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Month: October 2024
Hyundai Begins Production at New $7.6 Billion EV Plant in Georgia
Hyundai’s new EV plant outside Savannah, Georgia is up and running, months ahead of its original schedule. But the automaker now says the $7.6 billion complex will build hybrids, as well as all-electric models due to slowing growth in the EV sector.
Toyota and Hyundai Confirm Collaboration for Performance Vehicle Festival
Toyota and Hyundai may be rivals in the automotive market but the two firms recently confirmed that they will be working together to produce a unique performance vehicle-focused festival while also perhaps planting the seeds for other collaborative efforts in the future.
Traffic Returning to Normal Levels, But Some Cities Better to Drive In Than Others
Americans spend plenty of time in their vehicles. In fact, studies show they’re back pre-pandemic levels. However, a new study shows not all cities are the same when it comes to commuting, running errands and costs. Get details about the best and worst places to drive at Headlight.News.
First Look: Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
Just in time for Halloween comes a new spirit, the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II, an extensive update of the Rolls-Royce’s smaller sedan, which was last remade for 2020. Of course, small is a relative term, as the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II is 219 inches long.
MINI Teases Two JCW Models, Confirms EVs Will Be Only Vehicles At Its Booth
MINI confirms that two JCW EVs will be making their debut at the Paris Motor Show as the brand says it’s bringing only EV models to its booth at the 2024 Paris Motor Show.
What’s Coming to This Year’s Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show has traditionally been a big event for European automakers and, in some ways, it could prove even more important this year, as Western manufacturers roll out new products designed to hold back increasingly aggressive Chinese competitors. Headlight.News looks at some of the most important products set to debut in the City of Lights this coming week.
Lucid Enjoys Strong Third Quarter, Beating Analyst Expectations
Lucid Group reported it delivered nearly 2,800 vehicles, which surpassed the expectations of analysts. The results are also in contrast to fellow EV startup Rivian. Get details about the results and what’s next at Headlight.News.
Jeep Teases Next Generation Compass, Will be Built on New STLA Medium Platform
Jeep provides the first preview of the next-generation Compass as it prepares to reassert itself in the compact CUV wars to help give the brand a much-needed sales boost.
Stellantis Goes to Court to Block UAW Strike Vote
Stellantis is again squaring off with the United Auto Workers in a critical battle over the company’s efforts to trim costs and cut production, charging in a lawsuit the UAW is violating its contract with the company by filing what its lawyers describe as sham grievances.
Honda’s Newest Ad Spot Appears to Confirm Prelude Is Coming To U.S.
Honda’s newest ad spot appears to confirm that the Prelude is coming to the U.S. as the company prepares to enhance the global profile of its vehicle lineup to accelerate its move into electrified vehicles.
Stellantis CEO Tavares Squashes Renault Merger Reports
With Stellantis trying to sort out what to do with its 14 brands, i.e. which ones to keep, CEO Carlos Tavares dismissed the notion that the company is looking to add another: French automaker Renault. Find out more at Headlight.News.