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Trump Tariffs Threaten Auto Industry’s Vast Manufacturing System and Could Mean a Big Hit for Buyers
Pres. Donald Trump has warned he may announce tariffs of up to 25% against two major trade partners, Canada and Mexico, as early as Saturday, February 1. Additional tariffs targeting China may also be announced. The potential impact could be felt far and wide — especially in the auto industry, with manufacturers facing a threat to profits and consumers facing the risk of higher prices. Some familiar vehicles could also disappear from the market, especially entry-level models.
Toyota Again Tops Global Sales Charts
Toyota Motor Corp. remains the world’s best-selling automaker, having edged out competitors including Volkswagen, Hyundai Motor Group and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. But the Japanese giant still recorded a 3.7% decline in sales during 2024. How did other competitors do? More from Headlight.News.
Tesla Earnings Miss Targets, Stock Rallies on Future Promises
After reporting its first-ever year-over-year sales decline, Tesla Inc. fell short Wall Street analysts’ expectations, but after-hours investors seemed happy with the overall message from the EV maker, pushing the stock up in post-bell trading. Get details at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan
Honda’s Civic has graced the list of every automotive pundit’s “Best Of” models since the first iteration of the venerable model rolled off cargo ships into American ports back in 1973. Now in its 11th generation of existence, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid shows why it’s a perennial all-star. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
GM Stock Plummets Despite Beating Wall Street Targets
General Motors finished 2024 strong. It beat analysts’ estimates for nearly every metric they examine. So why is the Detroit-based automaker watching its stock slide nearly 10% in the wake of all that positive news? Ignoring the obvious. Get details at Headlight.News.
Lucid Reveals Gravity Now Standard with Tesla Supercharger Port and New Powertrain
Lucid’s long-awaited second vehicle, the Gravity SUV, comes with a few surprises now. The company revealed the ute is capable of traveling 450 miles on a charge with 400 kW fast charging. Perhaps most importantly, starting Jan. 31, it will use the NACS as its standard charging port, gaining access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.
Consumers See Lower Prices as Automakers Enjoy Strong January Sales
Despite the winter storms and bitter cold that’s enveloped much of the U.S for a chunk of January, consumers appear to be finding time to go to auto dealers and buy new vehicles. They’re being rewarded with lower average transaction prices in the process. Get details at Headlight.News.
Honda Adding TrailSport Package to Updated CR-V, Refreshing HR-V for 2026
With more and more buyers looking for added off-road capabilities, Honda will add a TrailSport package for the CR-V crossover. The entire line will get refreshed for 2026, the automaker confirmed, as will the smaller HR-V.
EV Growth Predicted to Continue in 2025 While Korean Makers Expand Gains in U.S.
In the time after U.S. voters chose a new president last November, what will happen to the U.S. auto industry has been the subject of conjecture with some going on instinct and others, like the Dave Cantin Group and Kaiser Associates, taking a more data-oriented approach. EVs grow, Korean makers gain, truck sales flatten are just some of what they suggest will happen this year. Get details at Headlight.News.
Luxury EV Sales Tumble As More Buyers Flock To Affordable EVs
Luxury EVs were once seen as spearhead models for the electrification strategy of many automakers but as prices continue to rise and market conditions shift, affordable EVs are rapidly becoming more important.
A Week With: 2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph 4WD
The full-size luxury SUV market is dominated by well-known longtimers like the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, but that hasn’t stopped others from making repeated runs at the kings of the segment. The 2025 Infiniti QX80 shows that an old dog can learn new tricks — but are they enough? Find out in our review of the all-new QX80 at Headlight.News.