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Best of CES 2024

by Paul Eisenstein | Jan 13, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Flying cars, Green Power, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, Mullen, Technology, Volkswagen

Computers, TVs, drones, “smart” appliances, digital cameras. If those are the things you think of when someone mentions “consumer electronics,” you’re not alone. But you should add automobiles to the list as, these days, they’re starting to look more like smartphones on wheels. Indeed, high-tech “mobility” was one of the big topics at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. And Headlight.News was there, checking out the latest high-tech vehicles, features and services. These are the standouts.

Honda Zeroes in on a New Line of EVs with Debut of Two Edgy CES Concepts

by Paul Eisenstein | Jan 9, 2024 | *Daily News*, Auto Shows, Automakers, Business, Concept Vehicles, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Honda, Sales, Technology

Honda was slow to enter the long-range EV market — and then only with the help of General Motors. Now, the Japanese automaker wants to go it alone and it’s showing off what it has in mind with the debut of two distinctive new concepts from its new Honda 0 series at CES 2024.

Afeela Evolved – Sony and Honda Reveal Their Updated EV

by Paul Eisenstein | Jan 9, 2024 | *Daily News*, Afeela, Auto Shows, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Concept Vehicles, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Honda, Technology

If, at first glance, you can’t tell the Afeela EV revealed by Sony Honda Mobility at CES 2024 apart from the prototype the start-up showed off last year, that’s no surprise. Nor after the second or third glance. You’ll have to check out what’s inside the concept...

Dozens More EVs Coming in 2025 and 2026

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 29, 2023 | *Daily News*, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Business, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Consumer Guides, Environment, EVs and batteries, Fisker, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Green Power, Honda, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Polestar, Ram, Subaru, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen

At least 40 new battery-electric vehicles are due to reach U.S. showrooms in 2024 — and that’s a conservative estimate as we’ve had a number of surprises dropped on us by both domestic and foreign-owned brands. If anything, the flood of EV offerings will likely accelerate going forward. Here’s a look at some of the models we’re expecting in 2025 and 2026. Headlight.News checks out 45 of them.

Here are the 40+ EVs Coming to Market in 2024

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 28, 2023 | *Daily News*, Acura, Audi, Auto Shows, Buick, Business, Cadillac, Car Culture, Chevrolet, Concept Vehicles, Consumer Guides, Dodge, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Green Power, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Lincoln, Lotus, Lucid, Maserati, Mercedes, Mini, Polestar, Porsche, Ram, Sales, Stellantis, Technology, Toyota, VinFast, Volkswagen, Volvo

As recently as 2019 you’d have to struggle to find an EV at your local showroom. Today, however, there are more than 50 different nameplates available in the U.S., the vast majority offered with range exceeding 200 miles – and some products doubling that figure. But the pace of introductions is only set to accelerate, with dozens of new battery-electric vehicles soon coming to market. Headlight.News checks out the most interesting and important products debuting in 2024.

Headlight News for the Week of 12-25-23: Blazer EV Stop-sale, Huge Honda Recall, Bargains for Car Buyers and Rescuing Dogs

by Michael Strong | Dec 26, 2023 | Automakers, Chevrolet, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Honda, Podcast, Recalls, Technology

The big news making Headlight News for the week beginning with Christmas is General Motors putting the brakes on the new Chevy Blazer EV before it even starts with a stop-sale order to dealers. It finishes with the efforts of automotive journalists to rescue some puppies during the holiday season trekking from Utah to Oregon. Check out the podcast at Headlight.News.

Hyundai’s Ioniq 2 Could Be the Low-Cost EV the Market Needs

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 22, 2023 | *Daily News*, Business, Chevrolet, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Green Power, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Sales, Technology, Volkswagen

The EV share of the U.S. new car market has grown over 800% since 2019 – but it’s flattened out in recent months and industry analysts say the high cost of today’s all-electric models is a major problem as EVs go from niche to mainstream. Hyundai hopes to address that problem, a senior exec has hinted, with a new entry model likely to be dubbed the Hyundai Ioniq 2. More from Headlight.News.

Update: Honda Fuel Pump Recall Expands to 4.5M Vehicles Globally

by Michael Strong | Dec 21, 2023 | *Daily News*, Acura, Automakers, Business, Honda, Safety

Japanese automaker Honda’s recall of potentially faulty fuel pumps grows to nearly double. The problem has been ongoing as the company’s issued previous recalls for the same issue in 2020 and 2021. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Honda Recalls 2.6 Million 2017-2020 Honda and Acura Models

by Larry Printz | Dec 21, 2023 | *Daily News*, Acura, Honda, Safety

American Honda issued a recall Thursday involving more than 2.6 million Acura and Honda automobiles built in the U.S. between 2017 and 2020. Get more details at Headlight.News.

Mercedes Getting “Hyper-Personal’ at CES 2024

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 15, 2023 | *Daily News*, Auto Shows, Automakers, Autonomous Vehicles, BMW, Business, Concept Vehicles, EVs and batteries, Flying cars, General Motors, Honda, Mercedes, Technology

More than 500 automakers, auto suppliers and other “mobility” manufacturers will be on hand for this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, including Mercedes-Benz. The German luxury brand plans to introduce a “hyper-personalized” version of its MBUX infotainment system, using AI to deliver a more “natural, human-like interaction.” Headlight.News looks at what Mercedes, BMW, Honda and other automakers have in store for CES 2024.

Honda, Acura Revise CPO Program to Attract Buyers Priced Out of New Car Market

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 14, 2023 | *Daily News*, Acura, Business, Honda, Sales

Vehicle prices have surged at a record pace over the last decade, rising more than 50%, and pricing many potential buyers out of the market. To give them an alternative, Honda and its upscale sibling Acura are upgrading their certified pre-owned program, not only offering near-new models but adding more ways to finance them, including leasing – as well as the ability to shop for them online, the two brands announced Thursday.

UAW Steps Up Organizing Drive, Files Charges at Three Non-Union Plants

by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 12, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Government, Honda, Hyundai, Legal, Regulatory, Sales, Toyota, Union, Volkswagen

The United Auto Workers is stepping up its campaign to organize workers in Southern states, filing a series of unfair labor practice complaints against Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen as part of the effort. Headlight.News has details.

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