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EV Buyers Find More Public Chargers, Fewer Charging Failures
The lack of a robust public charging network is often cited as a key reason why EV sales have slowed down. But despite a cut in federal funding, the rollout of chargers has continued accelerating. Better yet, a new study finds that the number of times EV owners plug in, only to find the charger doesn’t work, has fallen substantially. More from Headlight.News.
Chevrolet Camaro May Be Back for 2027 – But Not as You Remember It
It’s been nearly two years since General Motors pulled the Chevrolet Camaro off life-support, the once formidable muscle car barely making a dent in the market by then. But fans have nonetheless pleaded with GM ever since to bring it back. Now, fueled by insider reports and comments from the automaker’s Pres. Mark Reuss, new reports suggest Camaro really is coming back – just not as you might expect it.
More Muscle, More Choices – Jeep Opening the Performance Floodgate
Look for more powertrain options from Jeep going forward – with an emphasis on muscle, brand officials said Thursday. That includes the return of the 6.4-liter Hemi Hellcat engine while development of even more new performance “projects are already underway.” Jeep buyers also will get new opportunities to customize their vehicles when it comes to color, features and more, reports Headlight.News.
Shareholders Sue Tesla, Musk Claiming They Hid Robotaxi Dangers
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.
Automakers Hold Back on Tariff Price Hikes – For Now
Pres. Donald Trump’s tariffs will add billions to the cost of manufacturing vehicles in the U.S., as well as importing products from abroad. So far, however, automakers have been reluctant to pass those higher costs onto consumers, fearing that could trigger a sharp downturn in demand. How long they can continue swallowing those higher costs remains to be seen. More from Headlight.News.
Hyundai Launches Recall for Ioniq 5 EV Fire Risk
In an abundance of caution, Hyundai has advised a small number of Ioniq 5 EV owners to park their vehicles outside and away from homes or other potential flammable items because of a risk of a battery-pack fire. It’s the latest in a series of recalls involving the all-electric crossover this year. More from Headlight.News.
Lyft to Become the Next Player in Robotaxi Market
With Tesla following Waymo and Uber set to get its own robotaxis into operation soon, the other ride-sharing giant, Lyft, is determined not to be left behind. The San Francisco-based ride-sharing service is partnering up with Holon and Bentler to start rolling out a fleet of autonomous shuttles next year. Headlight.News has more.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is Fizzling Out
There was plenty of, well, “buzz” when Volkswagen officially launched sales of the ID.Buzz battery-electric van last year, bringing out a modern incarnation of its legendary microbus. But that hasn’t translated into robust demand, VW selling barely 400 Buzz models a month so far this year. A temporary stop-sale didn’t help, but there are other problems that may be short-circuiting demand for the EV. Headlight.News has more.
Automakers Will Face No Fines for Missing Mileage Targets – and it Wil Cost Tesla Billions
Detroit’s Big Three automakers are among those cheering the Trump administrations decision to end penalties for missing federal fuel economy mandates. Not so Tesla, however. The automaker stands to lose billions of dollars in revenues earned selling mileage credits. Headlight.News explains.
Yet Another Major Ford Recall, This Time for Risk of Fire Involving 700,000 SUVs
It’s been a bad year for Ford Motor Co. – and, in this case, that’s bad for customers who have had to cope with a record flood of recalls. Add to the list another one announced Tuesday covering nearly 700,000 recent SUVs at risk of catching fire. For Ford, the service action will result in a $570 million charge to earnings. More from Headlight.News.
Ford Sets Auto Industry Recall Record – and it’s Only July
While Ford may be doing well from a sales perspective this year, there’s another number it can’t be proud of. Detroit’s second-largest automaker launched 89 separate recalls during the first six months of 2025 – surpassing the previous full-year record set by General Motors. And there may be more coming. More from Headlight.News.