While other manufacturers may be rethinking their EV strategy, Volvo is charging ahead, on Wednesday revealing the latest entry to its all-electric line-up, the new ES90. The design doesn’t readily fall into any one category, whether sedan, hatchback or even crossover. But Volvo is betting its roomy and well-appointed interior, as well as lightning-fast charging and extended range of more than 430 miles will help win over new buyers.
Audi spearheads the launch of the 2025 Audi A6 lineup with the Avant as the firm gives it a styling revamp and higher levels of technology to help it stay ahead of the competition and be a key player in its broader transformation. The venerable station wagon was once...
Sedan sales seem to be on the uptick as buyers realize that the all-new SUV they want may be out of their price range. As they search for new vehicles with technology, style and some utility, they’re rediscovering sedans. If you’re looking for a four-door car with all those things and impressive performance, the 2025 Kia K5 GT should be part of your driving homework. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
President Donald Trump, as expected, launched new tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico while also increasing prior tariffs on China. All three countries responded with their own trade sanctions. The tariff war will increase prices on everything from avocados to semiconductors but economists warn few consumer goods will feel the heat more than automobiles – some models set to see price hikes of $12,000 or more. At a time when sticker shock is already impacting sales, analysts fear the U.S. auto industry could see sales and profits tumble – while job cuts also could be in the offing.
Sales of new vehicles held steady in February as Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Subaru, Mazda and Honda all reported modest sales increases. But two of the largest automakers to report for the month, Toyota and Ford, delivered disappointing results. And Tesla’s numbers continued to show the impact of growing resistance to CEO Elon Musk and his role in the Trump administration. Headlight.News has more.
Is Polestar the next Rivian or the next Fisker? The company’s looking to be the former not the latter, but if it’s going to be a success, it has a long way to go. The EV maker secured a $450 million loan for short-term help and delayed its fourth-quarter earnings report. Find out what’s next at Headlight.News.
Used car seller Carvana ventures into new territory with the firm buying its first dealership as the company attempts to enter the new car sales market with the purchase of Stellantis franchised dealership.
Mercedes is getting ready to pull the wraps off the new Vison V, a show car previewing the next-generation, all-electric vans it’s set to put into production next year. “The future model line-up will range from entry-level family vehicles and exclusive VIP shuttles to spacious and luxurious limousines,” the automaker said Monday.
Barring a last-minute change of mind, the White House has signaled Pres. Donald Trump will announce new tariffs targeting America’s largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, on Tuesday. The move is expected to increase the cost of many common goods substantially, including not only fully assembled vehicles imported from America’s nearest neighbors but other cars, trucks and crossovers assembled in the U.S. That’s because virtually all of those models rely on at least some Mexican and Canadian parts, components and raw materials.
Tesla stock wracked up its sixth straight loss on Thursday, reaching its lowest point since the automaker’s shares surged in the wake of the 2024 presidential election and CEO Elon Musk’s close ties to Donald Trump. Musk’s role in the new Trump administration has been a key factor in the downturn, but analysts warn of other issues that could make it difficult for Tesla to bounce back.
Leaked document appears to confirm the upcoming GT500 will debut with a new engine as Ford continues to stay silent amid swirling rumors about the model’s potential return
While new vehicle prices continue to rise month after month, used car prices have been declining in 2025. Admittedly, it’s still early in the year but as new car sales keep rising so too do the number of trade-ins, but demand has kept used-car inventory tight which means uncertainty for prices long term. Get details at Headlight.News.