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.
Usually at the end of the year, there’s a push put on by a certain electric vehicle maker to sell as many of its EVs as possible. This generally includes price cuts to entice buyers. And while that EV maker might still do it, it’s another automaker looking to move some EVs: Toyota. The company cut prices on its bZ4X by as much as $6,000. Get details at Headlight.News.
The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a $9.63 billion loan for Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK On to help finance the construction of three new EV battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky. Get the final details at Headlight.News.
Electric vehicle adoption has been on the rise and the latest study shows that once someone buys and EV it’s highly unlikely they’ll go back to internal combustion power. According to the Global EV Drivers Alliance, 92% of current EV owners will buy another one for their next vehicle. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Texas-based EV maker Tesla becomes “more American” this year by capturing the top three spots in the 2024 Made in America Auto Index and while sharing No. 4 with Ford. The Tesla Model 3 Performance was the top finisher. Find out the rest at Headlight.News.
The average transaction price for a new vehicle jumped nearly $700 to $48,724 last month compared to November 2023. Some might point to higher interest rates or bigger numbers on the window sticker, but there’s a better reason. Find out why at Headlight.News.
According to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the “greenest” or most efficient vehicles running about on American roadways is the compact SUV. The data shows it’s passed the small sedan as the greenest machine on the street. Find out how at Headlight.News.
The “hot hatch” has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. A new generation of drivers discovered what many from previous generations already knew: hot hatches are among the best mixes of performance and practicality available. The segment features plenty of options, but one that may get lost in the shuffle is the BMW X1 M35i. Let’s see if we can change that at Headlight.News.
For the past two years, Chevrolet’s been in midst of a revolution — at least when it comes to its SUV lineup. The automaker’s completely redesigned its sport-utility lineup to make it more cohesive. And now that they all look like they belong to the same company, it’s time to see how some of them drive — starting with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Activ AWD. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
The steady shift toward electric vehicles may not hit home harder than with Dodge, America’s best-known muscle car brand. Now, the brand changes gears officially, kicking off the marketing campaign officials hope will make old-school fans of the gas-guzzling, rubber-burning muscle car that electric muscle cars are a thing. Check out the push for the new Dodge Charger Daytona at Headlight.News.
Despite the pictures of Jaguar’s Type 00 concept leaking before the debut, the all-electric vision provided the iconic British brand with a chance to make a statement. And while Jaguar officials seem confident about this new direction, it’s clear it will take others longer to share that confidence. Get details at Headlight.News.
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on all goods form Canada and Mexico, plus on all Chinese imports could wind up costing automakers as much 17% from their annual earnings. The estimate comes from a new study from S&P analysts. Check out the story at Headlight.News.