Paul A. Eisenstein
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Paul A. Eisenstein is an award winning journalist who has spent over 45 years covering the auto industry for Headlight.News & dozens of other outlets around the world.
I’m flying the flag again this weekend.
July 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I’m flying the flag again this weekend.
Lawmakers in Tennessee think they have a more effective way to stop bullying - at least when it comes to teens. A new law hits bullies where it hurts: by taking away their drivers’ licenses. Headlight.News has more.
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Bullies Could Lose Their Driver’s License Under New Tennessee Law - Headlight.news
A new Tennessee law could hit bullies where it hurts by taking away their drivers' licenses. Headlight.News has more.
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July 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Lawmakers in Tennessee think they have a more effective way to stop bullying - at least when it comes to teens. A new law hits bullies where it hurts: by taking away their drivers’ licenses. Headlight.News has more.
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“The party’s over,” said a key analyst. Domestic carmakers reported a modest upturn in sales for June, the U.S. auto market largely stalled out as buyers began pulling back due to price increases caused by the Trump tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.
#tariffs #trump #autosales
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#tariffs #trump #autosales
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U.S. Auto Sales Stall as Trump Tariffs Take Hold - Headlight.news
U.S. auto sales stalled in June due to price hikes caused by the Trump auto tariffs. But there were a few winners, reports Headlight.News.
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July 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“The party’s over,” said a key analyst. Domestic carmakers reported a modest upturn in sales for June, the U.S. auto market largely stalled out as buyers began pulling back due to price increases caused by the Trump tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.
#tariffs #trump #autosales
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#tariffs #trump #autosales
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The #Musk-Trump feud took to a new level on Tuesday, the president saying he wants his administration to “take a look” into cutting subsidies and contracts and possibly having the #Tesla CEO deported.
#musk #trump
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#musk #trump
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Tesla Stock Tumbles as Musk, Trump Feud Reignites, Sales Slide - Headlight.news
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are feuding again, the Pres threatening to cut Tesla subsidies & contracts, Musk calling for a new political party.
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July 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The #Musk-Trump feud took to a new level on Tuesday, the president saying he wants his administration to “take a look” into cutting subsidies and contracts and possibly having the #Tesla CEO deported.
#musk #trump
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#musk #trump
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Conventional wisdom says #EV owners will spend $1,000s to replace batteries @ some point. New study says that’s wrong. The latest batteries outlast the typical internal combustion engine and maintain most of their range before they finally do need to be replaced after 20 years.
#EVs
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#EVs
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Your EV Battery Will Likely Outlast Your Gas Engine - Headlight.news
EV battery packs are lasting far longer than many expected, getting up to 20 years with only marginal degradation in range, finds new study.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Conventional wisdom says #EV owners will spend $1,000s to replace batteries @ some point. New study says that’s wrong. The latest batteries outlast the typical internal combustion engine and maintain most of their range before they finally do need to be replaced after 20 years.
#EVs
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#EVs
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#Mercedes-#AMG GT XX Concept takes things to a new level, delivering 1,340 horsepower and setting a top speed of 223 mph. Did we mention this all-electric #hypercar previews a new model set to soon enter production? More from Headlight.News.
#amggtxx #supercar
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#amggtxx #supercar
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Mercedes-AMG’s New GT XX Hypercar Concept is a 1,340-HP EV - Headlight.news
With its revolutionary axial flux motors, the 1,340-hp Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept previews an upcoming, all-electric hypercar. Here's more.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#Mercedes-#AMG GT XX Concept takes things to a new level, delivering 1,340 horsepower and setting a top speed of 223 mph. Did we mention this all-electric #hypercar previews a new model set to soon enter production? More from Headlight.News.
#amggtxx #supercar
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#amggtxx #supercar
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Initial forecasts for June suggests the auto industry is starting to feel the hit from #Trump #tariffs - which are adding $2,000 to the average sticker price, even domestically made models.
#autosales
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#autosales
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Trump Tariffs Taxing New Vehicle Sales in June - Headlight.news
New vehicle sales expected to fall in June, courtesy of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Vehicle prices should rise as well.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Initial forecasts for June suggests the auto industry is starting to feel the hit from #Trump #tariffs - which are adding $2,000 to the average sticker price, even domestically made models.
#autosales
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#autosales
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Looking for the brands delivering the highest levels of initial quality? #Lexus and #Nissan rose to the top in this year’s #JDPower Initial Quality Study, while #GM had more top-ranked models than anyone else. There were other surprises in the 2025 #IQS. More from Headlight.News.
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Lexus, Nissan, GM Rise to the Top in 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study - Headlight.news
Lexus and Nissan were the top-ranked brands in the 2025 JD Power Initial Quality Study - but there were plenty of surprises, as well.
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June 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This year’s #American-Made Index saw the Tesla Model 3 rise to the top, followed by the rest of the #Tesla lineup. However, the big surprise was what Detroit company didn’t have a vehicle in the top 20.
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Tesla Takes Top Four Spots in American-Made Index - Headlight.news
Tesla took the top four spots in the 2025 American-Made Index from Cars.com. It ranks new vehicles by their impact on the U.S. economy.
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June 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This year’s #American-Made Index saw the Tesla Model 3 rise to the top, followed by the rest of the #Tesla lineup. However, the big surprise was what Detroit company didn’t have a vehicle in the top 20.
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In 2020 #Chevrolet delivered a sports car European brands couldn’t ignore. Now, the bowtie brand is ready to take things to a new level with the #Corvette ZR1X, a hybrid hypercar promising to outperform competitors like Aston, Ferrari and even Bugatti. More from Headlight.News.
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June 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In 2020 #Chevrolet delivered a sports car European brands couldn’t ignore. Now, the bowtie brand is ready to take things to a new level with the #Corvette ZR1X, a hybrid hypercar promising to outperform competitors like Aston, Ferrari and even Bugatti. More from Headlight.News.
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Homeland Barbie reveals the real reason they’re in LA…to overthrow the elected Democratic run government:
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June 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Homeland Barbie reveals the real reason they’re in LA…to overthrow the elected Democratic run government:
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After Q1 surge, # EVs took a sudden tumble in April, 1st sales fall 14 months. The dip came despite a strong showing by several brands, including General Motors. The primary reason for the downturn: slowing demand by the giant in the battery-sector, #Tesla. More from Headlight.News.
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EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame - Headlight.news
EV sales fell in April. 1st time in 14 months and Tesla was largely responsible for the downturn, while some competitors posted big gains.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
After Q1 surge, # EVs took a sudden tumble in April, 1st sales fall 14 months. The dip came despite a strong showing by several brands, including General Motors. The primary reason for the downturn: slowing demand by the giant in the battery-sector, #Tesla. More from Headlight.News.
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White House, struggles to fill seats for Trump military parade, seeks “seat fillers” for bleachers on Constitution Ave in Craigslist ad.
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June 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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#GM will invest $4B in U.S. operations, boosting capacity to 2 million vehicles annually. Shifted boosts production of gas models but retains significant capacity for #EVs - which doubled sales so far this year. More from #HeadlightNews.
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GM Investing $4 Billion in Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Operations - Headlight.news
General Motors is plowing about $4 billion into plants in Michigan, Tennessee and Kansas during the next two years.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
#GM will invest $4B in U.S. operations, boosting capacity to 2 million vehicles annually. Shifted boosts production of gas models but retains significant capacity for #EVs - which doubled sales so far this year. More from #HeadlightNews.
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GM’s mega-investment in EVs may be paying off. The automaker has more than doubled both its EV sales and market share this year in the U.S. – and it is now outselling Tesla in neighboring Canada. Headlight.News has the story.
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EV Sales Slump? Not at GM Where Sales Doubled Over the Past Year - Headlight.news
EV sales slump? Not according to GM which saw demand double during the first five months of this year as it rolls out more and more models.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
GM’s mega-investment in EVs may be paying off. The automaker has more than doubled both its EV sales and market share this year in the U.S. – and it is now outselling Tesla in neighboring Canada. Headlight.News has the story.
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Planning to buy an import soon? Be prepared to wait. Dealers running short of some foreign-made models as carmakers reduce shipments to U.S. due to the #Trump auto #tariffs. the slowdown also impacts foreign-made service and repair parts. More from #HeadlightNews.
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Expect to find Fewer Imports at Your Local Dealership as Trump Tariffs Take Hold - Headlight.news
If you’re planning to buy an import vehicle anytime soon be prepared to wait. Dealers around the country are beginning to run short of some foreign-made models, according to recent reports, as manufac...
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June 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Planning to buy an import soon? Be prepared to wait. Dealers running short of some foreign-made models as carmakers reduce shipments to U.S. due to the #Trump auto #tariffs. the slowdown also impacts foreign-made service and repair parts. More from #HeadlightNews.
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#Tesla CEO Elon Musk wqved a white flag early Weds, saying he “regret(s) some” criticism he aimed at Pres #Trump last week. But it’s not clear that will end deescalate their feud. Trump warned he could cut $billions in Fed spends on Tesla, #SpaceX. Headlight.News has more. #elonmusk
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Tesla CEO Musk Says He “Regrets Some” Posts Targeting Pres. Trump - Headlight.news
Tesla CEO Musk said he "regret(s) some" - but notably not all - of the things he posted about Pres. Trump last week. But is their feud over?
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June 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#Tesla CEO Elon Musk wqved a white flag early Weds, saying he “regret(s) some” criticism he aimed at Pres #Trump last week. But it’s not clear that will end deescalate their feud. Trump warned he could cut $billions in Fed spends on Tesla, #SpaceX. Headlight.News has more. #elonmusk
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The Headlight News podcast this week covers the feud between #ElonMusk and #DonaldTrump plus #Chrysler celebrates 100 years with some new vehicle plans, and we review the #FordExpedition. Listen to the podcast:
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Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 6-9-25 - Headlight.news
Headlight News for the Week of 6-9-25: Musk and Trump at War, Chrysler Turns 100, Ford Expedition Review and This Week in Auto History.
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June 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Headlight News podcast this week covers the feud between #ElonMusk and #DonaldTrump plus #Chrysler celebrates 100 years with some new vehicle plans, and we review the #FordExpedition. Listen to the podcast:
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#Cadillac’s pushing into electric performance with new #V-Series EV, the #Optiq. 519 horsepower, 0-60 in a factory estimated 3.5 seconds – while still offering an EPA-rated 275 miles per charge. Here’s a first look at the 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V.
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First Look: Cadillac Optiq-V Takes Battery Power to the Max - Headlight.news
Cadillac formally unveils its 2nd all-electric performance model, entry-lux 519 hp Caddy Optiq-V. 519 hp; 0-60 in 3.5 sec; 275 miles range.
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June 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#Cadillac’s pushing into electric performance with new #V-Series EV, the #Optiq. 519 horsepower, 0-60 in a factory estimated 3.5 seconds – while still offering an EPA-rated 275 miles per charge. Here’s a first look at the 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V.
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#NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series will get more competitive, #Ram returning for the first time in 12 years, The new race truck is believed to signal that Ram will soon add a midsize pickup to its retail line-up. More from Headlight.News.
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Ram Returns to NASCAR After a Dozen Years - Headlight.news
Ram's returning to NASCAR after 12 years, with an all-new truck that signals Ram's plans to add a midsize model to its retail line-up.
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June 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series will get more competitive, #Ram returning for the first time in 12 years, The new race truck is believed to signal that Ram will soon add a midsize pickup to its retail line-up. More from Headlight.News.
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The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE LWB keeps up the #LandRover reputation for offering luxury appointments in an off-road machine. Check out our review at #HeadlightNews. bit.ly/3FJK2YI #RangeRover
A Week With: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE LWB 7 Seat - Headlight.news
The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE LWB keeps up the brand reputation for offering luxury appointments in an off-road machine.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE LWB keeps up the #LandRover reputation for offering luxury appointments in an off-road machine. Check out our review at #HeadlightNews. bit.ly/3FJK2YI #RangeRover
Barely a week after Elon Musk finished his time in DC he and Pres #Trump have gone to war against one another. Taking collateral damage, #Tesla suffered its biggest one-day loss ever. But the prez could be vulnerable, too. Here’s more. #elonmusk
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As Musk, Trump Go to War, Tesla Takes Collateral Damage - Headlight.news
A week after bidding adieu, Trump and Musk are at each other's throats. Tesla stock crashes but the battle could seriously harm them both.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Barely a week after Elon Musk finished his time in DC he and Pres #Trump have gone to war against one another. Taking collateral damage, #Tesla suffered its biggest one-day loss ever. But the prez could be vulnerable, too. Here’s more. #elonmusk
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Turning 100 #Chrysler’s future is uncertain. Short of product, it will need some standout additions to the line-up. Here’s what you can expect. More from #HeadlightNews
#stellantis #ev #ChryslerPacifica
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#stellantis #ev #ChryslerPacifica
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Turning 100, Chrysler’s Ready to Bet the Brand on New Product Launches - Headlight.news
Can new products save Chrysler? The struggling automaker will launch new models based on the Halcyon Concept, starting with next-gen Pacifica.
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June 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Turning 100 #Chrysler’s future is uncertain. Short of product, it will need some standout additions to the line-up. Here’s what you can expect. More from #HeadlightNews
#stellantis #ev #ChryslerPacifica
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#stellantis #ev #ChryslerPacifica
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The call was urgent, an opportunity to keep 13 beagles out of the medical labs. A group of auto writers gave up Memorial Day to come to the rescue. But it was Big Booty Judy who won the heart of the author on the trip from Omaha to the the Northwest. Here’s more on Operation Frodo:
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Operation Frodo: How a Group of Autowriters Helped Save Big Booty Judy and 13 Other Beagles - Headlight.news
The story of how a handful of automotive journalists rescued a bunch of beagle from a life of medical experiments.
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June 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The call was urgent, an opportunity to keep 13 beagles out of the medical labs. A group of auto writers gave up Memorial Day to come to the rescue. But it was Big Booty Judy who won the heart of the author on the trip from Omaha to the the Northwest. Here’s more on Operation Frodo:
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#Volkswagen has been negotiating a major U.S. investment plan. But with the courts ruling #Trump went too far with his #tariffs, will #VW back down?
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VW Planning “Massive” U.S. Investment, Says CEO Blume - Headlight.news
VW is looking at "massive" investments in the U.S. to minimize the impact of Trump tariffs. But 2 courts have now ruled the sanctions illegal
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June 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#Volkswagen has been negotiating a major U.S. investment plan. But with the courts ruling #Trump went too far with his #tariffs, will #VW back down?
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