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Trump Announces Tariffs on Imported Autos, Auto Parts – Threatening Auto Sales, Earnings

Trump Announces Tariffs on Imported Autos, Auto Parts – Threatening Auto Sales, Earnings

by | Mar 27, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

President Donald Trump formally announced that 25% tariffs targeting imported autos and auto parts will go into effect on April 3, though final details impacting some Canadian and Mexican imports have yet to be finalized. Trump promised the move will spur significant growth in the domestic auto industry. But many analysts, along with industry officials, warned it could result in a hit to industry sales and earnings, driving many potential customers out of the new vehicle market. Headlight.News has more.

Nissan Turns Over a New Leaf – The Original EV to Return in SUV Form

Nissan Turns Over a New Leaf – The Original EV to Return in SUV Form

by | Mar 26, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , ,

The Nissan Leaf is back, though you might not recognize it. The first mainstream battery-electric vehicle is getting a complete makeover for 2026, returning in SUV form. It’s just one of the big announcements Nissan made Wednesday about its upcoming electrification plan including more U.S. and European EVs, new e-Power and PHEV models and more. Headlight.News has the details.

Hyundai Set to Invest $21 Billion in U.S.

Hyundai Set to Invest $21 Billion in U.S.

by | Mar 25, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest $21 billion for a variety of U.S.-based projects, including steel production and the expansion of its U.S. automotive production to 1.2 million vehicles annually. That more than doubles what the South Korean has invested since entering the U.S. market in 1986. More from Headlight.News.

Dodge’s New Interactive Experience Highlights Push to Gain Public Favor of New All-Electric Charger

Dodge’s New Interactive Experience Highlights Push to Gain Public Favor of New All-Electric Charger

by | Mar 19, 2025 | , , , , , , , ,

EV adoption rates are middling, but trying to get traditional muscle car mavens to accept an all-electric model, like the new Dodge Charger Daytona, has the Dodge folks working overtime. The brand’s new Charger Virtual Experience gives them one more tool to do just that. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

Tesla Stock Plunging for 9th Straight Week: No Automaker “Has Lost so Much Value so Quickly”

Tesla Stock Plunging for 9th Straight Week: No Automaker “Has Lost so Much Value so Quickly”

by | Mar 18, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , ,

It’s hard to find anything “analogous” in automotive history to the ongoing crisis at Tesla, JP Morgan warned, as the automaker’s global sales collapse, its stock price further tumbles and CEO Elon Musk’s once hero image goes up in flames. There are few signs Pres. Donald Trump’s enthusiastic endorsement of the brand last week will generate sales. If anything, Tesla itself now warns, the company could get caught up in Trump’s trade war.

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 3-17-25

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 3-17-25

by | Mar 17, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , ,

In this week’s podcast, we cover Nissan finally selecting a new CEO for the struggling automaker, IIHS toughening its testing standards, JD Power’s latest study showing consumers are happier with dealers, but dealers are still falling short in some important areas. We also offer an in-depth review of the new all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ. Check it out at Headlight.News or Spotify.

First Drive: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ – Bigger Really is Better When it’s All-Electric

First Drive: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ – Bigger Really is Better When it’s All-Electric

by | Mar 17, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , ,

Cadillac is betting it can electrify upscale buyers with an assortment of EVs. That includes its new range-topping Escalade IQ which Headlight.News had an opportunity to drive in San Francisco this past week. The 2026 model takes the familiar flagship to new levels of luxury while delivering plenty of range – at 460 miles – and performance. Better yet, there are both standard and extended-length options. Here’s our review of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade.

Study: Owner Satisfaction with Service Departments Rise, But Dealers Still Missing Opportunities

Study: Owner Satisfaction with Service Departments Rise, But Dealers Still Missing Opportunities

by | Mar 14, 2025 | , , , , , , , ,

The latest J.D. Power U.S. Customer Service Index revealed customers were happier with dealer service departments for the second straight year. However, the results also show that dealers are missing chances to improve the experience and engender more loyalty from vehicle owners. Headlight.News has details.

Buyers Catch a Break – Temporarily – as BMW Set to Absorb Tariffs on Mexican-Made Models

Buyers Catch a Break – Temporarily – as BMW Set to Absorb Tariffs on Mexican-Made Models

by | Mar 13, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs threaten to shake up the auto industry, threatening to add thousands of dollars to the cost of even U.S.-made vehicles. For now, though, BMW will give buyers a break, the automaker saying it will absorb the added tariff costs on vehicles it imports from Mexico. Whether BMW can maintain that strategy – and whether other manufacturers will follow – is unclear.