Tesla could lose access to the critical California market soon if it does not alter the advertising around its Full Self Driving, according to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. More from Headlight.News.
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Recalls Soared in 2025 – and These Brands Topped the List
Tens of millions of American motorists were told to bring their vehicles in for repairs last year as recalls surged to near-record levels. In fact, Ford ordered more safety service actions than any other automaker in history in 2025. But other brands, some traditional known for quality and reliability, including Toyota and Honda, also racked up the recall notices for problems ranging from faulty backup cameras to failing engines and transmissions. Here are the 10 brands with the highest recall counts in 2025.
Hyundai’s New Atlas Robot is Being Trained to Build Cars – But Could Eventually Do Your Dishes, Too
Is there a robot in your future? What was once the stuff of sci-fi appears to be moving ever closer to reality, or so it would seem at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show where Hyundai is showing off its new Atlas model. While the humanoid cyborg will initially find use in the company’s factories, future versions could find a place in your home.
A Strong Close to 2025 Can’t Conceal How U.S. Auto Market is Starting to Weaken
The U.S. new vehicle market ended on a high note for 2025. But a closer look reveals how rising prices and tariffs and other trade-related issues are beginning to exert downward pressure as we enter the new year. Headlight.News has more.
Tesla Loses Global EV Sales Crown to China’s BYD
Tesla reported its second annual sales decline on Friday – a dip made worse by the fact that the Texas-based automaker also slipped to second in the global EV sales race, ceding its crown to China’s aggressive upstart BYD. Headlight.News has more.
The Top Auto Stories of 2025
Trump, tariffs and trade barriers. EVs disconnected. Autonomy and hackers. Elon Musk’s very good/very bad year. And affordability. Oh, yes, 2025 brought a series of significant developments to the automotive market. Here are the top 5 stories from the past year as picked by Headlight.News editors.
“Affordability” is the Watchword for New Vehicle Sales in 2026
As affordability takes center stage in the auto market, manufacturers are shifting their attention to the affluent end of the market to offset the expense of Donald Trump’s tariffs while setting aside the innovation created by electric vehicles. Headlight.News has more.
Jaguar Will Be Out of Production for the Next Year
The last Jaguar F-Pace rolled off the line at the automaker’s Solihull assembly plant, marking the end of an era and the start of what could be the riskiest moves the British automaker has undertaken in the better part of a century. When Solihull resumes operations it will mark the start of Jaguar’s transition to an all-electric automotive brand. More from Headlight.News.
Buzz Kill: VW Says it Won’t Offer the 2026 EV Microbus in the U.S.
Volkswagen has decided not to offer the 2026 ID.Buzz microbus in the U.S., citing weak “market conditions” for the unexpected move. But it says it is “excited” about bringing back the all-electric van in 2027. Headlight.News has more.
Vehicle Sales Expected to Tumble as Prices Race Out of Control
Carmakers are facing a decline in overall sales in 2026 as tariffs and high prices shrink the pool of consumers able to afford a new vehicle, leaving manufacturers chasing affluent customers with expensive vehicles. Headlight.News has more.
Automotive Inflation Rages as Carmakers Pass on More of Trump Tariff Costs
Expect to pay more for that new Porsche next month, the German automaker advising dealers it will start passing on more of the cost of the tariffs Pres. Donald Trump has put in place on imported autos. Porsche isn’t alone, however, a growing number of brands are raising already record-high prices to cover those new duties, even on domestically made products due to the cost of imported parts and components, reports Headlight.News.
Hundreds of Russian Porsches Suddenly Shut Down – Hackers May Be Responsible
Hundreds of Porsche owners across Russia report their vehicles have suddenly “bricked,” with one dealer group suggesting the problem may be due to a deliberate hack of their satellite-based security systems. Headlight.News has more.