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The Biggest Automotive Stories of 2024

by Headlight.News | Jan 2, 2025 | *Daily News*, Advertising & Marketing, Aftermarket, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, BYD, Concept Vehicles, Consumer Guides, Deals and acquisitions, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, geely, General Motors, Government, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Regulatory, Renault, Sales, Stellantis, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, Union, Volkswagen

Oh, what a year it was. 2024 took saw a number of predictable stories top our coverage on Headlight.News, but the year also saw some surprising twists and turns — like the planned merger between Honda and Nissan – that no one likely would, or could, have predicted 12 months ago. There was some good news for consumers, and some bad. Some automakers made out like bandits, while others are now struggling with an uncertain future. Here are the 2024 stories that our editorial team found most compelling.

Headlight.News For The Week of 12-30-2024

by Carl Malek | Dec 30, 2024 | Automakers, Honda, Mini, Nissan, Podcast

In this week’s episode of the podcast we talk about soaring car sales, Honda and Nissan’s plans to merge, and even more problems for Tesla. We also review the Mini JCW Countryman and take a look at This Week in Automotive History

Auto Sales Expected to End Year on High Note – but 2025 Could See Momentum Stall

by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 27, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Honda, Sales, Stellantis, Tesla

December has become one of the biggest car buying months of the year and this December should be something to remember. Sales are looking very healthy as carmakers spend lavishly on product promotions, interest rates dip and higher tariffs – and prices – appear on the horizon.

Headlight News For The Week of 12-24-24 – Charger Daytona Review – Nissan and Honda Merge and More

by Carl Malek | Dec 24, 2024 | Automakers, Dodge, Honda, Nissan, Podcast, Stellantis, Tesla

In this week’s episode of the podcast we talk about the planned merger between Nissan and Honda, Tesla’s newest recall, and Honda teasing the Prelude hybrid and a new EV. We also go for a spin in the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona, and take a trip through This Week in Automotive History.

Honda to Take Lead in Planned Merger with Nissan

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 23, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, BYD, Chrysler, Deals and acquisitions, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Legal, Nissan, Regulatory

Honda and Nissan will merge under a new holding company, the automaker’s announced, confirming months of rumors, with the smaller of the Japanese automakers effectively taking control of the new alliance. Mitsubishi, which was rescued by Nissan in 2016, has yet to decide whether to become part of the alliance. And Renault, which bailed out Nissan in 1999, plans to determine what role it may have going forward.

Honda Teases New EV SUV, Will Enter Production In 2026

by Carl Malek | Dec 19, 2024 | *Daily News*, Afeela, Auto Shows, Automakers, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Honda

Honda teases EV SUV and confirms that it will be produced in 2026 alongside a wedge-shaped EV sedan.

Honda-Nissan Talks Reportedly Move Forward; Is a Merger in the Works?

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 18, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Deals and acquisitions, Executives, Honda, hydrogen fuel-cells, Nissan, Sales, Technology

Honda and Nissan are moving forward on talks that could move past simple collaboration. The two Japanese automotive giants may set up a joint holding company, according to a report, though they so far are denying that a merger is in the works. Here’s the latest.

Honda Announces The Return of the Prelude

by Carl Malek | Dec 17, 2024 | *Daily News*, Afeela, Automakers, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids

Honda confirms the Prelude is coming back into production as the Japanese auto giant prepares to expand its presence in the hybrid market.

EV Charging is About to Get A Lot Easier

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 6, 2024 | *Daily News*, BMW, Business, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Regulatory, Stellantis, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, there are some clear challenges to owning an EV, starting with using public chargers. The good news is that more and more are going in across the country – and seemingly by the day. And it’s about to get easier to use them without having to set up separate accounts with each charger brand. In fact, you’ll soon be able to “plug-and-charge” without having to use an app or credit card, making the process even easier than getting gas.

Sony-Honda Set to Reveal Near Production-Ready Afeela EV at CES

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 6, 2024 | *Daily News*, Afeela, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Honda, Safety, Technology, Tesla

Four years after announcing plans to set up its own mobility division – and three years after confirming it would partner with Honda to develop a new EV – Sony will reveal a near production-ready version of an all-electric sedan at the Consumer Electronics Show next month. The all-wheel-drive model will put a premium on in-car entertainment technology and be marketed under the brand name Afeela.

Declining Interest Rates and Inflation Pay Off in Increased Auto Sales

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 5, 2024 | *Daily News*, Acura, Business, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Kia, Sales, Tesla, Toyota

With sales of electrified sales climbing, even as inflation and interest rates fall, Ford, Toyota, and Honda all reported strong sales in November. General Motors also hinted it had a big month while Tesla pulls back on Cybertruck.

Consumer Reports Has Some Big Surprises as it Hands Out its Annual Automotive Report Card

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 5, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Acura, Awards, BMW, Business, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Consumer Guides, Dodge, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, Safety, Stellantis, Subaru, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen

Ready to invest in a new car, truck or crossover? There are plenty of choices these days. But how do you know what’s right for you? Consumer Reports is offering a helping hand as it releases its Automotive Report Card. The annual study helps you figure out which brands and models are reliable, feature-loaded and fun to drive – and which products to steer close of. And this year’s report contains more than a few surprises.

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