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Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2025 | *Daily News*, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, Business, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Government, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lucid, Maserati, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Regulatory, Rivian, Sales, Stellantis, Tariffs, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Ferrari on Thursday revealed details about its first battery-powered model, the Elettrica. But the Italian automaker is delaying a second EV. And it’s not alone. Ford has scrapped several all-electric models, while Nissan pulled the plug on the 2026 Ariya. Acura just ended production of the ZDX and Stellantis has abandoned the all-electric Ram REV. Those are among a growing list of planned EVs that no longer will make it into production — or will be substantially delayed. Here are some of the others.

Stellantis Finally Pulls Out of its Sales Slump – But Federal Shutdown Weighs Over the Entire Industry

by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 2, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Chrysler, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Government, Green Power, Hybrids, Hyundai, Kia, Ram, Sales, Stellantis, Tariffs, Toyota, Volkswagen

Strong sales by the Jeep and Ram brands helped Stellantis reverse its long sales slide during the third quarter, even as Volkswagen faltered in the face of a challenging economy. While U.S. auto sales are running stronger than expected, analysts still worry about the impact of tariffs and the federal government shutdown in the months ahead.

Federal Incentives End Today – What Happens to EV Sales Now?

by Paul Eisenstein | Sep 30, 2025 | *Daily News*, Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Ram

Car dealers across the country have been busy writing up new orders for battery-electric vehicles in recent weeks, shoppers racing to take advantage of federal tax credits that expire on Sept. 30. But what happens come October 1? Will demand wither away? Headlight.News has more.

Acura Cancels ZDX EV While it Prepares to Launch the New RSX

by Paul Eisenstein | Sep 26, 2025 | *Daily News*, Acura, Business, Chevrolet, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Green Power, Honda, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Sales, Stellantis, Tariffs

Acura has canceled production of the all-electric ZDX, largely due to weak sales and concerns about the future of the EV market. But the Japanese luxury brand isn’t giving up on battery power entirely. It’s moving forward on plans to launch the new RSX EV sometime next year, reports Headlight.News.

A Week With: 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Crew Cab 4X4

by Jeffrey Zurschmeide | Sep 9, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Consumer Guides, First Drive, Motorsports, off-road, Racing, Ram

The battle of the behemoths heated up with the launch of the new Ram RHO. While not a full replacement for the monstrous TRX, it’s got the power and features to tackle even the toughest off-road environments. Add some serious luxury features and a price to match. Read the whole review at Headlight.News.

2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak Offers Hemi Power and 6 Million Option Combinations

by Paul Eisenstein | Aug 8, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Business, Consumer Guides, Dodge, Jeep, off-road, Ram, Stellantis

That popular burger chain isn’t the only place you can “have it your own way.” Dodge says buyers ordering the 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak SUV will have the ability to choose from a boggling 6 million different build combinations. One thing they’ll all have in common, though: a 710-horsepower Hemi V-8. More from Headlight.News.

Plunging $2.7 Billion into the Red, Stellantis Expects Even Bigger Hit from Trump Tariffs Later This Year

by Paul Eisenstein | Jul 21, 2025 | *Daily News*, Alfa Romeo, Business, Chrysler, Dodge, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Executives, Government, Maserati, Ram, Stellantis, Tariffs

Stellantis reported a preliminary loss of $2.7 billion for the first half of 2025 – and the second half is looking to be even worse, the automaker warned Monday, putting much of the blame on Pres. Donald Trump’s automotive tariffs. Add program cuts and other issues and it creates some big challenges for new CEO Antonio Filosa. More from Headlight.News.

Nearly 1.2 Million Ram Trucks Subject to Potential Rollaways Could be Recalled – Again

by Paul Eisenstein | Jul 9, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Ram, Recalls, Safety

NHTSA has launched a new investigation that could lead to the recall of as many as 1.2 million Ram trucks due to a potential rollaway problem. Reports indicate two previous recalls may not have fixed the problem. More from Headlight.News.

Hemi Madness: Buyers Race to Plunk Down Cash as V-8 Returns to Ram 1500 Line-Up

by Paul Eisenstein | Jul 3, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Ram

After suffering its worst year in more than a decade, Ram is heading for a big rebound this year and one move seems to be setting things right: the return of the Hemi V-8 for the big Ram 1500 pickup. With order banks now open, 10,000 buyers plunked down deposits in the first 24 hours. More from Headlight.News.

Stellantis Revives its SRT Performance Division Among Other Moves by New CEO

by Paul Eisenstein | Jul 2, 2025 | *Daily News*, Alfa Romeo, Business, Car Culture, Chrysler, Consumer Guides, Dodge, Executives, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Motorsports, Racing, Ram, Sales, Stellantis

New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa isn’t wasting time. He’s shaking up the automaker’s executive ranks – the latest move seeing Ram boss Tim Kuniskis expand his roll to include North American Marketing and Retail Strategy – while also reviving the old Street and Racing Technology division better known simply as SRT. More from Headlight.News.

Ram Launches 10/100 Warranty in Bid Rebuild Sales

by Paul Eisenstein | Jun 18, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Ram, Sales

The Ram brand is launching what it bills as the industry’s “best” warranty on full-size trucks and vans, ranging from the 1500 pickup to the big 5500 Chassis Cab. More from Headlight.News

Ford Launches F-150 Lobo “Street Truck”

by Paul Eisenstein | Jun 13, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Ford, off-road, Ram

Ford rolls out a sporty new take on F-150 pickup specifically designed for the street. Lowered and offered only with a 400-hp V-8, it becomes the second Ford truck to adopt the Lobo badge. Here’s more on the new Ford F-150 Lobo.

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