Gas prices have dipped below $4 a gallon – but are still well above what the average American motorist paid prior to the Iran War. And they could stay elevated for some time, reports Headlight.News.
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Have “Illegal” Immigrants Driven Up Auto Insurance Costs? Trump Says Yes. Data Says No
Auto insurance rates have gone up sharply this decade and the question is why premiums have risen so quickly. Pres. Trump points to illegal immigration. But that doesn’t appear to be matched by the data. Headlight.News has more.
Honey & Me: How a Cross-Country Trip, 16 Dogs in Tow, Changed Everything
What happened when a menagerie of homeless dogs needed to be moved cross-country? That’s when a gaggle of autowriters, analysts and PR folks came to the rescue. Here’s Part II of Operation Frodo EV.
Jeep, Honda Collectively Recall 2 Million Vehicles; Meanwhile Ford is Again Heading for a Recall Record
It’s a big week for automotive recalls – among the biggest, Jeep and Honda each are targeting more than 1 million vehicles due to safety defects. A potential fire risk has Jeep telling owners they should park their vehicles outside.Then there’s Ford which could soon set another recall record. Headlight.News has more.
BMW’s M Concept Neue Klasse Reveals the Future of a Monstrous, All-Electric M3
While other manufacturers may be slamming the brakes on their EV programs, BMW continues charging forward – and the new M Concept Neue Klasse suggests it’s getting ready to launch its first all-electric M3 as early as next year, a beast capable of delivering massive levels of horsepower instant torque. More from Headlight.News.
Ford Teams Up With Filson to Deliver a “Premium” Bronco Package
Ford’s hoping history can repeat itself with a new partnership with outdoor outfitter Filson. They’ve officially debuted a special edition Bronco SUV packing power, off-road performance and premium trim. It picks up on the long-running alliance Ford had with the old Eddie Bauer brand. More from Headlight.News.
First Look: These Two New Fiat CUVs Could Save Chrysler
Fiat revealed two new crossovers – and they could determine the long-term fate of the Chrysler brand which soon will get its own versions of the new Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback models. Currently the U.S. automakers is struggling with only one model in its line-up. More from Headlight.News.
Hybrids – and Even EVs – Are Propping Up the U.S. Auto Market
Sales of new vehicles remained steady in May. But despite conventional wisdom that the battery-electric market is dying, buyers showed renewed interest in electrified models, including EVs and hybrids. Headlight.News has more.
Toyota Scraps Plans For All-Electric LF-ZC Flagship
Toyota’s scrapped plans for the LF-ZC, the sedan that was set to serve as the new Lexus flagship. The move, Toyota said, reflects “fluctuations in market demand and the workload associated with vehicle planning and manufacturing,” and marks a sharp turnaround in EV strategy by the Japanese automaker’s new CEO. More from Headlight.News.
Ferrari Luce: Is This the “Destruction of a Legend”?
Ferrari officially pulled the covers off the Luce, its first-ever battery electric vehicle. Despite some kind words from Pope Leo, however, the reaction to the $640,000 was largely unflattering. Is this the product that brings the house of the “prancing pony” crashing down? Headlight.News has more.
Iran War Oil Crisis May be Adding $700 or More to Your Annual Fuel Bill
Three months after the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on Iran, fuel prices are hovering in the mid-$4.00-a-gallon range. And that’s hitting the average American motorist hard in the pocketbook. Tthose driving gas-powered vehicles can expect to pay an extra $706 a year for fuel should the war drag on and gas prices hold at current levels. Headlight.News has more.
Honda Idling Ridgeline Production Until 2028 – Blames Emissions Issues Rather Than Slow Sales
Honda will temporarily idle production of its midsize Ridgeline pickup later this year, though it plans to relaunch the truck in new form for the 2028 model year. The automaker blames trouble meeting new emissions rules. But skeptics say the truck has failed to generate the sort of sales numbers the automaker had been hoping for. More from Headlight.News.