There’s a joke about hydrogen always being the fuel of the future, but BMW’s putting some immediacy to hydrogen fuel cells with its iX5 Hydrogen. Headlight.News put it through its paces recently, read on for the review.
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Minivans Aren’t as Safe as You Might Think
None of four popular “people-movers” scored well in new crash tests. Check where they fell short of current standards at Headlight.News.
“Havoc” in the Used Car Market Pushing Buyers to Older, Less Attractive Vehicles
For what you once have paid for a “nearly new” vehicles, you now might have to settle for something 8 years old. Find out why prices are rising, and if it’s likely to change at Headlight.News.
Vietnam’s VinFast to Target Europe Even as it Struggles to Gain Ground in the U.S.
Move to put it into competition with Chinese EV manufacturers making incursion into the market. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Toyota BEV Factory Readying for Production Next-Gen Lithium and More Advanced Solid-State Batteries
SUV concept promises 497 miles of range — and a 621-mile EV could follow. Get all the details at Headlight.News.
Production Problems Continue Snagging GM’s Ambitious EV Rollout Plans
Equipment issue at Ohio Ultium plant slows assembly of battery modules, delays vehicle production. Find out how its impacting GM’s plans at Headlight.News.
Next-Gen VW Tiguan Revealed – But American Drivers Will Have to Wait
VW’s European Tiguan is first to debut and has some promising features for the upcoming U.S. model. However, the long-wheelbase version isn’t crossing the Atlantic until early next year, reports Headlight.News.
Strike Fallout Begins: Automakers, Suppliers Start Layoffs
It hasn’t taken long for the UAW strike to impact others, as an auto supplier has already implemented layoffs and Ford sent home 600 workers who can’t get needed parts due to the strikes. UAW chief Shawn Fain dismissed the notion the Biden administration could help. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
This Flying Car Could “Hop” Out of Your Driveway by 2025
Many have wondered: when will I get my jet pack I was promised. Well, it’s not a jet pack, but the Alef Aero flying car might fit the bill. Initially, the Alef might cost $300,000, but this Silicon Valley startup hopes to drop the price to $35,000. Details at Headlight.News.
Ford Offering Performance Driving Programs for Mustang Buyers at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Automaker reveals a plethora of performance programs for Mustang fans, Including “Track Attack” school at Charlotte Motor Speedway for GTD buyers. Officials also reveal inside story on new Mustang GTD supercar at Detroit Auto Show. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Does UAW President Fain Want a Strike?
Ford CEO Jim Farley frustrated as contract talks near deadline, especially when Fain skips contract presentation. Get perspective about what’s going on in the final hours before the deadline at Headlight.News.
GMC Reverses Course with 2024 GMC Acadia
GMC’s returning to bigger is better with the 2024 Acadia, revealed at the Detroit Auto Show. After the previous gen model getting a bit smaller, the new model is a roomy, more lavish replacement, reports Headlight News.