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First Look: All-Electric 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona – And it Gets a Gas-Powered Sibling

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 5, 2024 | *Daily News*, Car Culture, Concept Vehicles, Dodge, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Lucid, Motorsports, Technology, Tesla

Dodge lifted the covers today on the eagerly awaited Charger Daytona. The replacement for the brand’s ancient muscle car line-up made its debut in concept form barely 18 months ago, billed as “the world’s first all-electric muscle car.” But Dodge offered up a few surprises during a media briefing: it will not only offer three distinct performance versions of the Daytona EV but add both 2- and 4-door models. And there’ll also be a Dodge Charger gas model using the new Hurricane engine. More from Headlight.News.

Nissan Slashes 2024 Ariya Prices To Spur Demand and Respond To Competition

by Carl Malek | Mar 5, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, EVs and batteries, Nissan

Nissan cuts prices on 2024 Nissan Ariya as the market for EVs heats up. The move is seen as an attempt to spur demand for the slow-selling EV CUV. Get details at Headlight.News.

GM Recalls 820,000 Full-Size Pickups to Fix Tailgate Issue

by Carl Malek | Mar 4, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Chevrolet, General Motors, GMC, Government, Sales

General Motors issued an expanded recall Monday involving 820,000 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD models due to tailgate issue. Recall affects trucks that were sold in the United States and Canada during 2020-2024. Get details at Headlight.News.

Ford, Volvo Report Double-Digit Sales Jumps in February

by Michael Strong | Mar 4, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Hybrids, Sales

The last two automakers reporting new vehicle sales results for February, Ford and Volvo, kept up the trend if big returns. Ford sales were up 10.5% while Volvo jumped 38%. Find out more about what the big sellers were at Headlight.News.

“High Likelihood” Nissan Will Invest $400 Million in Alliance with Fisker

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 4, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Concept Vehicles, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Fisker, Green Power, Nissan, Renault, Technology

Struggling Fisker Inc. could get tossed a lifeline by Japan’s second-largest automaker. In turn, Nissan could gain some much-needed momentum as it struggles to catch up to key competitors in the EV market, according to a new report. A deep source, meanwhile, tells Headlight.News “there is a high likelihood” the alliance could come together in the coming month.

Ford Racing F-150 Lightning Demonstrator at Pikes Peak

by Michael Strong | Mar 4, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, EVs and batteries, Ford, Green Power, Motorsports, Safety, Technology

Ford is heading to Colorado to summit Pikes Peak with an F-150 Lightning EV demonstrator in June. It’s the second straight year the automaker’s charged up the mountain with an EV, doing so last year in its electric SuperVan. More and more battery-electrics are heading to the top. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Sales of Hybrids Help Automakers Boost February Deliveries

by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 1, 2024 | *Daily News*, Acura, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Genesis, Green Power, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Sales, Subaru, Toyota

With a boost from sales of hybrids leading the way, Asian automakers posted steady increases in sales during February as Honda, Toyota, Kia and Subaru all reported gains during what is often a difficult month for selling cars. Get details at Headlight.News.

Fisker’s Future Potentially In Jepoardy After Company Misses Q4 Production & Sales Targets

by Carl Malek | Mar 1, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Trending*, Automakers, Business, Earnings and Financials, Fisker, Sales

Tesla rival Fisker misses Q4 production and sales targets as the company also struggles to maintain cash reserves to survive through the remainder of 2024. The company still optimistic that it can achieve future growth through future investments. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

Used Tesla Cybertruck Sells for $244,000

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 1, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Sales, Technology, Tesla

It’s anyone’s guess how well the Tesla Cybertruck will do long-term. Even CEO Elon Musk has sent mixed signals about the stainless steel-bodied electric pickup. But, with production ramping up a painfully slow rate, it appears that some of those who truly want the EV will pay a substantial premium to get one – even a used one, with a brief auction resulting in one customer shelling out more than double the sticker price.

High Adventure on the Alcan 5000 Winter Rally

by Jeffrey Zurschmeide | Mar 1, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Car Culture, GMC, Motorsports, Personalities, Safety, Travel and road trips

With my own eyes, I saw a large lynx cross the road ahead of us as we rounded a corner, with a sizable hare in its mouth destined to become the cat’s next meal. The lynx was massive, perhaps 40 pounds, and sleek in its ticked white winter coat. Read more at www.headlight.news.

All-New Fiat 500e Jumps into Crowded Market with Style

by John Faulkner | Mar 1, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Fiat, Sales, Technology

Fiat recently reintroduced the cute-as-a-button 500e. The new model is ready for a second run in the U.S. and may be the jumping off point for a larger return of the brand to the minds of consumers. Headlight.News took a closer look at the newest EV coming to the market.

Ford EV Owners Now Can Start Using Tesla Superchargers

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 29, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Ford, Green Power, Sales, Stellantis, Technology, Tesla

It’s official. Starting on Leap Day owners of Ford EVs will be able to plug into any of more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers. That roughly doubles the number of public chargers that they previously had access to. With “charger anxiety” seen as one of the biggest obstacles to widespread EV adoption, Ford is hoping this will help up boost demand for its all-electric products. To make it even easier, Ford will begin shipping free Tesla adapters to its owners starting late next month.

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