EV maker Lucid Motors was expected to report it lost money during the final quarter of 2024, but the company’s earnings report featured a surprise element: the departure of its founder and CEO Peter Rawlinson. Get details at Headlight.News.
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Satisfaction Rates Among EV Buyers Rose in 2024, Study Shows
Electric vehicle owners expressed a rise in overall satisfaction with their ownership experience, just the opposite of what they told J.D. Power last year for the 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study. The results appear to mirror the rise in EV sales in 2024. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Drivers Want Safer Cars Far More than Self-Driving Vehicles
A recent survey by AAA reveals that although faith in autonomous vehicle technology is on the rise, most American drivers would prefer to see more advancements in safety technology than having self-driving vehicles on the roads. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Honda, General Motors Continue to Drift Apart, Ending Fuel Cell Partnership
Honda Motor Co. and General Motors have been partners in a variety of efforts to improve technology and save money in the process. While some of the pairings have done well, Honda and GM have been steadily drifting apart for the past few years. Get details at Headlight.News.
Stellantis Reveals New AutoDrive Hands-Free Tech — But Delays Availability
Stellantis is late to the hands-free party but plans to arrive with a bang. It’s newly introduced AutoDrive system is designed to allow the driver to take their hands and eyes off the road in low-speed situations. However, officials aren’t making the system available right now. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Alef Takes Next Step — or Flight — in Development of Flying Car
Alef Aeronautics pushed ahead in the development of its flying car with a short test flight on a city street. The company’s prototype flew over another vehicle, simulating how a future driver might deal with blocked traffic. Find out more at Headlight.News.
GM Closing Plant in China as Part of Restructuring
The competition in China is getting tougher for General Motors. As a result, the automotive company is restructuring, including shutting down a plant that built a minivan and an SUV for the Chinese market. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Honda Open to Resuming Talks with Nissan — If CEO Leaves
Two weeks after halting talks that would have resulted in some form of partnership between Honda Motor and its faltering rival, Nissan Motor, Honda officials say they’re willing to resume discussions. There is one caveat: current Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida needs to step down. Get details at Headlight.News.
Republican FAIR Act Fails to Treat EV Owners Same as ICE-Vehicle Owners
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans proposed new legislation that would charge anyone who buys a new electric vehicle a $1,000 fee at the time of purchase. The stated goal is to off-set the lost federal gas tax revenue used to help maintain America’s roads and bridges. However, is it fair or one more attack by the party on EVs. Get details at Headlight.News.
Forget Tax Breaks, Republicans Want $1,000 Tax on Electric Vehicles
With the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House, many expect it’s simply a matter of time before the $7,500 tax credits for buying qualifying electric vehicles are history. However, some Republicans are moving in the opposite direction, calling for a one-time, $1,000 tax on new EVs. Find out why they may not be out of line at Headlight.News.
Falling Incentives, Tougher Loan Conditions Make It Tougher to Buy a New Car
While new vehicle sales were up on a year-over-year basis in January, it wasn’t because automakers or lenders made it easier on buyers, according to new data released this week. The average transaction price rose 1.3% compared to last January. Get details at Headlight.News.
Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports Will Impact Automakers
Despite efforts by automakers to improve their relationships with President Donald Trump prior to and immediately after he took office last month, they can’t seem to escape the impact of his trade policies, the latest being a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. Find out what’s happening at Headlight.News.