Volvo’s EX90 flagship finally begins mass production after a two-year delay. Model will spearhead massive EX product blitz.
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First Drive: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia – Wagon, SUV or Something Entirely New?
Station wagon or SUV? The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is a bit of both. Offered only in hybrid, all-wheel-drive form, it’s the second model to wear the Crown badge as part of a new Toyota sub-brand. The Signia is just rolling into U.S. showrooms and Headlight.News offers this first drive review.
Mopar Releases Annual Special Edition Vehicle
Each year, Mopar, the aftermarket business for Stellantis, puts together a special edition vehicle using components from its portfolio. This year the business unit took on the Jeep Gladiator for a limited run of 250 vehicles. Get details at Headlight.News.
Cadillac Still Interested in Building a Hypercar, Will GM Approve It for Production?
Cadillac might be turning its eye onto the hypercar market according to a newly published report
Ram 1200 To Make Debut In Mexico, Could Preview a Potential Future Model for The U.S.
Ram’s 1200 pickup signals return to the compact truck segment. Peugeot technology and sturdy platform make 1200 standout
Ford Posts Double Digit Sales Gain In May, Hybrids and EVs Continue To Attract Buyers
Ford posts double-digit sales gain during May as EV and hybrids attract buyers.
Shift to Plug-in Hybrids and Range-Extenders Accelerates
While growth in the battery-electric vehicle segment has slowed sharply this year, sales are rising fast for hybrids – and automakers like Toyota, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Group and others are forecasting demand could grow at a near exponential rate for plug-in hybrids and range-extenders – driven in part by revised federal emissions standards.
Genesis Shifts Gears On EVs, Report Says Range-Extended Hybrid Coming By 2026
New report indicates that Genesis is pivoting away from EV plans with hybrid version of GV70 SUV.
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Takes Luxury to the Backwoods, Starts at $74,700
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain channels rugged capability with distinctive wagon luxury to create unique trail-ready offering
Chevy Offers Second Tease of Upcoming Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet teased the soon-to-arrive Corvette ZR1 for the second time. This time, the short video on YouTube offers a look at the rear end of the next model as well as some very clear sound. The new model definitely offers a different note … perhaps that of a twin turbo? Get details at Headlight.News.
Toyota, 3 Other Japanese Automakers, Acknowledge Cheating on Safety and Emissions Tests
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda “sincerely” apologized Monday for the automaker’s role in a cheating scandal that has swept through the Japanese auto industry. The industry giant, along with Honda, Mazda and Suzuki have pleaded after a government investigation in their home market revealed they rigged emissions and safety tests. Production of some of the vehicles have been halted, as a result.
Jeep Electrifies – Lucid and Fisker Cut Jobs – New BMW 3-Series – Chevy Equinox Review and This Week In Automotive History
Headlight News for The Week of 6-3-2024 – Jeep Electrifies – Lucid and Fisker Cut Jobs – New BMW 3-Series – Chevy Equinox EV Review – This Week in Automotive History