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Q&A: Gary Shapiro: High-Tech Autos Take the Stage at CES 2025

Q&A: Gary Shapiro: High-Tech Autos Take the Stage at CES 2025

by | Jan 6, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Computers, TVs, drones, “smart” appliances, digital cameras. If those are the things you think of when someone mentions “consumer electronics,” you’re not alone. But you should add automobiles to the list as, these days, they’re starting to look more like smartphones on wheels. Indeed, high-tech “mobility” is one of the big topics at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. To get a sense of what we can expect at CES 2025, Headlight.News spoke to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, the trade group sponsoring the annual event.

The Past Lane: Seven Memorable Mercurys

The Past Lane: Seven Memorable Mercurys

by | Jan 5, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

This week in 2011, the final Mercury automobile rolls off the line at Ford Motor Company’s St. Thomas Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada. The last Mercury, a Grand Marquis, is the dying vestige of a marque championed by Edsel Ford to fill the cavernous price gap between the Ford and Lincoln. Introduced in 1938, Ford sold more than 21 million Mercury vehicles during its 71-year lifetime. Being the middle child, it rarely had a distinct image, although it did have a handful of memorable models.

Boosted by Givebacks — and Uncertainty About the New Year — Automakers Deliver Solid December Sales

Boosted by Givebacks — and Uncertainty About the New Year — Automakers Deliver Solid December Sales

by | Jan 3, 2025 | , , , , , ,

The U.S. auto industry ended 2024 on a high note, manufacturers revealed Friday as they delivered uniformly solid sales numbers for December. That translated into the strongest full-year demand since the COVID pandemic struck in early 2020. Get the details at Headlight.News.

A Week With: Kia’s 2025 Carnival and 2025 EV9 — Defying Expectations

A Week With: Kia’s 2025 Carnival and 2025 EV9 — Defying Expectations

by | Jan 3, 2025 | , , , , , , , ,

The tagline “You’ve come a long way, baby” was once used for a less healthy product, but if you’ve climbed into just about any Kia in the last several years, you know it’s certainly applicable here. New products like the Carnival and EV9 continue to drive the automaker to new heights. Check out this comparison of two new Kia models at Headlight.News.

Jimmy Carter, Dead at 100, Had Major Influence on Auto Industry

Jimmy Carter, Dead at 100, Had Major Influence on Auto Industry

by | Dec 30, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

He may have had just one term in the White House but it came at a critical time for the nation, as a whole, and for  the auto industry, in particular. Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 100 oversaw changes to automotive safety and emissions regulations. He was also in the Oval Office at a time of a major oil embargo, an assault by automotive imports and a time of reckoning for Detroit’s automakers – including the near collapse of Chrysler Corp.

14 Models Driving Off Into the Sunset as 2024 Comes to a Close

14 Models Driving Off Into the Sunset as 2024 Comes to a Close

by | Dec 27, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ashes to ashes, dust to rust. The life of an automobile is fairly limited. And the same can be said for automotive nameplates. With only the rarest exceptions, even the most popular badges have finite lives, as the Ford Model Y and Volkswagen Beetle proved. With the arrival of the 2025 model year there are still more nameplates set to drive off into the sunset, the Chevrolet Malibu being just one of the best-known examples. Here’s a look at some other product lines we won’t see going forward.

From the Heartland to the Pacific, Operation Frodo Rescues Nearly 2 Dozen Abandoned Dogs

From the Heartland to the Pacific, Operation Frodo Rescues Nearly 2 Dozen Abandoned Dogs

by | Dec 24, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , ,

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, but he has a bright red beard, rather than a snowy white one, and he began his annual trip a bit early this year, with a coterie of automotive journalists substituting for the usual elves, set to deliver 23 beagles rather than toys. I was one of those who made this year’s journey…and like the rest of my colleagues, it made for a unique and heartwarming holiday adventure.

Over 90% of EV Drivers Plan to Remain Battery-Electric Owners

Over 90% of EV Drivers Plan to Remain Battery-Electric Owners

by | Dec 13, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Electric vehicle adoption has been on the rise and the latest study shows that once someone buys and EV it’s highly unlikely they’ll go back to internal combustion power. According to the Global EV Drivers Alliance, 92% of current EV owners will buy another one for their next vehicle. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

A Week With: 2024 BMW X1 M35i

A Week With: 2024 BMW X1 M35i

by | Dec 6, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

The “hot hatch” has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. A new generation of drivers discovered what many from previous generations already knew: hot hatches are among the best mixes of performance and practicality available. The segment features plenty of options, but one that may get lost in the shuffle is the BMW X1 M35i. Let’s see if we can change that at Headlight.News.

Dodge Muscling Up to “Save the Planet”

Dodge Muscling Up to “Save the Planet”

by | Dec 4, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

The steady shift toward electric vehicles may not hit home harder than with Dodge, America’s best-known muscle car brand. Now, the brand changes gears officially, kicking off the marketing campaign officials hope will make old-school fans of the gas-guzzling, rubber-burning muscle car that electric muscle cars are a thing. Check out the push for the new Dodge Charger Daytona at Headlight.News.