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Honda Fastport Redefines the Last Mile Delivery Vehicle, Adds Swappable Batteries

Honda Fastport Redefines the Last Mile Delivery Vehicle, Adds Swappable Batteries

With Americans doing ever more shopping online, automakers are racing to come up with just the right delivery solutions. Honda redefines the “last mile” van with the new Fastport eQuad Prototype, an electric quadricycle designed for use in crowded urban situations. Among the unique features of the rickshaw-like vehicle: the ability to keep going by simply swapping out its battery pack. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla Takes Top Four Spots in American-Made Index

Tesla Takes Top Four Spots in American-Made Index

This year’s annual American-Made Index from Cars.com saw the Tesla Model 3 rise to the top of the list, followed by the rest of the Tesla lineup. Last year’s winner was the Model Y so this is getting to be old hat for the brand. However, the big surprise was what company didn’t have a vehicle in the top 20. Go to Headlight.News to find out which Red, White and Blue touting company didn’t make the grade.

EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame

EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame

After a first-quarter surge, EV registrations took a sudden tumble in April, the first fall in more than a year, according to industry data. The dip came despite a strong showing by several brands, including General Motors. The primary reason for the downturn as slowing demand by the giant in the battery-sector, Tesla. More from Headlight.News.

The Pace of New Vehicle Development “Has Slowed to a Crawl” – Bad News for Buyers

The Pace of New Vehicle Development “Has Slowed to a Crawl” – Bad News for Buyers

The number of all-new models coming to market over the next four years is predicted to drop sharply as manufacturers around the world cut back on investments. That will be particularly obvious in the EV market as the industry shifts back to internal combustion, according to the latest annual “Car Wars” study.

Honda Slashes EV Investments Due to “Market Slowdown”

Honda Slashes EV Investments Due to “Market Slowdown”

Honda is cutting its planned investment in battery-electric vehicles by 30%, its CEO citing “the current market slowdown.” The automaker still plans to launch two all-new “0-Series models” next year but will slow down and stretch out development of other all-electric products. It’s not likely to be the last automaker to rethink EV spending, reports Headlight.News.

Tariffs Backfire as Automakers Reduce North American Production

Tariffs Backfire as Automakers Reduce North American Production

Pres. Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported autos and auto parts were intended to bring manufacturing and jobs back to the United States but, at least for now, the plan appears to be backfiring. Though a number of automakers are looking at ways to bring new vehicle production to the States, a new study shows that the industry will sharply reduce output in North America this quarter. And that, in turn, raises the prospect of U.S. auto jobs cuts. More from Headlight.News.

Auto Prices Going Up, Even Before Tariff Hit

Auto Prices Going Up, Even Before Tariff Hit

Millions of American motorists have been rushing to buy before the Trump auto tariffs take hold. But automakers and auto dealers were already driving up transaction prices even before the sanctions went into effect on May 3, despite White House claims prices won’t rise. If anything, costs are going to continue going up, reports Headlight.News.

Tariffs Backfire as Automakers Reduce North American Production

Trump Tariffs Likely to Drive Budget Buyers Out of New Car Market – And Kill Off Half of All Entry Models

If you’re a luxury buyer, Trump’s auto tariffs are likely to have little more impact than raising your monthly payment. Buyers on a tight budget are likely to be driven out of the new vehicle market, industry analysts warn, while half of the entry-level models now available in U.S. showrooms are likely to vanish. Tariffs, it turns out, will impact all motorists, even those not looking for a new vehicle, by raising costs for service and repairs – and even insurance. Headlight.News reports.

April Sales Surge as Buyers Rush to Beat Tariffs – But Trouble Looms Ahead

April Sales Surge as Buyers Rush to Beat Tariffs – But Trouble Looms Ahead

Buyers worried about future price increase under Trump tariff plans kept dealers busy during April. But momentum is expected to sputter out when sanctions go into effect on May 3, potentially raising vehicle prices by thousands of dollars. Headlight.News has more.

Sony Honda Afeela Moves a Big Step Closer to Production

Sony Honda Afeela Moves a Big Step Closer to Production

Reports of the demise of the battery-electric vehicle have been greater exaggerated, it seems. Even as the Trump administration pulls back on Biden-era EV programs, sales have been accelerating. A flood of new products may be a factor, and that’s likely to continue, as well, with several new brands set to come to market. On Thursday, Headlight.News got a first look at the pickup coming from Slate Auto, a start-up backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. We also were on hand for a first look at the production-ready EV coming out of a partnership between Sony and Honda. Here’s what we learned about the Afeela sedan.