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Automakers Set to Get Billions in Tariff Refunds – But Will Buyers Also Benefit?
Detroit’s Big Three automakers are in for windfall refunds from the federal government – a combined $2.3 billion coming back now that a key portion of the Trump tariff regime was ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. But buyers may not see a penny of that, reports Headlight.News.
April New Vehicle Sales Number Likely Down Big, J.D. Power Says
Buyers looking to get the last of the pre-tariff prices on new cars, trucks, and SUVs last April have skewed the sales results coming for this April. Industry analysts at J.D. Power & Associates predict new car sales are going to fall 7.3% when reported next week. Get details at Headlight.News.
Tesla Reports Net Income Rose 17% in Firsts Quarter
Tesla’s Q1 earnings and revenues jumped by double digits as U.S. electric vehicle sales falling off a cliff. Company executives claimed to be “excited” about its “positioning” this year as CEO Elon Musk revealed his new $25 billion investment plan. Get details at Headlight.News.
Mercedes Shows It’s Still into EVs with All-Electric 2027 C-Class
While many automakers are stepping back from their plunge into electric vehicle production, Mercedes-Benz showed it’s planning to keep churning out at least a few more EVs with the debut of the all-electric 2027 C-Class sedan. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 4-20-26
This week, the Headlight News podcast covers Nissan’s newest turnaround plan, the four new offerings from Infiniti, BMW cutting the iX, and a new way to find the cheapest gas prices near you. Give us a listen.
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Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 1-26-26
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.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 1-19-26
On this week’s podcast, we recap our time at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, including the new Bronco RTR variant, President Trump acting … presidential (LOL) during a Ford plant visit, and the new car affordability problem. Additionally, we review the 2026 Mazda CX-70 and more.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 1-12-26
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!
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 12-29-25
On the Headlight News podcast this week, we tell you what models are getting the ziggy in the new year. Speaking of vehicles that looked to be on the outs, Ford confirmed the Lightning EV will come back. We also look at the good and bad news for new vehicle sales. We...
Latest Reviews
Jeep’s Annual Easter Safari Features Five Concepts Looking Forward and One to the Past
With spring finally on its way, serious SUV fans are getting ready to hit the trails. The folks at Jeep have one specific off-road adventure in mind, planning some fun and adventure with the six new concepts it’s bringing to the 60th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Headlight.News had a chance to check them out ahead of the trip.
For The 1%, Mercedes Makes an Even Plusher Maybach S-Class
You can never be too rich, it’s been said, nor drive something ever more plush. So it seems, anyway, based upon the continuing upgrades to the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Following up on the mid-cycle refresh of the “mainstream” S-Class, the German automaker takes things to new extremes with its flagship sedan – posing a challenge to the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. More from Headlight.News.
2027 Nissan Z Gets an Updated Design, Manual NISMO Package
A sporty new take on the “Z car” debuts at NY Auto Show next week getting upgrades including a manual gearbox for the 2027 Nissan Z NISMO..
A Week With: 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS400 4Matic
To paraphrase a deep and meaningful movie line, “Something is afoot at Mercedes-Benz.” With apologies to fans of Mercedes and “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” change is in the air at the German luxury carmaker when it comes to its EQS lineup. We see just how much in our review of the 2026 EQS 400 at Headlight.News.
All-New BMW i3 Makes its World Debut
An all-new BMW i3 made its debut Wednesday, the second entry in its Neue Klasse series that takes a radical new approach to the design and engineering of the Bavarian automaker’s battery-electric vehicle line-up. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the sporty, all-electric sedan.