Hyundai Elantra TCR Edition beats Subaru to the punch with a big wing and other race-ready accents for those who want to channel their inner race car driver.
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Trump Readying to Relax Autonomous Vehicle Rules
Wondering what influence Tesla CEO Elon Musk may be having within the newly elected Trump administration? The incoming leaders of the U.S. Department of Transportation are readying to loosen the rules for self-driving vehicles, which would include Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. Get details at Headlight.News.
Ford Facing Two New Investigations into Handling of Recalls
Less than a week after federal safety regulators hit Ford with one of the largest fines in automotive history, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched two new investigations into the way the automaker has handled some recent recalls.
Jaguar Releases First Images of Upcoming EV GT Model
Jaguar releases the first images of its upcoming EV as questions regarding its future continue to be asked by customers and dealerships.
Volkswagen Teases Tiguan Ahead of LA Launch (But We Know What it Will Look Like)
The Volkswagen Tiguan goes up against a lot of tough competitors and, hanging around since 2016, the current model is clearly in need of an update. The good news for VW fans is it will be getting one, a replacement set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. And the automaker is offering up a tease that gives us a hint of what it will look like.
Trump and Republicans Ready to Pull Plug on EV Incentives
If anyone hoped that Tesla CEO Elon Musk being named to President-elect Donald Trump’s staff might mean a reprieve for the tax credits created during the Biden administration — guess again. Those credits are as good as gone. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Hyundai Names Muñoz its New CEO — First Non-Korean in Leadership Position
José Muñoz will become global chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor Co. on Jan. 1. It will mark the first time a non-Korean will move into that leadership position — and comes at a critical time for what has become one of the world’s largest automakers.
GM’s Cruise Division To Pay $500k Fine For False Report To DOJ
GM’s autonomous vehicle unit Cruise is on the hook for a $500,000 fine for filing a false report to the Justice Department regarding an accident in October where a pedestrian was run over.
Ford to Pay Up to $165 Million Fine for Dragging Out Recall
Ford agreed to pay one of the largest fines in automotive history for dragging its feet on a 2020 recall covering 700,000 vehicles while also failing to give federal regulators timely information. It’s the latest in a costly series of quality and safety problems impacting Detroit’s second-largest automaker.
2025 Acura ADX Pushes Brand Into Compact SUV Segment
Acura has the compact luxury SUV market in its sights with 2025 ADX as it prepares to expand its presence in the SUV market.
Lucid Latest to Try Out for the Force
Lucid Motors offered up a specially outfitted Lucid Air to the California Highway Patrol. The department is looking at different vehicles to fit its various needs, and Lucid is the latest to slap a police livery on one of its vehicles to see if it can cut the mustard. Tesla and Ford have done the same in recent months. Get details at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Infiniti QX55
Let’s face it, this is an SUV world. Some manufacturers, like Ford, have completely abandoned the passenger car business. Others, like General Motors, are quickly going in the same direction. So, what do you do if you can’t find a sedan or coupe that really fits your lifestyle and desires? After spending a week with the 2024 Infiniti QX55 we discovered it is the SUV to buy if you don’t really want an SUV,