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Stellantis Switches Plans for Belvidere Plant Opening in 2027

Stellantis Switches Plans for Belvidere Plant Opening in 2027

Plans change in the auto industry as evidenced by the move by Stellantis to reopen its plant in Belvidere, Illinois. Closed a few years ago, the UAW pressured the company to reopen the facility as part of its most recent contract negotiations. The company agreed, and it’s set to reopen in 2027, but it will not produce what was originally expected. Get details at Headlight.News.

Tesla Faces Biggest Protest Yet on March 29

Tesla Faces Biggest Protest Yet on March 29

Thousands of people are expected to gather at more than 500 showrooms, service centers and other locations on Saturday March 29 as part of “Tesla Takedown,” a loosely organized movement aimed at protesting CEO Elon Musk’s political shift to the extreme right, as well as his role heading the Trump administration’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency. The question is whether there will be any of the sort of violence that has occurred at other protests in recent weeks. Headlight.News has more.

Trump Threatened to Punish Automakers Who Pass Tariff Costs on to Buyers

Trump Threatened to Punish Automakers Who Pass Tariff Costs on to Buyers

The automotive tariffs going into effect next months could add thousands, even tens of thousands, of dollars to the cost of new vehicles. But Pres. Donald Trump raised the threat  that he might punish manufacturers who pass tariff costs on to consumers. More from Headlight.News.

Diners, Drive-Ins…and Elon Musk?

Diners, Drive-Ins…and Elon Musk?

Charging up your EV can be a long and lonely experience when you’re on the road, public chargers often located in out-of-the-way places with nothing to do while you wait, often as long as an hour or more for the batteries to suck down their fill of electrons. So, why not let EV owners chow down, as well? That’s the idea behind the 24-hour diner and drive-in theater Tesla is setting up in Hollywood. But it’s proven more difficult than expected for CEO Elon Musk to line up the sort of celebrity chef he’s been after to run the place. More from Headlight.News.

Fading Consumer Confidence, Aggravated by New Trump Tariffs, Could Cripple Auto Industry

Fading Consumer Confidence, Aggravated by New Trump Tariffs, Could Cripple Auto Industry

Consumer confidence, a key ingredient for healthy vehicle sales, is slipping, according to new polls And with buyers already wary of price hikes, New increases, triggered by President Donald Trump’s broad tariff policies could translate into a sharp market slump, report Headlight.News.

Stellantis Says: Quit Your Job, Get a Check

Stellantis Says: Quit Your Job, Get a Check

Back when Lee Iacocca was running Chrysler the company famously offered motorists a chance to “Buy a Car, Get a Check.” These days, the automaker is part of a trans-Atlantic conglomerate and Stellantis has a new pitch aimed at its U.S. union workers: quit your job and get a check. More from Headlight.News.

Trump Announces Tariffs on Imported Autos, Auto Parts – Threatening Auto Sales, Earnings

Trump Announces Tariffs on Imported Autos, Auto Parts – Threatening Auto Sales, Earnings

President Donald Trump formally announced that 25% tariffs targeting imported autos and auto parts will go into effect on April 3, though final details impacting some Canadian and Mexican imports have yet to be finalized. Trump promised the move will spur significant growth in the domestic auto industry. But many analysts, along with industry officials, warned it could result in a hit to industry sales and earnings, driving many potential customers out of the new vehicle market. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla Founder Straubel High on the List as Disgruntled Investors Demand Automaker Replace Musk

Tesla Founder Straubel High on the List as Disgruntled Investors Demand Automaker Replace Musk

A growing number of investors, including some of Tesla’s traditional bulls, are pressing the automaker to replace CEO Elon Musk despite the rebound in the company’s stock this week. That has led to growing speculation over who might come in to replace him, with founder and former tech chief J.R. Straubel in the spotlight. Headlight.News has more.

Hyundai Set to Invest $21 Billion in U.S.

Hyundai Set to Invest $21 Billion in U.S.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest $21 billion for a variety of U.S.-based projects, including steel production and the expansion of its U.S. automotive production to 1.2 million vehicles annually. That more than doubles what the South Korean has invested since entering the U.S. market in 1986. More from Headlight.News.