The Trump administration has invited executives from the three Detroit automakers to be on hand at the White House today as details on the rollback of current corporate average fuel economy standards are announced. It’s the latest move by the president to back off of automotive emissions and safety standards set during the prior Biden administration. More from Headlight.News.
Sales of new vehicles turned downright sluggish in November amidst consumer resistance to increased prices and worsening fears about the economy. The end of EV incentives worsened the slide – though demand for hybrids continued to grow, as Headlight.News reports.
This week’s Headlight News podcast covers slumping new vehicle sales as well as moves by some automakers to cut back on their electric vehicle production and plans. However, Mercedes is charging ahead with a new all-electric supercar for next year. We talk about new talks between Nissan and Honda and review the 2026 Subaru Outback. Give it a listen!
Design chief Gerry McGovern reportedly has been fired by Jaguar Land Rover as part of a broader corporate shake-up at the troubled automaker, according to a report from India, where JLR’s parent company is headquartered. More from Headlight.News.
Toyota has frustrated performance fans, so far failing to replace the exotic Lexus LFA, even as it pulls the more mainstream Supra from production. But there’s good news coming. Soon, as in this Friday, the Japanese automaker confirming that’s when it will reveal the new GR GT supercar. More from Headlight.News.
Pony cars have come and pony cars have gone, and through it all, Ford’s Mustang is the only one to have enjoyed continuous production since its introduction back in 1964. But does the sporty Ford’s original youthful spirit still shine through? Find out if correspondent Lyndon Conrad Bell believes the 2025 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Coupe Premium does at Headlight.News.
There was a time when Kia product was less than also-ran. Of late however, the marque is cranking out hit after hit after hit. Check out this Headlight.News review by Lyndon Conrad Bell, which takes a look at the company’s latest budget-friendly compact sedan offering, the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo, to see if its winning streak has the potential to hold.
A few years back, BMW toyed with the idea of charging car owners a subscription fee to use seat warmers. It was a monstrous flop. As automakers look for more ways to get a few more bucks out of owners, New York is considering a law that would prevent in-car subscriptions like what BMW tried. Get details at Headlight.News.
General Motors will lay off 1,140 workers at Factory Zero, its Detroit battery-electric assembly plant due to weak demand for products like the GMC Hummer EV and Chevrolet Silverado EV. The automaker also is facing pressure from Canadian authorities to come up with an alternative plan for an Ontario plant where it is ending production of all-electric Bright Drop vans. More from Headlight.News.
Is the Lucid Air the best EV money can buy today? Headlight.News contributor Lyndon Conrad Bell thinks so — and makes his case for the sleek four-door 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring in our review.
Headlight News for the Week of 11-24-25 covers the LA Auto Show, Hyundai going off-road, Porsche’s new Cayenne EV, more robotaxis coming and the NACTOY finalists. We also review the 2026 Nissan Leaf Premium+ and look back at this week in automotive history.
Mercedes-Benz will launch a 1,000-hp all-electric supercar based on its Concept AMG GT XX, the automaker’s U.S. CEO told dealers meeting in Las Vegas. It’s part of a plan to deliver a one-third growth in sales by decade’s end, helping the German automaker catch up with luxury rivals BMW and Lexus – while also countering an ongoing slump in China. More from Headlight.News.