They’ve lost that Afeela feeling. Sony and Honda announced Tuesday that they’ve killed plans to bring out a tech-laden series of battery-electric vehicles. The move comes just weeks after the Japanese automaker scrapped plans to launch three new EVs in the U.S.. But it also reflects questions about the market viability of the original $90,000 Afeela sedan and subsequent models.
If the name isn’t familiar, no surprise. The company has just turned two years old and only just opened its 100th location. But with the backing of eight major automotive manufacturers – including General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz – Ionna aims to transform the process of charging up battery-electric vehicles. That’s a critical step, its CEO told Headlight.News, in increasing consumer acceptance of EVs.
It’s always a challenge making a good thing better. But that’s what Kia set out to do with the 2027 Telluride. The original model won an assortment of awards. And the Korean automaker is determined to score again with the second-generation SUV. Check out this review of the 2027 Kia Telluride to find out whether it’s succeeded.
Hyundai told U.S. dealers to halt sales and deliveries of two of its top-trim Palisades models due to an apparent defect not linked to two injuries – including one leading to the death of a young child. Headlight.News has more.
Honda revealed it’s canceling three battery-electric vehicles it planned to offer in the U.S. But it’s just the latest manufacturer pulling back on its EV program as sales plunge following the phaseout of federal tax credits last September. Headlight.News looks at other EV programs that have been cancelled or delayed.
Honda scrapped plans to bring three EVs to the U.S. market, joining a growing list of manufacturers shifting plans following the phase-out of federal tax credits last September. Honda executives also warned the company could post losses of up to $16 billion due to factors that also include the cost of U.S. tariffs. More from Headlight.News.
The new Genesis high-performance lineup will make its official debut in the U.S. this coming summer with the launch of the 641-hp GV60 Magma battery-electric vehicle. Headlight.News has more.
Sell or be killed. When talking about electric vehicles, that’s likely going to be the criteria for survival for the near future. Hyundai is doing just that, confirming the demise of an EV in its portfolio. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Scout Motors, the electrified vehicle brand the Volkswagen Group is set to bring back to life, faces an assortment of lawsuits aimed at preventing it from selling direct to consumers, the approach embraced by rival start-ups Tesla, Rivian and Lucid. Headlight.News looks at who’s suing Scout and why.
Consumers consider a number of factors when buying a new vehicle. Price, color, body style, and powertrain are just some of the considerations. However, if fuel economy is at the top of your list and you don’t want an EV, start with a Honda. Find out why at Headlight.News.
EV owners are becoming increasingly satisfied with their vehicles and, as a result, their likelihood of trading in for another all-electric model is nearly 100%, according to a new study by J.D. Power.
While much of the industry may be paring back their EV plans, Toyota is moving in a very different direction, on Tuesday evening pulling the wraps off the latest entry into its line-up an all-electric 3-row SUV. Headlight.News checks out the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV.