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Stellantis to Reopen Belvidere Plant for New Midsize Pickup – Move Could Prevent Threatened Strike

Stellantis to Reopen Belvidere Plant for New Midsize Pickup – Move Could Prevent Threatened Strike

Stellantis will reopen a now-shuttered assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, the company’s U.S. chief operating officer told employees in an e-mail. The factory will produce a new midsize Ram pickup, however, rather than the EV originally planned for the facility....

Searching for the Best Place to Own and Drive a Car — Move to Kansas

Searching for the Best Place to Own and Drive a Car — Move to Kansas

Where you live often plays a large role in what kind of vehicle you buy — convertibles aren’t big sellers in Alaska. However, a closer examination of the variables that do make owning a vehicle a great experience show that Kansas is the best place to be driving day in and day out. Check out why at Headlight.News.

From Mustang to Minivans: Hal Sperlich, Dead at 95, Was Always Seeking the Next Breakthrough

From Mustang to Minivans: Hal Sperlich, Dead at 95, Was Always Seeking the Next Breakthrough

Few in the auto industry can claim to have had as lasting a legacy as Hal Sperlich. The one-time engineer who eventually led product development at two of Detroit’s Big Three and shepherded the development of two iconic products: the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. Sperlich passed away Monday at the age of 95.

A Week With: 2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph 4WD

A Week With: 2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph 4WD

The full-size luxury SUV market is dominated by well-known longtimers like the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, but that hasn’t stopped others from making repeated runs at the kings of the segment. The 2025 Infiniti QX80 shows that an old dog can learn new tricks — but are they enough? Find out in our review of the all-new QX80 at Headlight.News.

Would You Buy a Chinese Vehicle? If You’re Under 30 the Answer’s Likely “Yes”

Would You Buy a Chinese Vehicle? If You’re Under 30 the Answer’s Likely “Yes”

Chinese auto sales hit record levels last year – both at home and abroad. Automakers like BYD and Geely saw exports grow 400% since the beginning of the decade, making major inroads in markets like Europe and Latin America. For now, only a handful of Chinese vehicles are sold in the U.S., the Biden administration quadrupling tariffs last year. But a new study shows many American buyers eagerly hoping to see the market open up, with younger motorists particularly interested in Chinese vehicles.

Trump Has the Auto Industry in His Sights

Trump Has the Auto Industry in His Sights

As of noon on Monday, the United States has a new president – and Donald Trump is expected to move quickly to implement an agenda calling for major changes in America’s domestic and foreign policies. The auto industry, in particular, could feel the impact of Trump’s agenda in a variety of ways: from foreign trade to EV and emissions policies. Here’s a closer look at what that might means.

Lexus Killing Off RC Coupe as Passenger Car Ranks Continue to Dwindle

Lexus Killing Off RC Coupe as Passenger Car Ranks Continue to Dwindle

Lexus is giving its RC and RC F sports coupes a “sonorous swan song,” finishing their run at the end of 2025. While the Japanese luxury brand does retain some passenger car models it mirrors the broader industry’s ongoing move to abandon passenger vehicles in favor of SUVs, CUVs and pickups.

Charger Companies Fight Back Against Thieves, Vandals

Charger Companies Fight Back Against Thieves, Vandals

Setting up a nationwide public charging network is a critical step to encourage the shift to battery-electric vehicles. But that effort is being hampered by vandals and thieves, some cutting charger cables to recycle their valuable copper. Now, however, at least one charging company is fighting back. Headlight.News has more.

Chrysler the Latest to Scale Back EV Plans; Kills off Electric Crossover

Chrysler the Latest to Scale Back EV Plans; Kills off Electric Crossover

The Chrysler brand reportedly has halted work on a midsize electric crossover based on the Airflow concept vehicle. The move comes late in development as the EV was to have reached market later this year. The decision echoes one made by rival Ford which has also responded to slowing growth in the EV market by killing off a planned 3-row crossover.