Automakers, especially Asian brands, posted healthy sales for July. But the pace is expected to slow as the economy turns sluggish from Trump’s tariffs and as unemployment begins to climb.
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A Week With: 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
When you stop and think about the first word that comes to mind when someone says “Toyota Land Cruiser,” invariably it’s “capable” or some version of it. After a brief hiatus, the venerable beast returned last year. The new model retains the capability, but now infuses some luxury into the package, as we found out in our week with the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Go to Headlight.News for the review.
Chevy Teases Return of the Volt – But Will it Be America’s Most Affordable EV?
After a more than two-year absence, the Chevrolet Bolt will make its return next year, the bowtie brand now says. It will undergo a number of changes and is expected to get better range and performance. But the bigger question is whether it will maintain its position as the country’s most affordable battery-electric vehicle. More from Headlight.News.
Ford Has a “Model T Moment” Coming August 11, Says CEO Farley – But This Time It’s An EV
Ford’s push into affordable EVs appears to be coming a big step closer to reality, CEO Jim Farly planning to make a major announcement on August 11 at the automaker’s assembly plant in Louisville, Kentucky next week. It will be, the CEO suggested, “a Model T moment,” referencing the legendary vehicle that put Ford on the map more than a century ago. More from Headlight.News.
Sony Honda Afeela 1 EV Begins Pre-Production Trials
Afeela 1, the high-tech battery-electric vehicle developed as part of a joint venture between Sony and Honda, has begun early prototype production at the Honda assembly plant in East Liberty, Ohio. Headlight.News has more.
More Car Owners Refinancing to Cut Payments, Save Some Cash — Should You?
With rising inflation and interest rates at levels still deemed too high by most consumers, everyone’s looking for ways to save money. An increasing number of people are discovering they can refinance their vehicle loans, cutting their monthly payments significantly. Get details at Headlight.News.
Buyers Face Increasingly Tough Choices if They Want a New Vehicle
Trump’s tariffs are raising the prices of new vehicles and threatening the finances of buyers looking for a way to purchase, which are leaving them deeper in debt, new studies show.
Despite Record Revenue Numbers, Ford Takes Small Loss for Q2
Ford released its second-quarter earnings results, setting a new record with $50.2 billion in revenue, but it wasn’t enough to keep it out of the red. The company recorded a net loss of $36 million. Get the rest of the numbers at Headlight.News.
Mercedes Pauses U.S. EV Orders as Sales Slide
While it had high hopes when it launched its EQ line-up of all-electric models, Mercedes-Benz has seen sales fall well short of expectations and is now putting its U.S. EV order bank on hold. Headlight. News has more.
Hyundai Launches Recall for Ioniq 5 EV Fire Risk
In an abundance of caution, Hyundai has advised a small number of Ioniq 5 EV owners to park their vehicles outside and away from homes or other potential flammable items because of a risk of a battery-pack fire. It’s the latest in a series of recalls involving the all-electric crossover this year. More from Headlight.News.
Buyers Do About-Face, Now Want Hands-Free Driving Tech
What a difference a year makes! According to a new study, the technology new vehicle buyers want most is semi-autonomous driving technologies, such as General Motors Super Cruise and Ford’s BlueCruise. It didn’t make the top 10 list of wants in the same study last year. What changed? Find out at Headlight.News.
Tariffs Drag Stellantis Deep Into the Red – and Will Get Worse in 2nd Half, Automaker Warns
Tariffs Drag Stellantis Deep Into the Red – and Will Get Worse in 2nd Half, Automaker Warns