With the UAW looking to represent the battery plants run by automakers, Stellantis revealed its plans to partner with Samsung SDI on a $3.2 billion facility in Kokomo, Indiana. Get the details at Headlight.News.
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Canadian Auto Workers Strike Deal with GM
Just over 12 hours after walking off the job, Unifor reached a tentative deal with General Motors, the second of the three automakers the union is negotiating with. The two sides couldn’t get it done yesterday, and 4,300 workers then walked off their posts. Details at Headlight.News.
Rumor Mill: Toyota May Have a GR Version of the Prius in the Works
As the world’s first high-volume gas-electric hybrid, Toyota showed how far you could stretch a gallon of gas. But, with last year’s launch of the fifth-generation Prius, the automaker also shows that hybrids can be not only attractive but fun to drive. Might the Japanese giant be ready to take the fun factor to new levels? That’s a distinct possibility, rumors from Japan suggesting it has a GR edition in the works.
First Look: 2024 BMW X2
It was way back in March when BMW first teased the launch of the second-generation X2, the most recent addition to its lineup of Sport Activity Vehicles. While its not set to make its formal debut at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, the Bavarian automaker is pulling the wraps off the 2024 BMW X2 ahead of time.
Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept Takes Aim at “Eco-Minded Outdoor Travelers”
Nissan is going to extremes — for the Japan Mobility Show, that is. The automaker plans to reveal an assortment of EV show cars at the annual event and, after giving us a sense of how it might plug into city life with the Hyper Urban Crossover, it’s now taking us out on the trail with the eco-friendly Nissan Hyper Adventure concept.
If the 2023 Kia EV6 GT is the Future, Sign Us Up Now
With graceful curves, an attractive cabin laden with plenty of convenience technology and advanced driver assistance systems to match, the 2023 Kia EV6 gives EVs plenty of appeal. However, a less-than-stellar range is a drawback to all that power and performance. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
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Mercedes-Maybach Goes Up, Up and Away!
Space, the final frontier? It seems like space tourism is finally becoming a real thing. And Mercedes-Maybach wants to get in on the action. But its partnership with Space Perspective, which bills itself as a “carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company” will take passengers up into the heavens in an appropriately luxurious style. Get the story at Headlight.News.
Tesla Cuts Prices Again as it Pushes for Full-Year Delivery Goal
EV leader Tesla is cutting prices again. The sales leader in the segment is looking to offset some economic uncertainties in order to set another full-year sales record. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Q&A: Vinay Shahani, Vice President of Lexus Marketing
With the arrival of the Lexus TX, Lexus is finally clarifying its three-row SUV lineup with very distinct offerings. Headlight.News sat down with Vinay Shahani, vice president of Lexus marketing, to talk about the Lexus lineup and how the brand is changing.
Karma Teases Debut of All-Electric Supercoupe
Ready to emerge from the mist, Karma Automotive is planning to show it’s ready to compete with a “rapidly paced product plan.” And, as Headlight.News has learned, that will include a new, all-electric supercoupe set to debut in Las Vegas Nov. 11.
Kia Niro SX Touring Hybrid Brings the Goods — Inexpensively
With gas prices still high and electric vehicle price tags even higher, finding a reasonably priced hybrid crossover seems like a wise choice for many new car buyers. However, there so many options, it can cause a bit of mental paralysis. Headlight.News suggests a look at the 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring PHEV.