Cruise will slash the number of cities where it’s testing its autonomous vehicle technology in the wake of a serious crash last month. And it is delaying the launch of the driverless robocab it hoped to put on the road next year, the General Motors subsidiary announced. Headlight.News has the latest.
Porsche just lifted the covers on its third-generation Panamera. And while it doesn’t break major ground from a design direction, there’s plenty to take note of. The 2024 Porsche Panamera delivers more power, upgraded infotainment technology, improved safety gear, and enhanced ride and handling. Headlight.News checks out the latest edition of the distinctive German luxury sedan.
Death and taxes aren’t the only things we can expect in life, at least not if you own a car. Yet, this year the oil industry is breaking its own cardinal rule and lowering gas prices just in time for a Thanksgiving holiday expected to bring record traffic. As Headlight.News reports, one chain will offer fuel for as low as $1.99 a gallon.
Thanksgiving is always a busy time when it comes to travel, and the experts are warning that the numbers should hit a record this year. So, it helps to prepare yourself and your vehicle ahead of time. And Headlight.News can also tip you off on the best times to travel to avoid the rush. Headlight.News can help you travel safely.
Ford will cut its projected investment in a new EV battery plant in Marshall, Michigan by $1 billion while also cutting back on the number of workers it expects to hire, the automaker confirmed Tuesday. The plant will roll out barely half as many batteries as originally expected, reports Headlight.News.
Electric vehicle sales have been on the rise for much of 2023, although they’ve leveled off in the past few months. A new study reveals that cool down mirrors that of Americans wanting to buy new EVs at about 25%, which is about the same as last year. Details at Headlight.News.
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UAW President Shawn Fain pledged to be transparent with union members, and that openness has including revealing future product plans, such as talking about the expected arrival of the Jeep Wrangler EV in 2028. Find out more at Headlight.News.
They’re just concept vehicles. For now, at least, but Headlight.News has confirmed that Kia is all but certain to put into production the two prototypes it revealed at the LA Auto Show, the EV3 crossover and EV4 sedan. Both will help the South Korean carmaker appeal to a more budget-constrained mainstream audience than the current Kia EV6 SUV. More from Headlight.News
General Motors CEO Mary Barra likes to say the carmaker is “on a path to an all-electric future,” and no GM brand is moving faster than Cadillac. It’s already building the Lyriq, and is getting ready to roll out both the Escalade IQ and the exotic halo car, the Celestiq. Next, it seems is a downsized electric SUV, the Optiq, and these are the first teaser images. Headlight.News checks out the new EV and has insight on what it will offer.
The competitive nature of sport utility sales was reinforced at the LA Auto Show with the debut of the 2024 Kia Sorento and its 2025 hybrid siblings. The HEV and PHEV models will arrive later next year to round out the lineup. Get details at Headlight.News.
Subaru has taken the wraps off the all-new 2025 Forester, and while the new car is not a whole lot different from the old car, the adage of “why mess with success?” definitely applies. Find out more at Headlight.News.