EV maker Lucid Motors was expected to report it lost money during the final quarter of 2024, but the company’s earnings report featured a surprise element: the departure of its founder and CEO Peter Rawlinson. Get details at Headlight.News.
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Satisfaction Rates Among EV Buyers Rose in 2024, Study Shows
Electric vehicle owners expressed a rise in overall satisfaction with their ownership experience, just the opposite of what they told J.D. Power last year for the 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study. The results appear to mirror the rise in EV sales in 2024. Find out more at Headlight.News.
First Drive: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is the Affordable 3-Row SUV You Shouldn’t Forget About
Of all the Japanese brands now available in the U.S., Mitsubishi is the one most likely to run under the radar for most buyers. But for those looking for a three-row SUV, it’d be a mistake to ignore the Mitsubishi Outlander. Surprisingly well-equipped, it is also one of the most affordable models in its segment. If anything, it becomes an even bigger bargain for 2025 with a modest mid-cycle update, as Headlight.News discovered during a day’s drive in and around Los Angeles. Here’s our review.
Toyota Teases All-New EV, Says It Will Be “Exciting and Surprising”
Toyota says its upcoming all-new EV will be “exciting and surprising” as the Japanese auto giant prepares to reveal it next month.
EV Market Share Hits New Record
Who says the EV market is on the wane? Not U.S. consumers who bought a record number of all-electric cars, trucks and crossovers last month, according to the latest data. In January, battery-electric models accounted for 9.1% of the market, up nearly nine-fold over the last half-decade, despite the anti-EV push by the new Trump administration. Headlight.News has more.
Ram Again Delays Launch of All-Electric 1500 REV Til “Late 2026″
The 1500 REV, the all-electric version of the Ram half-ton pickup, is again on hold, the truck brand’s CEO now saying it won’t arrive until “late 2026” at the earliest due to slowing demand in the battery pickup segment. But production appears to be staying on track to bring the extended-range Ramcharger to market during the second half of this year. Headlight.News has more.
Drivers Want Safer Cars Far More than Self-Driving Vehicles
A recent survey by AAA reveals that although faith in autonomous vehicle technology is on the rise, most American drivers would prefer to see more advancements in safety technology than having self-driving vehicles on the roads. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Honda, General Motors Continue to Drift Apart, Ending Fuel Cell Partnership
Honda Motor Co. and General Motors have been partners in a variety of efforts to improve technology and save money in the process. While some of the pairings have done well, Honda and GM have been steadily drifting apart for the past few years. Get details at Headlight.News.
BMW Shifts Plans, Walks Away From $76M Grant For Mini EV Production In Britain
BMW pivots on plans for MINI EV production in England as the company prepares to adjust its plans for production and face possible tariff-related challenges.
Next Move: Trump Shutting Down All 8,000 Chargers at Federal Buildings; Selling Off Government EVs
Since his inauguration five weeks ago, Donald Trump has taken numerous steps to cripple the emerging U.S. EV market. His latest move: shutting down about 8,000 charger ports currently operating at federal government buildings. He also has ordered the GSA to get rid of the EVs it recently acquired for its fleet. More from Headlight.News.
Big Recall Adds to Tesla Woes as Automaker Ramps Up Incentives to Reverse Sales Slump
Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles due to power steering issues that could cause a crash. It’s just the latest in a series of setbacks that sees the automaker ramp up incentives – including givebacks of up to $6,000 on Cybertruck – in a bid to reverse faltering momentum.
Mercedes-Benz Details Plans For New Strategy Including Massive Product Launch Campaign
Mercedes-Benz details its new strategy as the company prepares for the launch of several new products while also making the cuts necessary to help it stay flexible in a changing market environment.