Battery power appears to have electrified the jurors of the North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year awards. Eight of the nine finalists are offered in all-electric or hybrid form. Here’s who’s on the list.
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Best SUVs for Seniors in 2024, Which Brand Makes The Grade?
SUVs have rapidly become the preferred vehicle of choice for a growing number of aging baby boomers. But which vehicle is the best for seniors in 2024?
Lexus, Toyota Top List for Most Reliable Used Cars
With the high cost of today’s new vehicles it’s likely no surprise that more buyers have turned to previously owned models. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort, safety or fuel economy. But if you’re looking for something used you should consider which models are most reliable. And, according to a new study, Lexus and Toyota top the chart. Which other brands should you consider – or avoid? And what are the most reliable models? More from Headlight.News.
J.D. Power Study Reveals Drivers Can be Overwhelmed by Technology
It’s often said you can never have too much of a good thing; however, J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study reveals that’s just not true. Drivers want certain types of advanced tech and little more. Find out what they want and why at Headlight.News.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Names Its Safest Cars for 2024
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names its safest cars for 2024 with the list covering every vehicle segment while also shining a light on how much vehicle safety has improved since the IIHS undertook its efforts to help automakers improve the safety of their vehicles.
Lincoln’s 2024 Nautilus Makes Ad Age’s 2024 America’s Hottest Brands List
Lincoln’s Nautilus CUV earns a spot on Ad Age’s America’s Hottest Brands of 2024″ list in potent example of how the CUV is attracting younger buyers to the Lincoln brand. Nautilus might also help bring more youth to the brand’s other models including the Navigator.
Biden Administration Doles Out $1.1B to GM, Stellantis to Convert Plants to EV Production
Although EV sales aren’t going at breakneck speed these days, automakers are still churning out new models and planning for future models. To make that easier, the Biden administration awarded $1.1 billion in grants to General Motors and Stellantis to convert existing plants to build electric vehicles and components. Get details at Headlight.News.
Koenigsegg Breaks Four Speed Records With Jesko Absolut
Koenigsegg raises the bar on speed records with Jesko Absolut. Swedish supercar maker confirms that the hypercar smashed four different world speed records as it made its way from 0 to 250 mph and 0 again on a recent high-speed run.
Ram, Porsche Top J.D. Power’s 2024 Initial Quality Study
The constant addition of new technologies to new vehicles continues to give automakers problems with quality, according to J.D. Power’s latest Initial Quality Study. The same study shows Ram and Porsche were the top quality brands in their categories. Go to Headlight.News for more details.
New Study Finds Tesla the “Most American-Made” Brand – But Foreign Marques Dominate
Tesla leads the list of the most “American-made” vehicles, with three of its product lines in the top 10, according to a new study. With one exception, the rest of that list was dominated by European and Japanese manufacturers.
Koreans, Electrified Vehicles Dominate World Car Awards
The Kia EV9 was named World Car of the Year during a ceremony at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, with Korean vehicles winning three of the six awards handed out by a panel of journalists from around the world. The annual event had more than a few surprises.
EVs Are Getting Better but Public Charging is Getting Worse
While the rate of growth may be slowing, EV sales hit a record 1 million last year as more and more Americans find them to be acceptable alternatives to conventional, gas-powered vehicles. But “charging anxiety” has become one of the key factors slowing EV growth, according to industry analysts. And a new J.D. Power study concludes that “Public charging isn’t just bad, it’s getting worse.” That said, most owners are ready to buy another EV when it’s time to trade in, especially those with the top-ranked BMW i4.