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Jeep Will Offer Six Different Electrified Powertrain Options: From Mild Hybrid to EV

Jeep Will Offer Six Different Electrified Powertrain Options: From Mild Hybrid to EV

Jeep launched its first all-electric model, the Wagoneer S, this week and has more coming. But the brand wants to give buyers “freedom of choice” and, rather than go 100% EV, officials told Headlight.News they’ll soon offer six different electrified powertrain...

Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Ushers in Era of Off-Road EVs

Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Ushers in Era of Off-Road EVs

The Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept is a more rugged version of the all-electric Wagoneer S the automaker revealed in New York on Thursday. Capable of rock-crawling and deep-water fording, it’s designed to take on the same sort of challenges as gas-powered Trailhawk models do today. A production version is likely, Jeep officials said. But it’s by no means the only automaker exploring a potentially big market for off-road-ready EVs.

First Look: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S

First Look: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S

Jeep official unveiled its first all-electric model during a media event in New York City on Thursday – but officials made it clear the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S won’t be the brand’s only battery-electric vehicle for long, with the Wrangler Recon quickly set to follow. Headlight.News was on hand for the new EVs debut.

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV – An Affordable, Long Range Option

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV – An Affordable, Long Range Option

Chevrolet’s line-up of battery-electric vehicles is about to get larger with the launch of the new 2024 Equinox EV. The compact crossover has plenty of features that could win over EV skeptics, including a price coming in at under $30,000, reasonable good performance and range of up to 319 miles. Here’s our review.

First Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

First Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

The Ford Mustang Mach-E gets some welcome updates this year, including a big boost in performance. But, most notably, it also gets a new trim package and, as its name implies, the new Mach-E Rally edition is ready for those who’d like to do some serious off-road racing. We checked out the new model at Washington State’s challenging Dirtfish Rally Track. Here’s our review.

First Look: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

First Look: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

While it recently announced plans to continue building gas-powered models into the next decade, few brands have made a broader commitment to electrify than Cadillac. The General Motors luxury brand already sells the mid-size Lyriq and will add two high-end models later this year. It’s set to follow up with the new entry-luxury Cadillac Optiq making its formal debut today.

Lucid Trimming Jobs – And More Cuts Are Coming in the EV Sector

Lucid Trimming Jobs – And More Cuts Are Coming in the EV Sector

Struggling battery-electric start-up Lucid Group will cut 400 jobs as it tries to slash mounting financial woes. It’s far from the only EV manufacturer responding to slowing sales growth by trimming its workforce, however. And still more cuts are expected to follow in the months ahead.

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition

After an unexpectedly long wait, Chevrolet finally brings the retail version of its new, all-electric pickup to market with the arrival of the 2024 Silverado EV RST. The initial First Edition package is loaded with an array of features that should  grab potential buyers’ attention. It’s now the longest-range EV pickup on the market at up to 440 miles per charge, and delivers up to 750 hp in WOW mode. It’s also targeted at those with deep pockets – until later, more affordable trims arrive. Here’s our review of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition.

Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R – the “Ultimate” Off-Road Beast

Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R – the “Ultimate” Off-Road Beast

Ford has long been the king-of-the-hill in the full-size pickup market, outselling all competitors, domestic and foreign. So, it’s no surprise to see it determined to rule the off-road segment, as well. With the big F-150 getting a major update for 2024 that means a new version of the rugged Raptor R, as well. Ford’s “ultimate” off-roader gets more power, and new features designed to help it overcome the toughest obstacles – whether you’re crawling a boulder-strewn trail or racing down the Baja.