Tesla will recall 200,000 EVs to address a problem with their backup camera. The latest in a series of recalls comes as the automaker faces some serious challenges, including a slowdown in sales and earnings that led to a major sell-off of stock this week, wiping out $80 billion in shareholder value. Headlight.News has more.
Hoping to take advantage of what proponents call the fuel of the future, General Motors and Honda today launched joint production of hydrogen fuel cells at a factory in suburban Detroit. The zero-emission devices will be used to power everything from portable generators to Class 8 trucks. And, as Headlight.News reports, the two automakers aren’t the only ones who see great opportunities with hydrogen technology.
Days after offering up a sneak peek at its second all-electric model — and its first battery-powered SUV — Porsche has officially unveiled the new Macan 4 EV. And it boasts some impressive numbers, offering up to 630 horsepower and delivering as much as 381 miles of range. More from Headlight.News.
Ford recalled more than 2 million Explorer SUVs. The automaker told federal regulators that trim parts may not have been attached properly and could fly off while driving, potentially leading to a crash. More from Headlight.News.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly promised to bring more affordable EVs to market but has so far failed to pull it off. Now, however, a report indicates the Texas-based automaker is getting ready to follow through with a compact crossover that could be available by mid-2025 at a starting price of $25,000. More from Headlight.News.
Cadillac is launching the 20th anniversary of its V-Series in style with updates of the two CT5 performance packages, the CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing. Headlight.News checks out how the two sedans strike the balance between performance and luxury.
He’s warned that the switch to battery-electric vehicles could seriously harm the auto industry. And even though his successor as Toyota CEO has committed more resources to EVs, Akio Toyoda continues to see a future in which hybrids and other alternatives dominate the global market. More from Headlight.News.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow – at least if you’ve got the newest Genesis concept parked in your driveway. The new X Snow Speedium is the latest in a series of show cars meant to give the world a look at the design direction that the South Korean luxury brand is taking. Headlight.News takes a closer look.
The Tesla Model Y is not only the bestselling EV in the U.S. market but, in Europe, it has become the bestselling vehicle overall. For 2023, it became the first EV ever to capture the Continental sales crown, reported Headlight.News.
The crash of a Cruise ride-share vehicle in San Francisco last October has raised concerns about the readiness of robocab technology. But how will buyers take to an alternative approach that has launched in Las Vegas? German startup Vay’s small car-sharing fleet doesn’t have humans onboard. Instead, it relies on remote “teledrivers.” More from Headlight.News.
Since it made its debut a full quarter-century ago, there’ve certainly been reasons to praise the Toyota Prius for its fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain. But it hasn’t scored big in either the performance or fun-to-drive categories. Now, with the latest-generation hatchback, it’s an entirely new game. And it’s won over our reviewer.
After a painfully slow start, the Cadillac Lyriq is finally gaining traction. The all-electric SUV made up 12% of the luxury brand’s sales during the final quarter of 2023 — and is on track to double that this month, according to brand boss John Roth. That buoys confidence as Caddy gets ready to roll out four more EVs in the coming year. Find out more at Headlight.News.