Automatic Emergency Braking Systems have rapidly increased in availability with more vehicles coming equipped with the technology. While it has rapidly become a valuable tool in reducing accidents and crashes. However, a new report suggests that “phantom braking” is causing a surge in crashes and recalls.
Monterey Car Week is the one time of the year when sleek exotic cars, iconic classics, and other vehicular oddballs strut their stuff for the crowds at Pebble Beach. Headlight News takes you on a brief dive to show you a few of the vehicles that will be making their debut during Monterey Car Week.
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss possibly the increase in July car sales. We also highlight the 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo and review the Polaris Slingshot before making a detour to take a look at This Week in Automotive History. Click Here to listen to...
Changing market trends are forcing automakers to navigate rough waters as they adjust to the changing climate in EV adoption and lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it can be easy to forget that automotive suppliers have also been feeling the heat with some of them being forced to file for bankruptcy. Recaro Automotive and BBS are the two latest suppliers to be forced to enter these proceedings for varying reasons.
As car prices continue to increase, the fallout is growing with new car prices pushing more buyers into the used vehicle market. Unfortunately, this is also causing used car prices to rise, and buyers who think going for a much older used car on the lot will spare them the pain they’re going to be in for a shock.
The ongoing CDK Cyberattack crippled 15,000 dealerships across the country but there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel with CDK confirming that it will fully restore its services on July 4th.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares promises massive job cuts as Stellantis attempts to restructure its operations. Several plants and even the company’s HQ building in Auburn Hills are all potential targets for job cuts.
Nissan and Jaguar say a final farewell to the Nissan GT-R and Jaguar F-Type with special edition models.
Manual transmission-equipped vehicles are becoming hard to find but while their numbers are continuing to decrease, buyers still have a diverse array of choices to choose from if they focus on certain segments and vehicle models.
SUVs and pickup trucks have rapidly become an enduring presence on America’s roadways but a new survey appears to show that a growing number of consumers think that they are too big and that automakers should regulate how big they are as well as design them with pedestrian safety in mind.
Impact from the Baltimore Bridge collapse expected to be minimal after automakers shift deliveries and shipments to other ports to minimize disruptons.
Updated fuel economy rules from the Environmental Protection Agency delays phaseout of EV mileage rules that provide extra credits to automakers for EVs they sell as electric vehicle market faces cooling sales and demand.