U.S gas prices fall bucking traditional summer trend for increases as Americans engage in summer travel
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Your Smartphone May Be Snitching On You to Your Insurance Company
How you drive is something your insurance company would like to know about, and some motorists willing reveal that information hoping to get lower rates. But even without your consent your driving habits are being revealed – by your smartphone, according to a new report, and not always with your consent.
Jeep, Ford Top “Most Patriotic” List for 2024
Not counting the country’s armed forces, the most patriotic brands in the U.S. are Jeep and Ford, according to a new survey. It’s the second year in a row that Jeep finished at the top while Ford moved from No. 3 up to No. 2 this year. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Trump Loads Campaign Appearance With False EV Claims
In years past, Donald Trump has declared he is “all for” EVs, but you’d have a hard time believing it based on the claims made during a weekend campaign rally. Declaring battery power a “hoax,” the presumptive GOP nominee for president insisted there are “no chargers,” and that EVs are so heavy they’d destroy every bridge in the country. He also warned during a stop in Las Vegas that electric boats can’t float, among other problems.
Nissan Claims Next-Gen GT-R Won’t Be Half-Hearted Afterthought
Nissan claims that next generation GT-R will be poised for a comeback and not be a half-hearted project.
Kia Issues “Park Outside” Recall for 462,869 Telluride SUVs
Kia recalled more than 462,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years. As part of the action, the South Korean automaker issued a “park outside” order due to the potential for fire. Get details at Headlight.News.
BMW Slashes XM Pricing to Try and Reinvigorate Sales According to Report
BMW reportedly forced to slash prices as slow-selling XM performance SUV remains glued to dealer lots
Musk Faces Growing Opposition to $56B Pay Deal Ahead of 6/13 Vote
A growing number of investors have announced they will vote against the $56 billion pay package Tesla’s board of directors wants to give CEO Elon Musk – though the South African-born executive insists he has lined up enough support for the proposals approval during a shareholder’s meeting this week. What happens if the plan is rejected? Musk already has fired a warning shot.
Road Test Review – 2024 Range Rover Velar – SUV Has Style and Tech On Its Side
2024 Range Rover Velar pushes the design envelope for a Range Rover but without compromising its core values
Jeep Admits It Has Too Many Trim Levels, Confirms Future Models Will Have Less
Jeep prepares to clean house on its assortment of trim levels as the brand prepares to jump start its plans for electrification.
Automakers Moving New Vehicles, But Toyota’s Actually Selling Them, Report Says
Automakers continue growing a previously tight inventory of new vehicles. Having these vehicles on dealer lots gives consumers more choices — choices that turn into purchases eventually. New vehicle movement hit 1.2 million vehicles in May, which is a good sign. However, which automaker is building inventory, and which is selling vehicles is the key differentiator. Get details at Headlight.News.
No EV Slowdown for GM, May Brought “Best Month Ever,” Says CEO Barra
The growth of the U.S. EV market may be slowing for the auto industry overall, General Motors sales were charged up, according to CEO Mary Barra, who said the automaker had its “best month ever” in May. But the automaker is still ready to adjust its electrification plans.