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Headlight. News For The Week of 1-27-2025
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we look at how Ram and Infiniti are shaking up their respective plans for electrification before looking into how intense music can make you a more aggressive driver. After we rock out for a bit, we shift to softer listening to take a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Lucid Reveals Gravity Now Standard with Tesla Supercharger Port and New Powertrain
Lucid’s long-awaited second vehicle, the Gravity SUV, comes with a few surprises now. The company revealed the ute is capable of traveling 450 miles on a charge with 400 kW fast charging. Perhaps most importantly, starting Jan. 31, it will use the NACS as its standard charging port, gaining access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.
First Drive: 2025 Toyota 4Runner – Something for Everybody
If you’re planning to check out the 2025 Toyota 4Runner be prepared for choice overload. Not only has the automaker given the midsize SUV a complete makeover but it’s added more trim packages — including a 1st-ever Trailhunter. But once you sort through the nine options you’ll find a competent option for whatever your needs as, as Headlight.News discovered during a first drive. Here’s our review.
Alfa Romeo Pivots Away From All EV Lineup Towards Hybrids
Alfa Romeo confirms it’s moving away from an all-electric vehicle lineup as collapsing sales and other problems force the Italian automaker to pivot in an attempt to reach out to more customers.
Jeep Boss Intends to “Grow the Brand Back”
Jeep is making one of the riskiest moves in its storied history, rolling out its first global EV, the Wagoneer S. It will be followed by a flood of new models this coming year, part of a push by the off-road marque to “grow the brand back” after several unexpectedly disappointing years. Headlight.News looks at what Jeep has coming and how it will face its ongoing challenges.
Consumers See Lower Prices as Automakers Enjoy Strong January Sales
Despite the winter storms and bitter cold that’s enveloped much of the U.S for a chunk of January, consumers appear to be finding time to go to auto dealers and buy new vehicles. They’re being rewarded with lower average transaction prices in the process. Get details at Headlight.News.
First Drive: Jeep Wagoneer S Electrifies on First Drive
The new Jeep Wagoner S marks a major milestone for the Stellantis off-road brand as its first global all-electric vehicle. The 2-row SUV made its debut in New York last May but we’ve only now gotten a chance to see whether it can deliver on all its promises. To find out, Headlight.News headed out to San Diego this past weekend to put the electric Jeep through its paces.
Infiniti Makes it Official: Here’s What Models are Coming…and Going
As Headlight.News first reported, Infiniti will drop its two base SUVs as it restructures its product line-up and business model. But it will add its first EVs and some other new products. Here’s the complete story, now made official as the automaker meets with its dealers to outline the new program.
2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper Starts at $59,990, Arrives in March
Tesla confirms the 2025 Model Y Juniper will arrive in showrooms this March with a starting price of $59,990 as the revamped crossover attempts to reassert itself in the marketplace. But will CEO Elon Musk’s venture into high-level politics impact sales of the eagerly awaited Model Y makeover.
Exclusive: Infiniti to Tell Dealers It’s Downsizing Current Line-Up – But Adding Two New EVs
Struggling to counter an ongoing decline in sales, Infiniti has downsized its dealer operations and scaled up incentives. Now, as retailers gather in New Orleans for the annual National Automobile Dealers Assoc. convention, the luxury brand is set to reveal major changes in its product strategy. Among other things, at least two familiar product lines will end their run while Infiniti prepares to add its first all-electric models.
Long-Range Ram 1500 Pickup Scrapped, Report Reveals
After delaying the launch of its Ram 1500 REV pickup, the Stellantis truck brand now has pulled the plug on an extended-range version of the EV that was to have delivered as much as 500 miles per charge. For those who need that much range, the automaker sees buyers more likely to go with the Ramcharger with its gas-electric driveline. More from Headlight.News.