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Stellantis Announces Further Layoffs – as Job Cuts Sweep Across the Industry

Stellantis Announces Further Layoffs – as Job Cuts Sweep Across the Industry

Stellantis is cutting another 1,100 jobs, the latest furloughs impacting workers at the Toledo, Ohio plant producing Jeep products such as the Wrangler and Gladiator. The news comes at a time when other manufacturers, including Nissan and Audi, are paring back at a time of weakening sales.

Nissan Slashes 9K Jobs, Cuts Production 20% After Disastrous First Half of 2024

Nissan Slashes 9K Jobs, Cuts Production 20% After Disastrous First Half of 2024

Nissan Motor Co.’s struggles not only continued in the first half of fiscal year 2024, they worsened. The results forced the automaker to make dramatic moves to shore up losses, including slashing 9,000 jobs worldwide and cutting production by 20%. Find out more what happened at Headlight.News.

Toyota Earnings Hit by Sales, Quality, Production Issues

Toyota Earnings Hit by Sales, Quality, Production Issues

In a rare and unexpected setback, Toyota suffered a 20% dip in its operating profit for the most recent quarter, the automaker hit by a variety of problems including recalls and quality snags that delayed the launch of the new 4Runner. But a senior U.S. official said the Japanese giant expects to get back on track in months ahead.

Automakers Flock to SEMA Show to Display Latest Aftermarket Wares

Automakers Flock to SEMA Show to Display Latest Aftermarket Wares

One area that often gets lost in the shuffle for automakers is their aftermarket business. However, each year they all converge on Las Vegas for the annual SEMA show to show off what consumers can buy to make their vehicles go faster, be louder, ride higher or go more places. Headlight.News offers a sampling of what you can find at the show.

Politics Becoming Less of a Factor in Who Buys – or Rejects EVs

Politics Becoming Less of a Factor in Who Buys – or Rejects EVs

Among all the divisive issues that the 2024 presidential race has brought to the fore you can add battery-electric vehicles. Studies have shown a clear divide between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to EVs – but a new study suggests that, going forward, who you vote for might have less of an influence on whether you go electric in the future.

Jeep Slashes Prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer to Counter Weak Demand

Jeep Slashes Prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer to Counter Weak Demand

Been eyeing one of the Jeep Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer models but turned off by the high price tag? Then you’ll likely appreciate the automaker’s decision to slash prices by as much as $7,000 on new 2025 models – though you also can expect retailers to start offering good deals on leftover 2025 SUVs.

EV Sales Keep Rising While Falling in Line with Americans Like Best: SUVs

EV Sales Keep Rising While Falling in Line with Americans Like Best: SUVs

Automakers persist in their efforts to find the right balance between EV, hybrid and ICE vehicle production. The mythology suggests that EVs have stagnated, but that’s simply not true. They have slowed from their unsustainable pace, but they continue to rise. The increases come, in part, because the newest electric vehicles come in the buyers favorite form: SUVs. Find out more at Headlight.News.