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New Stellantis CEO Filosa Could Take Home $23 Million a Year – If He Can Pull Off a Turnaround

New Stellantis CEO Filosa Could Take Home $23 Million a Year – If He Can Pull Off a Turnaround

by | Jun 11, 2025 | , , , , , ,

Anthony Filosa, the new CEO of Stellantis, won’t officially begin his new role until the end of this month but, despite all the challenges he will face, he’s already got something to look forward to. The Italian-born executive will get a lucrative contract with an escalating pay scale that would allow him to take home as much as $23 million a year in pay and bonuses by 2028. That’s if he can deliver the much-needed turnaround for the struggling Euro-American automaker. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla CEO Musk Says He “Regrets Some”  Posts Targeting Pres. Trump

Tesla CEO Musk Says He “Regrets Some”  Posts Targeting Pres. Trump

by | Jun 11, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to be waving a white flag early Wednesday morning, saying he “regret(s) some” of the criticism he aimed at Pres. Donald Trump last week. But it’s not clear whether that will be enough to deescalate the sudden feud between the two former allies. Trump and allies had warned Musk he could be putting billions of dollars in federal contract for his companies – including Tesla and SpaceX – at risk. Headlight.News has more.

A Week With: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD

A Week With: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD

by | Jun 10, 2025 | , , , , , , , ,

Chevrolet’s in the midst of a product transformation. And while I could be talking about EVs, I’m actually just thinking about its slate of SUVs. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD is a prime example of the styling and performance improvements taking root within the brand’s lineup. Check out our review for details.

EV Sales Slump? Not at GM Where Sales Doubled Over the Past Year

EV Sales Slump? Not at GM Where Sales Doubled Over the Past Year

by | Jun 10, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Few automakers are making more of a commitment to battery-electric vehicles than General Motors – and, at least from a sales standpoint, it appears to be paying off. The automaker has more than doubled both its EV sales and market share this year in the U.S. – and it is now outselling Tesla in neighboring Canada. Headlight.News has the story.

Expect to find Fewer Imports at Your Local Dealership as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

Expect to find Fewer Imports at Your Local Dealership as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

by | Jun 10, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

If you’re planning to buy an import vehicle anytime soon be prepared to wait. Dealers around the country are beginning to run short of some foreign-made models, according to recent reports, as manufacturers reduce shipments to the U.S. due to the Trump auto tariffs. And that could spell trouble for motorists, in general, as the slowdown also impacts foreign-made service and repair parts. More from Headlight.News.

First Look: Cadillac Optiq-V Takes Battery Power to the Max

First Look: Cadillac Optiq-V Takes Battery Power to the Max

by | Jun 9, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

Cadillac’s push into electric performance is rapidly accelerating, the automaker officially revealing the new V-Series version of its entry EV, the Optiq. Turning out 519 horsepower, the battery crossover will launch in 0-60 in a factory estimated 3.5 seconds – while still offering an EPA-rated 275 miles per charge. Here’s a first look at the 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V.

Hyundai Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Palisade Braking Problems

Hyundai Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Palisade Braking Problems

by | Jun 6, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

It’s one of Hyundai’s best-selling model lines but that doesn’t mean the big Palisade SUV is immune from problems – or lawsuits. The Korean carmaker’s U.S. arm faces a class action claiming issues with the electronic brake controls on Palisade can make it difficult to stop the 3-row SUV. More from Headlight.News.

As Musk, Trump Go to War, Tesla Takes Collateral Damage

As Musk, Trump Go to War, Tesla Takes Collateral Damage

by | Jun 6, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

Barely a week after they bid adieu during a collegial meeting in the Oval Office, Pres. Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have launched what has rapidly escalated into an all-out war of words, amplified by their individual social media outlets. The feud has already left Tesla lurching, nervous shareholders fueling the automaker’s biggest one-day loss ever. But Musk appears positioned to do some damage of his own.

Turning 100, Chrysler’s Ready to Bet the Brand on New Product Launches

Turning 100, Chrysler’s Ready to Bet the Brand on New Product Launches

by | Jun 5, 2025 | , , , , , , , , ,

As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, Chrysler is a brand struggling to survive. Down to just one nameplate, it’s fallen off the radar for many American motorists and that’s fueled rumors it could be cut by Antonio Filosa, the new CEO of parent Stellantis. But...