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Trump and Republicans Ready to Pull Plug on EV Incentives

Trump and Republicans Ready to Pull Plug on EV Incentives

If anyone hoped that Tesla CEO Elon Musk being named to President-elect Donald Trump’s staff might mean a reprieve for the tax credits created during the Biden administration — guess again. Those credits are as good as gone. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Hyundai Names Muñoz its New CEO — First Non-Korean in Leadership Position

Hyundai Names Muñoz its New CEO — First Non-Korean in Leadership Position

José Muñoz will become global chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor Co. on Jan. 1. It will mark the first time a non-Korean will move into that leadership position — and comes at a critical time for what has become one of the world’s largest automakers.

Lucid Latest to Try Out for the Force

Lucid Latest to Try Out for the Force

Lucid Motors offered up a specially outfitted Lucid Air to the California Highway Patrol. The department is looking at different vehicles to fit its various needs, and Lucid is the latest to slap a police livery on one of its vehicles to see if it can cut the mustard. Tesla and Ford have done the same in recent months. Get details at Headlight.News.

Return of the Rotary: Mazda Green Lights the Iconic SP Sports Car

Return of the Rotary: Mazda Green Lights the Iconic SP Sports Car

A dozen years after killing off its last rotary-powered model, the RX-8, Mazda has given the go to the Iconic SP Sports Car which will bring back the Wankel engine back into production, President Katsuhiro Mogo and other officials have confirmed. Here’s what we know.

Nissan Gets New Activist Investor, Shares Jump on News

Nissan Gets New Activist Investor, Shares Jump on News

Days after announcing a major acceleration in its plans to cut costs — including eliminating 9,000 jobs — Nissan Motor is getting a bit of a boost. Courtesy of a regulatory filing, it was revealed Effissimo Capital Management took a 2.5% stake in late September. Find out what it means and why shareholders are excited at Headlight.News.

First Look: Cadillac Vistiq is an Escalade IQ Without the Bling

First Look: Cadillac Vistiq is an Escalade IQ Without the Bling

Cadillac’s charge into the emerging EV market takes a big step forward with the official debut of its fifth all-electric model, the 2026 Vistiq. The lavishly equipped 3-row SUV slots into a niche between Caddy’s first battery model, the Lyriq, and the flagship Escalade IQ. Here’s more.

Cadillac Set to Discontinue XT4 Crossover, Making Room for New Chevy Bolt

Cadillac Set to Discontinue XT4 Crossover, Making Room for New Chevy Bolt

In a surprise move, Cadillac announced it will end production of the popular XT4 crossover in January. The move frees up space at General Motors’ Fairfax Assembly Plant to switch over to the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt. The EV will go on sale a year from now as GM’s cheapest battery-electric model.

These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest

These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest

There’s no question EVs offer a number of advantages, including low energy costs and the ability to plug in at home. But what about when you need to charge up on the road? The good news is that there are more public chargers being added every day. The downside: you might be in for a long wait when you plug in, depending on what EV you’re driving. Automakers are upgrading their battery vehicles to improve charging speeds and here’s a look at the models that will add miles the fastest – as well as the slowest.

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.