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Foxconn Taking Another Run at Auto Industry with Nissan Talks

Foxconn Taking Another Run at Auto Industry with Nissan Talks

Best known for producing iPhone, Taiwan-based Foxconn is making a play for Nissan Motor Co. now that its merger talks with Honda are dead. It’s not the first time the company’s attempted to gain a stake in the Japanese automaker. Find out more at Headlight.News.

More Affordable Jeep Wagoneer S Limited Makes Surprise Chicago Debut

More Affordable Jeep Wagoneer S Limited Makes Surprise Chicago Debut

If you’ve been looking at one of the new Jeep Wagoner S Launch Edition models but can’t quite get your head around the $71,995 starting price – before factoring in delivery fees – the off-road brand rolled out a more affordable option at the Chicago Auto Show Thursday, the Wagoneer S Limited. And while it may be more than $6,000 cheaper, the “mid-range” model still has a lot going for it, starting with a 500-hp all-wheel-drive electric drivetrain. Headlight.News has more on the new model – and other Jeep news.

EV Owners Getting More Places to Charge as Ionna Begins Expanding Chargeries

EV Owners Getting More Places to Charge as Ionna Begins Expanding Chargeries

The primary complaint of electric vehicle owners and potential buyers has shifted from the lack of range to a lack of chargers. In the wake of that move, several companies are rushing to fill the void, including Ionna, which now moving from its public beta stage to a full-scale national expansion. Get details at Headlight.News.

Honda Carves Its Own Path to Building EVs in the U.S.

Honda Carves Its Own Path to Building EVs in the U.S.

Honda plans to roll out the first of three new battery-electric vehicles later this year. All will be built here in the U.S. But unlike some competitors setting up all-new, dedicated EV plants, these will be produced at existing Honda facilities in Ohio. To be able to adapt to changes in market demand, Honda has created what it calls an “EV Hub,” flexible enough to build gas, hybrid and battery-electric models on the same assembly line. Headlight.News has more.

Stellantis Shuffles the Deck Again While CEO Search Continues

Stellantis Shuffles the Deck Again While CEO Search Continues

Stellantis continued its quest to put the right executives in the right jobs, in the wake of former CEO Carlos Tavares’ early exit late last year. The biggest change was having current Americas Regions COO Antonio Filosa take on the role of global leadership of Quality. Filosa remains a candidate to succeed Tavares, as well. Get details at Headlight.News.

Trump Tariffs Threaten Auto Industry’s Vast Manufacturing System and Could Mean a Big Hit for Buyers

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 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.

A Week With: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan

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.