Honda and Nissan will merge under a new holding company, the automaker’s announced, confirming months of rumors, with the smaller of the Japanese automakers effectively taking control of the new alliance. Mitsubishi, which was rescued by Nissan in 2016, has yet to decide whether to become part of the alliance. And Renault, which bailed out Nissan in 1999, plans to determine what role it may have going forward.
Month: December 2024
Alfa Romeo Teases The Future of Stelvio SUV
Alfa Romeo prepares to jumpstart its push into the future as the brand releases new teaser video highlighting an updated design language.
Toyota Investment Aimed at Lowering EV Charging Costs, Stabilizing The Power Grid
There’s been a lot of focus on building up the public EV charging network but the vast majority of owners routinely charge at home. Toyota is helping secure $28 million in funding for startup WeaveGrid in a bid to make home charging easier and more affordable – while also ensuring that the nation’s electrical infrastructure can handle the addition of millions of battery-powered vehicles.
First Drive: 2025 Kia K4 — More than Just a New Name
It came as far from a surprise when Kia confirmed plans to introduce a new version of its long-in-the-tooth Forte sedan at the New York Auto Show last spring. Nor were we shocked to learn the new model would get an entirely new name. But, after finally getting a chance to drive the 2025 Kia K4, we were struck by just how much better it is than the outgoing four-door model. Here’s our review.
2025 Dodge Charger Won’t Get Hemi Without Major Redesign
The resignation of Carlos Tavares is raising hope that the Hemi could make a broader return into Stellantis products but Charger fans who think it’s as easy as a mere engine swap are in for a rude awakening according to a new report.
Tesla Recalls 700K Vehicles Due to Tire Pressure Issue
Tesla announced plans to recall nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system in those vehicles. The warning light may not remain lit during the entirety of the problem. Find out more at Headlight.News.
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Gets $10K Discount, Non-Hybrid Version Comes To The U.S.
Alfa Romeo listens to consumer demand and brings the non-hybrid version of the Tonale to the U.S. while also giving the model a $10,000 discount.
Santa Brings Motorists an Early Gift – But the Grinch Could Take it Away
Nearly 120 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over the long Christmas/New Year holiday. If you’ve been planning your own trip you might have noticed fuel prices have come tumbling down across the U.S. in recent weeks. But the Grinch might be ready to steal that early holiday present, experts noting fuel prices are starting to climb back up in many parts of the country.
Honda Teases New EV SUV, Will Enter Production In 2026
Honda teases EV SUV and confirms that it will be produced in 2026 alongside a wedge-shaped EV sedan.
GM Teams With ChargePoint to Install 500 New Ultra-Fast EV Charging Ports
General Motors announced plans to partner with ChargePoint to install 500 new ultra-fast charging points. The new ports will be set up at various locations across the U.S. by the end of next year. Get details at Headlight.News.
Ford Looks to Address Quality Issues with New Leader
Ford Motor Co.’s been fighting what appears to be a losing battle with quality issues — and the massive costs that come with them — for the past several years. CEO Jim Farley’s acknowledged the problem and is now making moves to improve it. He’s moving the current quality chief to a new role and hiring a new one.
Ram To Launch Ram 1500 Ramcharger First, REV Pushed Back To 2026
Ram and Stellantis confirm the Ram 1500 Ramcharger will launch first as slowing EV truck demand pushes the REV 1500 into 2026.