Headlight News for the Week of 2-12-24: Chicago Auto Show reveals – New Porsche Taycan – Seven Automakers Team for Charging Network – Ford Explorer Timberline review – This Week in Automotive History
Automakers
EV Makers Cutting Prices Again
Tesla and Rivian have gotten the scissors out again, cutting prices on their new offerings. The reductions are temporary for Tesla while Rivian’s cuts are designed to help offset being ineligible for part of the $7,500 federal tax credit. Get the details at Headlight.News.
First Look: 2025 Aston Martin Vantage
Aston Martin revealed its all-new 2025 Aston Martin Vantage sports car Sunday alongside its new Vantage GT3 race car, which will do battle the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the Fanatec GT World Challenge among other...
The Past Lane: The Birth of a High-Performance Chrysler
It’s postwar America, and by the early 1950s, two-seat roadsters are everywhere. That trend leads Chrysler Corp. to develop one of its more successful models: the 1955 Chrysler C300. Check it out in The Past Lane.
New Tesla Supercharger Rival Ionna Opens Up; Backed By Seven Major Automakers
A group of seven major automakers officially launched Ionna — aimed at becoming an EV charging network to rival the Tesla Supercharging system — and, in the process, give motorists more confidence they’ll be able to charge up their battery-electric vehicles wherever they travel.
As EV Sales Growth Slows, Automakers Accelerate Hybrid, Plug-In Plans
Volkswagen “remains committed” to its aggressive EV program, the automaker’s U.S. chief executive said. But, as sales growth slows, the German auto giant is also considering adding hybrids and plug-in hybrids to its American fleet. And it’s not alone. Other manufacturers who’ve made major commitments to EVs, such as Kia, are also turning to hybrids to help them meet emissions targets because of consumer resistance to all-electric vehicles.
Americans Don’t Have Much Faith in Self-Driving Vehicles
Recent headlines about self-driving vehicles being involved in crashes and a lack of knowledge about the technology suggest Americans aren’t in any hurry to let their car, truck or utility vehicle take the wheel. Headlight.News has details.
2025 Kia Carnival Makes Windy City Debut
Kia pumped life into an otherwise quiet Chicago Auto Show today, launching two new models at the McCormick Place Convention Center, including a new version of the Carnival people-mover which adds new technology, an updated design and a fuel-saving hybrid drivetrain option. Headlight.News checks out the 2025 Kia Carnival.
First Look: 2025 Kia K5 Gets Midcycle Update
More power from a new base engine, more tech, new safety features and a midcycle design update, Kia rolls out the 2025 K5 sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. Headlight.News checks it out.
GM Keeps Pushing Toward All-Electric Future, Hiring Former Tesla Exec
General Motors is staying the course, it would seem, when it comes to its all-electric future. The company announced it has hired a former Tesla executive to oversee its battery development and operations. Find out more at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Volvo V60 Cross Country B5 AWD
Volvo’s long been known for its wagons, and the latest V60 Cross Country conjures up memories of wagons past. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
Porsche’s Charged Up about 2025 Taycan Trio
Porsche made waves a few years ago when it introduced the all-electric Taycan. Now that we all know how to say the name correctly, they’ve rolled out the next iteration of its bestselling battery-electric model for the 2025 model year. Get details at Headlight.News.