Toyota committed to invest another $10 billion in the United States, as negotiations on a new U.S.-Japan trade deal moved forward — prompting Pres. Donald Trump to tell troops stationed in Japan, “Go out and buy a Toyota.” In an exclusive report, Headlight.News reports Toyota also is looking for ways to boost U.S. auto exports to Japan.
“Hands-free” driving systems, like General Motors’ Super Cruise, are becoming increasingly common, but Lucid today announced a new partnership with tech giant NVIDIA aimed at bringing next-level technology to the highway. The Level 4 system would permit a Lucid vehicle to operate virtually anywhere, anytime with no input from a motorist who could even take a nap while driving from Point A to Point B. Headlight.News has more.
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.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says he has “never been more confident than I am today” about the future of the struggling EV manufacturer. That’s despite a series of challenges facing the battery-electric vehicle sector in general – including the loss of federal EV tax credits and the rise of the low-cost Chinese competitors who are threatening to enter the U.S. market. A critical test will come early next year with the launch of Rivian’s more affordable R2 model line. But it’s also counting on joint ventures and alliances like those with Volkswagen and Amazon, reports Headlight.News.
Lucid’s new Gravity model got off to a slow start, the EV marker’s CEO acknowledged, but production – and sales are ramping up, even as the company races to finish work on a trio of affordable, midsize models now scheduled to start rolling out by the end of 2026. That is, however, going to require Lucid to raise substantial amounts of new funding. More from Headlight.News.
He’s already the richest man in the world but the Tesla board of directors has proposed a new $1 trillion pay package that would put CEO Elon Musk’s wealth nearly on a par with the market capitalization of some of the world’s most exclusive companies. Headlight.News has more.
This week’s podcast includes: the return of the Jeep Cherokee and Nissan Xterra, Ford CEO Jim Farley and the 1,000-hp SUV, a review of the Kia Sportage Hybrid and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
Infiniti is using Monterey Car Week to show off what’s coming to its 2026 product lineup and what could be with a little bit of imagination. The three SUVs will be on display at The Quail for public viewing. Get details at Headlight.News.
In this week’s Headlight News podcast, we cover Ford’s new EV plans, the UAW President’s dilemma, Chevy’s new speed record, review the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq-V and look back at this week in automotive history. Check it out at Headlight.News.
As it shifts to a new generation of “affordable” EVs, Ford Motor Co. will delay two other battery-electric projects, including the next-generation F-150 Lightning pickup. It may also look at adding hybrids and other products to what was supposed to be the all-electric Blue Oval City manufacturing complex outside Memphis, reports Headlight.News.
Shawn Fain’s grip on the Presidency of the United Auto Workers Union is under siege as more locals ask the UAW’s board of directors to consider removing Fan from office under the watchful eye of an independent monitor.
Tesla shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Tesla and CEO Elon Musk of securities fraud, claiming they hid the potential dangers associated with the company’s new robotaxis. The suit touched off a sharp slump in Tesla sales.