Ford set a new revenue record during the third quarter, and beat Wall Street predictions for their results. However, supplier issues forced the automaker to cut its full-year earnings guidance. Get details at Headlight.News.
EVs and batteries
No Tax Credit? Give Me Gas, Americans Say
Automakers are making adjustments — or massive changes — to their electric vehicle plans after the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs ended last month. Unsurprisingly, gas vehicles are coming back into vogue. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Tesla Q3 Profits Take a 40% Hit Despite Revenue, Global Delivery Records
Tesla revealed its third-quarter operating income dropped 40% compared to the year-ago period despite setting a new record for deliveries and revenue during the period. Officials cited a litany of reasons, but the biggest drivers appear to be tied to tariffs and sales mix. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Americans Need to Work More to Afford a New Car
The price of that new car, truck or — most likely — SUV you’ve been looking at rose a bit in September. And while it’s easy to look at the window sticker to see how much, there’s another way that hits home: how long will it take you to buy it. Well, last month it took a little more time. Get details at Headlight.News.
First Drive: 2026 Toyota RAV4
When you’ve got one of America’s best-selling product lines you can’t risk resting on your laurels. So, Toyota has pulled out the stops with the debut of the sixth-generation RAV4. It gets not only a new look and an updated array of technology and comfort features but a first-ever GR Sport package. The off-road Woodland package also becomes more capable. Buyers meanwhile, get a choice of either a conventional or plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Headlight.News has this first review.
GM Turns Q3 Profit Despite $1.6B Charge Resulting from EV Plans
General Motors looked to be the leader in the electric vehicle market by investing heavily in the segment, and that push crimped its Q3 earnings numbers as it took a $1.6 billion charge to offset investments in its EV operations during the period. However, the company still reported a profit, and investors are happy. Get details at Headlight.News.
Stellantis Latest to Pause Production as Shortages Again Threaten to Cripple Auto Industry
Stellantis has temporarily halted production at a Jeep plant in Warren, Michigan, even as three Ford plants sit idle. All face a shortage of aluminum due to a fire at a supplier plant. Meanwhile, automakers are beginning to fret there could be more closures coming across the industry due to semiconductor shortages – repeating a crisis that cast the industry millions of vehicles in lost production during the COVID crisis. Headlight.News has more.
Subaru’s Hot Hatch Ready to Return – Two Very Different Concepts Set to Debut at Japan Mobility Show
Three years after Subaru sent its WRX STI speeding off into the sunset the automaker appears ready to bring a new hot hatch to market. But it has two very different concept vehicles coming to the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Which one might be ready for production? Headlight.News has more.
Cadillac Dropping CT4 Sedan, Replacing Bigger CT5, as it Recommits to Gas Models
The current versions of the Cadillac CT4 and CT5 models – including high-performance Blackwing packages – will be dropped at the end of the 2026 model year – though a replacement for the bigger sedan is set to follow in 2027.
Mazda’s Vision Concept Could Signal Long-Awaited Change
A day after Mazda released a teaser photo of its Vision concept vehicle it plans to show off at the Japan Mobility Show later this month, speculation about what’s coming is all over the map. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the possibilities.
Toyota Takes Aim at Bentley, Rolls-Royce with New Century Brand
Toyota will show off a new super-premium luxury car concept during the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. But don’t expect to see it land in Toyota showrooms. Badged a “Century” model, it will signal the launch of an all-new brand rising above the automaker’s current Lexus division to take on some of the world’s most exclusive marques, including Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Headlight.News has more.
Stellantis Investing $13 Billion in U.S., adding 5,000 Jobs
Stellantis will invest $13 billion to increase production and add new products in the U.S. market, the company revealed, noting that this will be the largest investment in the history of the Chrysler Corp. side of the trans-Atlantic automaker. It also marks a...