Has Polestar finally turned the corner? The Swedish automaker, spun off by Volvo nearly a decade ago, had a very good year in 2025 – and is looking to keep the momentum going as it prepares to roll out a series of new products, starting later this year with the debut of the Polestar 5.
Volkswagen’s CEO and CFO presented senior management a “massive” plan to cut costs by 20% by the end of 2028, a move that could save as much as $71 billion at current exchange rates. The move could bring plant closures and cuts to employment, reports Headlight.News.
China’s BYD saw a massive surge in global sales last year. It not only topped Tesla as world’s largest seller of battery-electric vehicles but also beat Ford Motor Co. in overall global sales. More from Headlight.News.
President Trump is threatening to block the opening of a new bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario eagerly sought by the auto industry. The president points to his escalating debut with Canada but critics see a political favor for a major GOP donor who owns a rival span across the Detroit River. Headlight.News has more.
Ford CEO Jim Farley’s recent positive comments about China’s growing EV fleet may have been the catalyst for talks with some Chinese automakers about potential production partnerships. Headlight.News has details.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius rejected pressure from Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, to move his company’s headquarters to the United States. But it will increase U.S. production. Headlight.News has more.
Half empty or half-full? GM managed to beat Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025, but still saw revenues tumble by more than 5%. And with North America largely responsible for that dip, union workers will see their own profit-sharing checks fall for the year. As Headlight.News reports, GM CEO Mary Barra promised to deliver a big upturn in 2026.
On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we cover the influence China is having on the U.S. automotive market, declining Cybertruck demand and sales, Mercedes equipping its 2027 E-Class with heated seatbelts and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
General Motors will stop importing its Buick Envision from China in 2028, shifting production to the U.S. The move reflects the hefty tariffs now in place that have limited the number of Chinese-made vehicles shipped to the States. More from Headlight.News.
Canada is about to open the door to Chinese auto imports and brands like BYD, Geely and Great Wall are already well-established in Mexico. With the U.S. sandwiched in-between, Americans are growing increasingly aware of Chinese vehicles. But are they ready to buy? The answer seems to be a very solid “yes.” Headlight.News has more.
Canada reached a new trade deal with the Beijing government that will slash tariffs on Chinese EV imports, though their numbers initially will be capped below 50,000. Not all Canadians are pleased by the agreement. Meanwhile Pres. Donald Trump offered praise, raising questions about whether he might also be ready to open up the U.S. to Chinese vehicles. More from Headlight.News.
The Headlight News podcast this week looks at the autonomous vehicles revealed at CES this week, plus Hyundai showing off the new robots that will build new cars in Georgia. It also previews the Detroit Auto Show, reviews the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla and more. Check it out!