New report indicates that Genesis is pivoting away from EV plans with hybrid version of GV70 SUV.
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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
Subaru Drivers Get the Most Speeding Tickets
Seemingly, more and more people are driving too fast for conditions these days; however, drivers of certain vehicles get caught speeding more than others, starting with Subarus. Go to Headlight.News for the details.
Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai Report Strong Sales During May, Electrified Vehicles Leading The Way
Automakers post strong May sales numbers as they prepare for summer sales surge. Toyota and Lexus have strong showing while Kia and Hyundai bank on EVs.
$25,000 Jeep EV Coming “Very Soon,” Says Stellantis CEO
The Jeep brand just launched its first EV for the U.S. market but more are on the way – including a $25,000 all-electric SUV that should be on sale “very soon,” according to Carlos Tavares, CEO of Jeep parent Stellantis.
Honda Wants To Build Its Own Hypercar According to Report, New Partnership With Aston Martin Might Help
The Acura NSX may have been axed, but Honda’s ambition to build a two-door hypercar is far from dead according to a new report.
2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio: The Most Fun SUV You Can Buy
Alfa’s biggest SUV is still a must-have choice for fun
Jeep Will Offer Six Different Electrified Powertrain Options: From Mild Hybrid to EV
Jeep launched its first all-electric model, the Wagoneer S, this week and has more coming. But the brand wants to give buyers “freedom of choice” and, rather than go 100% EV, officials told Headlight.News they’ll soon offer six different electrified powertrain...
Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Ushers in Era of Off-Road EVs
The Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept is a more rugged version of the all-electric Wagoneer S the automaker revealed in New York on Thursday. Capable of rock-crawling and deep-water fording, it’s designed to take on the same sort of challenges as gas-powered Trailhawk models do today. A production version is likely, Jeep officials said. But it’s by no means the only automaker exploring a potentially big market for off-road-ready EVs.