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GM, Hyundai Plan to Develop Five Vehicles Together
General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. will jointly develop give vehicle, including an all-electric van, the two automakers revealed, marking the first concrete steps in an alliance announced last September. The program primarily will target the Latin American market where both automakers are struggling to beat back a push by emerging Chinese competitors. But the van will be sold in the U.S. More from Headlight.News.
UAW Pres. Fain Delivered “Historic” Labor Contracts – But He Now Faces a Revolt Within the Ranks
Shawn Fain’s grip on the Presidency of the United Auto Workers Union is under siege as more locals ask the UAW’s board of directors to consider removing Fan from office under the watchful eye of an independent monitor.
Buick Electra Orbit is a Spacey Concept that Could Hint of Things to Come
Few brands have gone through more changes than Buick over the past few decades, abandoning its classic near-luxury sedans and coupes for a range of SUVs and CUVs – some among the most affordable in the General Motors line-up. But the new Buick Electra Orbit Concept is a striking show car that suggests Buick just might be reaching into its heritage as it looks to the future. Headlight.News takes a closer look.
Shareholders Sue Tesla, Musk Claiming They Hid Robotaxi Dangers
Tesla shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Tesla and CEO Elon Musk of securities fraud, claiming they hid the potential dangers associated with the company’s new robotaxis. The suit touched off a sharp slump in Tesla sales.
1,059 Miles on a Single Charge? Chevy Silverado EV Sets New World Record – But it Wasn’t Easy
A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV has set a new world record, delivering 1,059.2 miles on a full charge. That’s more than twice the truck’s EPA-estimated range. What did it take to get there? Well, it took a lot of inspiration – and perspiration. Headlight.News has more.
New Look for its EV Series as Mercedes Teases Upcoming GLC
Even as it puts a hold on sales of its EQ series, Mercedes plans to move forward with its rollout of new EVs and has offered up a first teaser image of the all-electric GLC set to debut at the Munich Motor Show next month. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera
“The more things change, the more they stay the same,” goes a well-worn saying. About a quarter century after the adage came to be, Ferdinand Porsche was born. And if there was ever a vehicle that lived up to that idea, it is the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera. Our week in the most iconic sports car built confirmed it. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
Jaguar Land Rover’s New CEO Has His Hands Full
Three years after his sudden promotion to CEO, Adrian Mardell is stepping down as Jaguar Land Rover CEO. His successor, P.B. Balaji inherits a much more financially sound company – but faces plenty of his own challenges.
Porsche Going Hybrid With New 911 Turbo S; Gas With New Crossover
Porsche is stretching out its planned shift to EV and will launch a new gas-powered crossover by 2028, it confirmed, replacing the current ICE version of Macan. Porsche also remains committed to hybrid technology and will go with a gas-electric package when the...
Automakers Hold Back on Tariff Price Hikes – For Now
Pres. Donald Trump’s tariffs will add billions to the cost of manufacturing vehicles in the U.S., as well as importing products from abroad. So far, however, automakers have been reluctant to pass those higher costs onto consumers, fearing that could trigger a sharp downturn in demand. How long they can continue swallowing those higher costs remains to be seen. More from Headlight.News.
Auto Sales Up in July – But Show Signs of Slowdown as Tariffs Hit, Unemployment Climbs.
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.