Here’s how the upstart Korean automaker Hyundai, once seemingly destined to fail, has grown into the world’s 3rd-largest automaker and now has even Toyota and Volkswagen worried.
Earnings and Financials
Diesel Moves America – And, as Prices Approach a New Record, That’s a Big Problem
Diesels are essential to the U.S. economy. But, with the price for diesel about to hit a record high that will fuel another surge in the cost of everything from burgers to construction materials.
If New Vehicle Quality is Better Than Ever Why Are We Seeing Record Recall Numbers?
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles due to a backup camera problem. But it’s nowhere near the largest recall in a year that could set new records for safety-related issues. How can that happen at the same time research shows automotive quality reaching new highs?
Ford Bets Fathom’s $28,350 Base Price Can Re-Energize the EV Market
Ford Bets Fathom’s $28,350 Base Price Can Re-Energize the EV Market
Honda, Toyota Deliver Stronger Earnings, Brighter Forecasts – But Troubles Remain
Japan’s two largest automakers delivered stellar earnings for the most recent quarter – Honda’s quarterly profit setting a new record. And, along with Toyota, it forecast good results for the coming months. But that doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing, reports Headlight.News.
China’s Automakers Are Faster, Leaner – But Do Burgeoning Problems Portend an “Extinction Event?”
Chinese automakers rolled out more than 600 new and updated vehicles during the 1st half of 2026. They’re fast and lean and hit record sales last year, and domestic brands like Geely and BYD are crushing foreign manufacturers like GM and VW. But they’re starting to have serious problems of their own, reports Headlight.News.
Another Big Ford Recall Targets 565,000 Bronco SUVs for Fire Risk
More than 565,000 Ford Broncos face recall due to the risk of a fire, the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced. The problem is due to potential wiring harness damage. The move brings to more than 50 the number of Ford recalls so far this year, reports Headlight.News.
If at First You Don’t Succeed; Maybach May Once Again Target Rolls-Royce
Mercedes is getting ready to make major upgrades to its Maybach line, with bigger, more exotic packages than today’s offerings meant to directly challenge super-premium brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce, according to a new report. The question is whether Maybach can succeed this time after a first failed attempt. More from Headlight.News.
GM Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations as Barra Ups Full-Year Forecast
Despite a billion-dollar decline, largely due to EV write-offs, General Motors beat Wall Street’s earnings forecast for the second quarter – and raised its full-year guidance, Headlight.News reports.
Honda Exiting U.S. EV Market – But May Add New Plant to Double Down on Hybrids
Honda will end production of the Prologue, its only remaining battery-electric vehicle offered in the U.S., at the end of the 2026 model year. The move caps a frantic retreat by a company that, not long ago, wanted to become a dominant player in the American EV market. Now it’s shifting focus to a complete line-up of hybrids – and may build a new U.S. plant to produce them. More from Headlight.News.
Buick, Chevrolet Set to Bring Back Sedans – and Others May Follow
Sedans. Remember them? They once overwhelmingly dominated the American automotive market. Today, they’re little more than afterthoughts for most buyers – and have been dropped from the line-up by a number of brands. But several manufacturers appear ready to bring sedans back. Look for new entries from both Buick and Chevrolet – and possibly Ford — reports Headlight.News.
Here’s How “Creative Subtraction” Added Up With the New Rivian R2
While Rivian showed it could deliver an impressive EV with its first-generation R1 series, it now has to take things into the mainstream. Headlight.News had a chance this week to check out the new R2 and discovered how “creative subtraction” added up to not just a solid, affordable product but one that can put the struggling EV start-up into the black.