While most automakers are cutting back on their EV plans, Toyota Motor Co. is ramping up. And it’s taken the covers off the latest addition, the Lexus TZ set to become the luxury brand’s third all-electric model. Headlight.News has more.
EVs and batteries
Chinese Automaker GAC Adding New Plant in Mexico for Second Half of 2026
While the tight regulations and tariffs for the U.S. market are causing some Chinese automotive manufacturers to rethink their plans to stablish plants in Mexico, GAC Motors officially announced it will assemble cars south of our border, as part of its global One GAC 2.0 strategy. Details at Headlight.News.
Get a First Look Inside Ford’s Universal EV Program
Ford will soon launch what it bills as a revolutionary, low-cost, long-range EVs. We get a 1st inside look at the Universal EV project.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 5-4-26
On the Headlight News podcast this week, we look at tough April new vehicle sales numbers. We also examine the latest threat of raising tariffs on EU vehicles, plus we reviewed the 2026 Mazda CX-5 and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
April Brought Gloomy Auto Sales, as Well As Showers
Car sales headed downward in April as gloomy economic news spawned by rising oil prices and higher inflation took the edge off the excitement of the traditional spring buying season. More from Headlight.News.
Stellantis CEO Plans to Focus on Four Key Brands; Could This Spell the End for Chrysler, Lancia, Opel?
While it may have one of the most diverse brand portfolios in the industry, struggling Stellantis has a limited war chest to support them. So, going forward, new CEO Antonio Filosa plans to focus investments on just four of those marques. What happens to the other brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Lancia and Opel? Headlight.News has more.
GM Raises Earnings Guidance While Reporting Lower Q1 Net Income Number
General Motors saw its first quarter net income drop 5.7% to $2.6 billion due costs associated with a settlement with its electric vehicle supplier base. However, on an adjusted basis its earnings rose 21.9% to $4.3 billion. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Hyundai Shows EV Commitment with New 2027 Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Black Ink Model
Hyundai is standing fast when it comes to electric vehicles, if the new 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink model debuted last week during an event held at its new plant just outside Savannah, Georgia. Headlight.News has details about the new all-electric offering.
Who Says EVs Are Dead? Not the Chinese
U.S. EV sales have stumbled badly since federal tax credits were phased out last September. But global demand remains strong – and continues to grow aggressively in the world’s largest automotive market. That positions China’s domestic automakers to take the lead in the battery-electric model, even in North America. Headlight.News has more.
Tesla Reports Net Income Rose 17% in Firsts Quarter
Tesla’s Q1 earnings and revenues jumped by double digits as U.S. electric vehicle sales falling off a cliff. Company executives claimed to be “excited” about its “positioning” this year as CEO Elon Musk revealed his new $25 billion investment plan. Get details at Headlight.News.
Mercedes Shows It’s Still into EVs with All-Electric 2027 C-Class
While many automakers are stepping back from their plunge into electric vehicle production, Mercedes-Benz showed it’s planning to keep churning out at least a few more EVs with the debut of the all-electric 2027 C-Class sedan. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 4-20-26
This week, the Headlight News podcast covers Nissan’s newest turnaround plan, the four new offerings from Infiniti, BMW cutting the iX, and a new way to find the cheapest gas prices near you. Give us a listen.