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Lucid Latest to Try Out for the Force

Lucid Latest to Try Out for the Force

Lucid Motors offered up a specially outfitted Lucid Air to the California Highway Patrol. The department is looking at different vehicles to fit its various needs, and Lucid is the latest to slap a police livery on one of its vehicles to see if it can cut the mustard. Tesla and Ford have done the same in recent months. Get details at Headlight.News.

Trump’s Second Term Presents Opportunities, Poses Risk to Auto Industry, Says Top Toyota Exec

Trump’s Second Term Presents Opportunities, Poses Risk to Auto Industry, Says Top Toyota Exec

After scoring a major win in the election this week, President-elect Donald Trump is widely expected to move quickly on a broad agenda when taking office next January. He has made it clear this will include a number of issues critical to the auto industry, including tariffs and EVs. That presents some significant opportunities for manufacturers, but also poses quite a few risks, said a senior Toyota executive who spoke to Headlight.News shortly after Trump’s victory was confirmed.

Nearly 350K Flood-Damaged Cars Potentially Could be For Sale — And More May be Coming

Nearly 350K Flood-Damaged Cars Potentially Could be For Sale — And More May be Coming

Back-to-back hurricanes contributed to the staggering total of almost 347,000 flood-damaged vehicles on the East Coast of the U.S. Hurricanes Milton and Helene damaged scores of vehicles with flood waters and other problems. Add those to the thousands of other water-damaged vehicles from other smaller storms this summer, it doesn’t take much to see how this can become a massive problem. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Consumers Showing a Bit More Confidence in Self-Driving Vehicles

NHTSA Opens Investigation into 2.4 Million FSD-Equipped Teslas

Just days after showing off nearly two dozen Cybercabs running on Full Self-Driving, Tesla finds itself being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The feds are examining 2.4 million FSD-equipped vehicles due to issues driving in “reduced visibility conditions,” including a fatality. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Motorcyclists Wearing Helmets Die Less Often

Motorcyclists Wearing Helmets Die Less Often

Helmet laws often create discord among motorcyclists, the medical community and other safety experts. The latest study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety isn’t likely to quell any of the disagreements. The report shows more than 22,000 riders would’ve have survived fatal crashes during the last four decades. Find out more at Headlight.News.