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GM Laying Off 3,400 Workers Due to Expected EV Sales Drop

GM Laying Off 3,400 Workers Due to Expected EV Sales Drop

The impact of end of federal EV tax credits is being felt in many areas of the auto industry. It reached the factory floors at four General Motors-owned plants in three states as more than 3,400 workers were laid off due to the expected fall in EV sales tied to the end of the $7,500 credit Sept. 30. Find out more at Headlight.News.

One of These Over-the-Top Concepts Might Replace the Lexus LS Sedan

One of These Over-the-Top Concepts Might Replace the Lexus LS Sedan

After a 37-year run, the Lexus LS sedan is set to go out of production in the coming months – but Toyota’s luxury brand might not go without a flagship for very long. That said, two potential replacements debuting at the Japan Mobility Show this week suggest Lexus could be ready to push to new extremes. More from Headlight.News.

Toyota’s New Super-Lux Century Brand Debuts at Japan Mobility Show

Toyota’s New Super-Lux Century Brand Debuts at Japan Mobility Show

Toyota’s Lexus division proved Japan could compete with the best of the Western luxury brands. But can Toyota take things even further upmarket? The industry giant is determined to give it a try, officially pulling the wraps off the new Century Coupe concept at the Japan Mobility Show. Get details at Headlight.News.

Lucid Teams Up With NVIDIA to Bring Level 4 “Mind Off” Autonomous Driving to Market

Lucid Teams Up With NVIDIA to Bring Level 4 “Mind Off” Autonomous Driving to Market

“Hands-free” driving systems, like General Motors’ Super Cruise, are becoming increasingly common, but Lucid today announced a new partnership with tech giant NVIDIA aimed at bringing next-level technology to the highway. The Level 4 system would permit a Lucid vehicle to operate virtually anywhere, anytime with no input from a motorist who could even take a nap while driving from Point A to Point B. Headlight.News has more.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s New Hurricane Engine Musters More Power, Better Mileage

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s New Hurricane Engine Musters More Power, Better Mileage

It’s a big year for Jeep and much of that has to do with an assortment of new powertrain options. That includes the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee which will hit the road with the all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. The package manages to not only deliver a big boost in power but also a substantial improvement in fuel economy. Headlight.News has more.

No October Surprise: EV Sales Nosedive

No October Surprise: EV Sales Nosedive

Automakers offered plenty of incentives, but without $7,500 in federal government tax credits, sales of new electric vehicles — predictably — flatlined in October. J.D. Power & Associates also estimates sales of new EVs were less than half of the artificially inflated numbers from September. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Tesla Q3 Profits Take a 40% Hit Despite Revenue, Global Delivery Records

Tesla Q3 Profits Take a 40% Hit Despite Revenue, Global Delivery Records

Tesla revealed its third-quarter operating income dropped 40% compared to the year-ago period despite setting a new record for deliveries and revenue during the period. Officials cited a litany of reasons, but the biggest drivers appear to be tied to tariffs and sales mix. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

GM Turns Q3 Profit Despite $1.6B Charge Resulting from EV Plans

GM Turns Q3 Profit Despite $1.6B Charge Resulting from EV Plans

General Motors looked to be the leader in the electric vehicle market by investing heavily in the segment, and that push crimped its Q3 earnings numbers as it took a $1.6 billion charge to offset investments in its EV operations during the period. However, the company still reported a profit, and investors are happy. Get details at Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo

First Drive: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo

Volkswagen delivered an all-new version of its compact Tiguan SUV earlier this year, but it was saving the best for last, at least for those looking for some serious performance. The 2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo delivers a surprising 67 hp over the rest of the line-up, while also packing in an assortment of upscale features. Headlight.News has this review.