Elon Musk has staked out a big claim in the auto industry, outer space and, now, in Donald Trump’s new administration. But even some of his allies are beginning to wonder if it is all too much for the world’s richest man.

Elon Musk has staked out a big claim in the auto industry, outer space and, now, in Donald Trump’s new administration. But even some of his allies are beginning to wonder if it is all too much for the world’s richest man.
Luxury EVs were once seen as spearhead models for the electrification strategy of many automakers but as prices continue to rise and market conditions shift, affordable EVs are rapidly becoming more important.
The full-size luxury SUV market is dominated by well-known longtimers like the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, but that hasn’t stopped others from making repeated runs at the kings of the segment. The 2025 Infiniti QX80 shows that an old dog can learn new tricks — but are they enough? Find out in our review of the all-new QX80 at Headlight.News.
Chinese auto sales hit record levels last year – both at home and abroad. Automakers like BYD and Geely saw exports grow 400% since the beginning of the decade, making major inroads in markets like Europe and Latin America. For now, only a handful of Chinese vehicles are sold in the U.S., the Biden administration quadrupling tariffs last year. But a new study shows many American buyers eagerly hoping to see the market open up, with younger motorists particularly interested in Chinese vehicles.
Honda’s reported attempt to make a new electrified Type R model is hitting brick walls according to a new report.
With its quirky rounded exterior, Canoo caught the attention of plenty of potential electric vehicle buyers. However, the looks weren’t enough to translate to sales and profits. Canoo filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Get details at Headlight.News.
As of noon on Monday, the United States has a new president – and Donald Trump is expected to move quickly to implement an agenda calling for major changes in America’s domestic and foreign policies. The auto industry, in particular, could feel the impact of Trump’s agenda in a variety of ways: from foreign trade to EV and emissions policies. Here’s a closer look at what that might means.
The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan encounters its first major hurdle as Honda demands Nissan buy out Renault’s shares.
Lexus is giving its RC and RC F sports coupes a “sonorous swan song,” finishing their run at the end of 2025. While the Japanese luxury brand does retain some passenger car models it mirrors the broader industry’s ongoing move to abandon passenger vehicles in favor of SUVs, CUVs and pickups.
Setting up a nationwide public charging network is a critical step to encourage the shift to battery-electric vehicles. But that effort is being hampered by vandals and thieves, some cutting charger cables to recycle their valuable copper. Now, however, at least one charging company is fighting back. Headlight.News has more.
As prices and interest rates have continued to rise in recent years, more and more owners are finding themselves with a lot of negative equity in those vehicles when they’re ready for a new car, truck or SUV. A new study shows Americans are upside down at record levels. Get details at Headlight.News.
New study reveals half of young Americans don’t want to buy a car as more young people move to public transportation and other mobility solutions.