The high cost of today’s EVs has slowed demand. But there’s one model now priced at just $14,000, making it one of the lowest-priced vehicles on the market. But there is one catch: those 3,000 Fisker Ocean SUVs are being liquidated as part of the automaker’s bankruptcy. Whether you’ll be able to get parts and service going forward is far from certain.
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A Week With: 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat FX4 — The Flexible Off-Roader
The popularity of pickups remains unquestioned, and after a week in the 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat with the FX4 off-road package, it quickly becomes apparent why — they’re do-it-all vehicles. Find out more in our review at Headlight.News.
2024 VW Tiguan Special Edition Debuts Ahead of All-New 2025 Model
With an all-new Volkswagen Tiguan arriving for 2025, the German automaker is offering a Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition special edition as the current model wraps up its run. The Tiguan’s line-up consists of ascending S, SE, SE R-Line Black, and SEL R-Line trim levels,...
New Vehicles Less Affordable in June as Credit Declines
Anyone who bought a new car, truck or SUV last month likely paid a little more than they would have in May. Multiple factors are working in concert to keep prices higher than consumers would like. Get the story at Headlight.News.
GM CEO Mary Barra Backtracks on EV Goals, Confirms Push Into Hybrids
GM CEO Mary Barra confirms that the company has backtracked on its EV plans as slowing growth in the segment is forcing the company to shift towards expanding into PHEV and hybrids in an attempt to comply with tightening efficiency and emissions standards.
2025 Cadillac Escalade Gets A “Mid-Cycle Major” Makeover
The Cadillac Escalade gets an update for 2025, but it’s more than what you’d normally expect, mid-cycle. Along with the requisite tweaks to exterior and interior styling, it adds an assortment of new tech features, including power-operated doors and a 55-inch pillar-to-pillar digital display borrowed from the new, all-electric Escalade IQ. Here’s a closer look.
Kia’s Tasman Pickup is Big Gamble, How Will It Measure Up Against Rivals?
Kia’s Tasman pickup is a big gamble for the Korean car company but what is the company planning to do to help the Tasman stand out against rivals like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevrolet Colorado while also building customer loyalty at the same time?
VinFast Hits the Brakes, Delays U.S. Plant Opening Until 2028
Vietnamese EV start-up VinFast announced a “prudent,” 3-year delay in the opening of its first U.S. assembly plant. It’s the latest in a series of setbacks for the automaker which suffered a wave of harsh reviews for its initial offering, the VF 8 crossover.
Honda Teases 2026 Passport TrailSport, Promises More Capability
The Honda Passport has proven to be a sales hit for the company with the rugged SUV building a strong following among SUV buyers. However, the model is also starting to show its age and is in need of a refresh. Honda has delivered and has teased the next-generation Passport.
Hyundai Seven Concept Reappearing as New 3-Row EV Due Later This Year
Hyundai confirmed a three-row EV will start rolling into U.S. showrooms later this year. The automaker isn’t saying much about the all-electric crossover but it appears likely to be based on the automaker’s Seven Concept and will likely adopt the Ioniq 7 nameplate.
Lucid Pushes Efficiency to New Levels with 2025 Air Pure Model
Many EV makers want to see just how far they can get their vehicles to travel on a single charge or how fast it can recharge using a fast DC charger, but Lucid’s improved its industry-leading efficiency to a new high. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Headlight. News Podcast For The Week of 7-15-24 -Transplants Dominate The U.S. – Dealers Crippled – Red Bull Hypercar – Ranger Review – This Week in Automotive History
This week's edition of the Headlight.News podcast focuses on foreign automakers increasing their presence in vehicle production, Dealers being crippled by a cyberattack, and Red Bull's newest hypercar. We also review the Ford Ranger and take a look at This Week in...