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SEMA Show Swings into Las Vegas and Here are Some of the Coolest Cars and Trucks on Display

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 4, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Concept Vehicles, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Dodge, EVs and batteries, Ford, Green Power, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Nissan, Toyota

Who says the American love affair with the automobile has ended? You’d never know that if you were in Las Vegas this week for the annual SEMA Show. Short for the Specialty Equipment Market Association its routinely ranked as one of the two biggest events in Sin City, bringing out tens of thousands of people to check out the latest in automotive parts and accessories, from dangly air fresheners to high-performance “crate engines.” More than 1,000 exhibitors will be on hand, including automakers like Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Toyota and Headlight.News has this preview.

Financing a Car Becomes Increasingly Challenging Despite Fed Rate Cut

by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 10, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Earnings and Financials

At a time when new vehicle prices are reaching record levels and interest rates remain stubbornly high, despite the recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve, affordability is becoming a critical issue that could send U.S. auto sales into a tailspin in the months ahead.

Federal Reserve Rate Cut May Not Help Increasing Price-Sensitive Car Buyers

by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 18, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Earnings and Financials, Government, Regulatory, Sales, Tariffs

Facing an uncertain economic environment that threatens to undermine demand for retail sales, including new vehicles, the Federal Reserve Board voted to cut interest rates. But it’s far from clear that will be enough to head off an automotive downturn worsened by anticipated tariff-driven price hikes. More from Headlight.News.

EV Buyers Race to Market Before Tax Credits End, Boosting Overall August Sales

by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 3, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Dealers and Service, EVs and batteries, Ford, Genesis, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Sales, Subaru, Toyota

Strong sales of electric and electrified vehicles boosted overall U.S. auto sales during August, with manufacturers including Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Toyota and Ford Motor Co. and Honda reporting solid gains and, in some cases, record sales. More from Headlight.News.

Hyundai Launches Recall for Ioniq 5 EV Fire Risk

by Paul Eisenstein | Jul 29, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Hyundai, Recalls, Regulatory, Safety

In an abundance of caution, Hyundai has advised a small number of Ioniq 5 EV owners to park their vehicles outside and away from homes or other potential flammable items because of a risk of a battery-pack fire. It’s the latest in a series of recalls involving the all-electric crossover this year. More from Headlight.News.

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is Fizzling Out

by Paul Eisenstein | Jul 24, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Recalls, Regulatory, Volkswagen

There was plenty of, well, “buzz” when Volkswagen officially launched sales of the ID.Buzz battery-electric van last year, bringing out a modern incarnation of its legendary microbus. But that hasn’t translated into robust demand, VW selling barely 400 Buzz models a month so far this year. A temporary stop-sale didn’t help, but there are other problems that may be short-circuiting demand for the EV. Headlight.News has more.

Ford Sets Auto Industry Recall Record – and it’s Only July

by Paul Eisenstein | Jul 14, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Ford, Government, Lincoln, Recalls, Regulatory, Safety

While Ford may be doing well from a sales perspective this year, there’s another number it can’t be proud of. Detroit’s second-largest automaker launched 89 separate recalls during the first six months of 2025 – surpassing the previous full-year record set by General Motors. And there may be more coming. More from Headlight.News.

Ram Launches 10/100 Warranty in Bid Rebuild Sales

by Paul Eisenstein | Jun 18, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Ram, Sales

The Ram brand is launching what it bills as the industry’s “best” warranty on full-size trucks and vans, ranging from the 1500 pickup to the big 5500 Chassis Cab. More from Headlight.News

Expect to find Fewer Imports at Your Local Dealership as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

by Paul Eisenstein | Jun 10, 2025 | *Daily News*, BMW, Business, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, Regulatory, Tariffs, trade, Volkswagen

If you’re planning to buy an import vehicle anytime soon be prepared to wait. Dealers around the country are beginning to run short of some foreign-made models, according to recent reports, as manufacturers reduce shipments to the U.S. due to the Trump auto tariffs. And that could spell trouble for motorists, in general, as the slowdown also impacts foreign-made service and repair parts. More from Headlight.News.

Hyundai Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Palisade Braking Problems

by Paul Eisenstein | Jun 6, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Hyundai, Legal, Recalls, Safety

It’s one of Hyundai’s best-selling model lines but that doesn’t mean the big Palisade SUV is immune from problems – or lawsuits. The Korean carmaker’s U.S. arm faces a class action claiming issues with the electronic brake controls on Palisade can make it difficult to stop the 3-row SUV. More from Headlight.News.

Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles for Faulty Backup Cameras

by Paul Eisenstein | May 29, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Ford, Lincoln, Recalls, Regulatory, Safety, Tesla

Ford Motor Co. issued a recall covering 1 million vehicles due to faulty backup cameras. The service action covers a baker’s dozen pickups and SUVs sold by the Ford and Lincoln brands. Some, but not all, of the affected models can be repaired remotely, according to the automaker. More from Ford.

Senate Vote Could Kill California EV Rules

by Joseph Szczesny | May 23, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Dealers and Service, Earnings and Financials, Environment, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Government, Green Power, Legal, Regulatory

In a nod to Pres. Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to block California’s ability to set unique emissions rules, a move critics say weakens the ability to address climate change. A court battle will likely determine whether the state will be blocked from mandating a switch to EVs by 2035.

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