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Hyundai Launches Recall for Ioniq 5 EV Fire Risk

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

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.

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 7-28-25

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 7-28-25

On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we talk about President Trump’s trade deals, how the existing tariffs crashed Tesla’s and GM’s second quarter earnings, the new Honda Prelude as well as offering a review of the new Toyota Prius Prime. Check it out and tell us what you think.

Lyft to Become the Next Player in Robotaxi Market

Lyft to Become the Next Player in Robotaxi Market

With Tesla following Waymo and Uber set to get its own robotaxis into operation soon, the other ride-sharing giant, Lyft, is determined not to be left behind. The San Francisco-based ride-sharing service is partnering up with Holon and Bentler to start rolling out a fleet of autonomous shuttles next year. Headlight.News has more.

EU Trade Deal Will Cost American Car Buyers, European Automakers Billions

EU Trade Deal Will Cost American Car Buyers, European Automakers Billions

U.S. and European trade negotiators reached the framework agreement on a new trade deal that will result in new, 15% tariffs on most European goods shopped to the States, including automobiles. That’s a sixfold increases from before and for buyers of products from brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat and Maserati, that could mean substantially higher prices. It could also hammer profits for those manufacturers – though U.S. negotiators hope the deal will see more production moved to the United States. More from Headlight.News.