The maker of the off-road-focused Grenadier, Ineos Automotive, plans to stop production of the SUV at is plant in France. The company says financial issues at a supplier resulted in a parts shortage, forcing the stoppage. Get details at Headlight.News.
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GM EV Owners Get to Use Tesla Superchargers with New Adapter
Like so many other automakers making electric vehicles, General Motors signed on to use the Tesla Supercharger network. Now owners of Cadillac Lyriqs, Chevrolet Equinox EVs and more can use the chargers with a new NACS DC adapter from the automaker. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Stellantis, UAW Square Off Over Commitments Made During Strike
Stellantis product plans are in flux, leading to an increasingly bitter dispute with the United Auto Workers. The union is demanding the company honor commitments made during contract negotiations last year. The dispute could threaten in launch of the Ramcharger planned for early next year. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Recall Repairs Not Free with Fisker
Those sacred few Fisker Ocean owners continue to discover new ways they’re getting worked over. The latest? The now-bankrupt EV maker is only providing the parts for recalls free of charge. Owners will need to pay the labor costs. Find out more at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Prestige
Genesis continues to ensure its vehicles offer an impressive coalescence of luxury and performance. The 2024 G70 RWD 3.3T Prestige keeps that trend on track. Check out our review of the new G70 at Headlight.News.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD Is Crazy Fast
If anything can be said of the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, it’s that it’s the finest Ford Mustang ever built — at least when comes to engineering. Get the details at Headlight.News.
New Vehicles at Their Most Affordable in Three Years
Rising incentives and falling interest rates combined to make new vehicles more affordable in August compared to July. In fact, they are at the most affordable levels in more than three years, according to new data. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Automakers Making Progress on Pesky Electronic Problems
For years, problems with infotainment systems and other electronics in new vehicles have been the bane of automakers’ existence. However, it appears the industry’s beginning to get handle on resolving these issues, at least according to the latest J.D. Power study. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Genesis Planning Hypercar for 24 Hours of Le Mans – And Production Model Could Follow
Genesis is heading to Le Mans. The luxury brand is developing a new hypercar to compete in that legendary 24-hour race and other events that are part of the World Endurance Championship. With the Korean manufacturer also set to introduce its new Magma performance line-up, this is raising questions about whether Genesis might also bring a production version to market.
Is Musk’s Political Shift Hurting Tesla?
As the CEO of Tesla and an outspoken advocate of green technology, Elon Musk developed a large and loyal fanbase and was frequently credited as a major force helping to build demand for the automaker’s EVs. But things have changed over the nearly two years since Musk purchased what was then Twitter and began a visible shift towards the political right. That’s changed perceptions of the South African-born Musk for many former fans. But is that costing Tesla sales? Headlight.News has this story.
GM Announces Potentially Far-Reaching Collaboration with Hyundai
General Motors have inked a Memorandum of Understanding, a preliminary agreement that could lead to joint work on everything from hydrogen fuel-cells to the development and production of new gas and battery-powered vehicles. But the MoU raises questions about the future of GM’s current relationship with Japanese automaker Honda.
VW Rolls Out More Powerful Taos for 2025
Volkswagen’s enjoying strong results in 2024, buoyed largely by their lineup of SUVs. Hoping to keep the good times rolling, VW updated with 2025 Taos with more horsepower, an updated dashboard and some exterior tweaks to keep the overall look fresh. Get the details at Headlight.News.