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CES 2024 Ushers In Era of “Software-Defined Vehicles”

CES 2024 Ushers In Era of “Software-Defined Vehicles”

by | Jan 5, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Today’s cars already function as computers on wheels, some equipped with over 100 onboard microprocessors. But tomorrow’s vehicles will go significantly further, offering the sort of software-based features and functions found on Apple and Android smartphones and making use of the latest AI technology. Tomorrow’s “software-defined vehicles” will transform what motorists can do while driving – while generating hundreds of billions of dollars in new revenue streams for automakers. We’ll get a look at what this means at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Here are the 40+ EVs Coming to Market in 2024

Here are the 40+ EVs Coming to Market in 2024

by | Dec 28, 2023 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

As recently as 2019 you’d have to struggle to find an EV at your local showroom. Today, however, there are more than 50 different nameplates available in the U.S., the vast majority offered with range exceeding 200 miles – and some products doubling that figure. But the pace of introductions is only set to accelerate, with dozens of new battery-electric vehicles soon coming to market. Headlight.News checks out the most interesting and important products debuting in 2024.

Dodge Charger and Challenger, Chrysler 300 Reach the End of the Line

Dodge Charger and Challenger, Chrysler 300 Reach the End of the Line

by | Dec 22, 2023 | , , , , , , , , ,

Like the rest of its North American assembly lines, the Stellantis plant in Brampton, Ontario will be idled over the long holiday break. But unlike the rest of the production network it will stay off-line through the 2024 model year. The three models produced in Brampton – the Dodge Charger and Challenger muscle cars, and the big Chrysler 300 sedan – are going out of production. An all-electric version of Challenger is in the works, but plans to replace the other two models are uncertain. More from Headlight.News

Musk Shuts Down Hyperloop

Musk Shuts Down Hyperloop

by | Dec 22, 2023 | , , , , , , ,

It was supposed to provide a high-speed alternative to air travel, but Elon Musk is quietly shutting down his once-promising hyperloop company at the end of this year. Its assets are being sold off to a Dubai-based shipping company, though it’s far from clear that will ever bring the maglev system into real-world operation. Get details at Headlight.News.

Mercedes Getting “Hyper-Personal’ at CES 2024

Mercedes Getting “Hyper-Personal’ at CES 2024

by | Dec 15, 2023 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

More than 500 automakers, auto suppliers and other “mobility” manufacturers will be on hand for this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, including Mercedes-Benz. The German luxury brand plans to introduce a “hyper-personalized” version of its MBUX infotainment system, using AI to deliver a more “natural, human-like interaction.” Headlight.News looks at what Mercedes, BMW, Honda and other automakers have in store for CES 2024.

 Cruise Cuts Quarter of Workforce – Including Nine Senior Execs Linked to Near-Fatal Pedestrian Crash

 Cruise Cuts Quarter of Workforce – Including Nine Senior Execs Linked to Near-Fatal Pedestrian Crash

by | Dec 14, 2023 | , , , , , , , , ,

Cruise LLC, GM’s autonomous vehicle arm, continues to feel the impact of an October 2 crash that nearly killed a pedestrian in San Francisco. The robotaxi company will eliminate a quarter of its workforce in a bid to move onto “a more deliberate path with safety as the north star.” That includes nine senior executives cited in an ongoing safety investigation.”

Honda Debuting New EV “Series” at CES Next Month

Honda Debuting New EV “Series” at CES Next Month

by | Dec 6, 2023 | , , , , , , , ,

Even as it prepares to launch its first long-range EV for the U.S. market, Honda said it will introduce an all-new “series” of global battery-electric vehicles during next month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The even will mark the launch of the first models developed internally by Honda, rather than as part of a partnership with General Motors.

You Know You Want This Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Hypercar

You Know You Want This Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Hypercar

by | Dec 4, 2023 | , , , , ,

While there are no final specs, we’re betting you’ll hit 60 before you can pronounce the name of this exotic new hypercar, the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept. We know you want it. And you may even get to drive it. If you play the Gran Turismo video game, anyway. It made its debut at the Gran Turismo World Series World Finals in Barcelona, Spain over the weekend and will be available to anyone playing the game come January. Headlight.News checks out the virtual exotic.

Kia EV3, EV4 Concepts Likely to Go Into Production

Kia EV3, EV4 Concepts Likely to Go Into Production

by | Nov 17, 2023 | , , , , , , ,

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

Polestar Betting on New Battery That Will Charge Nearly as Fast as You Can Fill Your Gas Tank

Polestar Betting on New Battery That Will Charge Nearly as Fast as You Can Fill Your Gas Tank

by | Nov 10, 2023 | , , , ,

Polestar hopes to become the first automaker to adopt a unique new battery design that will address one of the biggest concerns about EVs: their long charging times. Developed by start-up StoreDot, the technology is capable of adding 100 miles of range in just five minutes. And, unlike existing chemistry, StoreDot and Polestar claim repeated fast-charging won’t degrade battery life.