Rolls Royce polishes crown jewel in its vehicle lineup with the 2025 Cullinan Series II SUV. More luxury defines driving experience and tweaked styling enhances the SUV’s wow factor.
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Stellantis Faces New Threat as Workers at Key Stamping Plant Vote to OK Strike
Months after settling a crippling strike at its North American automotive operations, Stellantis faces the threat of another walkout, workers at a critical stamping plant in suburban Detroit giving union leaders the okay to shut down the facility if no agreement can be reached over health and safety issues. A walkout would also shutter key Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram assembly lines.
Car Sales Fall, Ferrari’s New 812 and Polestar Charges in 10 Minutes Top This Week’s Headlight News Podcast
The Headlight News for the Week of 5-6-24 covers Auto Sales Stumble – New Ferrari 812 – Polestar EV Can Charge in 10 Minutes – Kia Telluride Review and This Week in Automotive History. Check out the podcast at Headlight.News.
2025 Genesis GV80 Gives Buyers More Style and Technology, Starts at $59,050
2025 Genesis GV80 is looking to firmly establish itself in the luxury SUV segment with its updated interior, tweaked exterior, and a pricing ladder that allows it to maintain its place as a value-focused contender for family buyers.
Mercedes-Benz Drops The Top on Fun With 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet
Mercedes-Benz is aiming to please sunseekers with the 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet. More power and sharper styling make this droptop a rockstar.
Plagued by Thefts, High Costs, Free2move Car-Sharing Service All But Shuts Down
Stellantis has all but completely abandoned its Free2move ride-sharing service due to a variety of problems including thefts, damage and high operating costs. Free2move continues operating only in Washington, D.C. and could close its U.S. operations entirely.
First Look: 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri
The Ferrari 812’s replacement retains V-12 power without the aid of or turbocharging or hybrid technology. As expected, Ferrari revealed the Ferrari 12Cilindri Friday in Maranello. Offered as a Coupe or Spider, the 12Cilindri models replace the Ferrari 812, and is...
Rivian Gets $827M to Expand Illinois Plant to Build New Vehicle
EV maker Rivian received $827 million in new incentives from the State of Illinois to expand its production facility in Normal. The company currently builds all of its vehicles there, but the expansion will allow it increase production levels as well as handle...
2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Provides Low-Key Luxury and Family Hauling Versatility
Look past its aggressive face and you'll find the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy's easy manner makes for one relaxing ride. Sometimes, car names don’t fit their intended purpose, yet other times, they do. Consider the 2024 Hyundai Palisade. A palisade is “a fence of...
Jeep Gladiator Slated to get 4xe PHEV Model, Will Make Its Debut In 2025
Jeep confirms that the Gladiator pickup will join its Wrangler SUV cousin in getting a PHEV 4xe variant as part of the brand’s broader plans for electrification.
Ford Posts Record Month for Hybrid Vehicle Sales as the Company Also Deals with Decreasing F-150 Sales
Ford Motor Co. set a monthly record for sales of hybrid vehicles during April as its sales slipped last month as sales of the full-size F-150 pickup weakened.
Polestar 5 Prototype Using New Battery That Can Charge Up in 10 Minutes
Among the many obstacles to widespread EV adoption, consumers often cite long charging times. But a new battery breakthrough could make it as quick – and potentially even easier – to charge up an EV as it is to fill a gas tank. A Polestar 5 prototype is going from a 10 to 80% charge in just 10 minutes.