Americans clear their calendars for. And automakers responded by investing millions of dollars to air lavishly produced commercials. That was especially true in the auto industry. Yet, the industry seems to be growing wary and there’ll be only a handful of brands staking a presence during the broadcast of Super Bowl LX, reports Headlight.News.
With 2026 models now starring in showrooms all around the country, this is a good time to pick up a deal on a “leftover” 2025. Here are six great choices you might not have considered that are well worth well giving a shot. Check out what you can get at Headlight.News.
Tens of millions of American motorists were told to bring their vehicles in for repairs last year as recalls surged to near-record levels. In fact, Ford ordered more safety service actions than any other automaker in history in 2025. But other brands, some traditional known for quality and reliability, including Toyota and Honda, also racked up the recall notices for problems ranging from faulty backup cameras to failing engines and transmissions. Here are the 10 brands with the highest recall counts in 2025.
Trump, tariffs and trade barriers. EVs disconnected. Autonomy and hackers. Elon Musk’s very good/very bad year. And affordability. Oh, yes, 2025 brought a series of significant developments to the automotive market. Here are the top 5 stories from the past year as picked by Headlight.News editors.