Jean Jennings was a gifted storyteller who became one of the go-to authorities about the auto industry. Unfortunately, she was silenced by Alzheimer’s Disease, passing away this week at the age of 70. Headlight.News takes a look at her life.
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Honda Announces The Return of the Prelude
Honda confirms the Prelude is coming back into production as the Japanese auto giant prepares to expand its presence in the hybrid market.
Ford CEO Wants to Match Price of Chinese EVs — and Plunging Battery Prices Will Help
While EV sales should end the year up about 10% from 2023, the growth rate has slowed sharply. Several factors contributed to the slowdown, starting with the price premium — averaging about $10,000 more than comparable gas models. But Ford CEO Jim Farley claims the company is working up new EVs that will deliver “game-changing” prices, in line with rock-bottom Chinese brands. And a new study shows that plunging battery costs will play a major role.
Toyota Cuts Price on Slow-Selling bZ4X by $6,000
Usually at the end of the year, there’s a push put on by a certain electric vehicle maker to sell as many of its EVs as possible. This generally includes price cuts to entice buyers. And while that EV maker might still do it, it’s another automaker looking to move some EVs: Toyota. The company cut prices on its bZ4X by as much as $6,000. Get details at Headlight.News.
Ford Gets Final Approval on $9.63B Loan for Tennessee, Kentucky Battery Plants
The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a $9.63 billion loan for Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK On to help finance the construction of three new EV battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky. Get the final details at Headlight.News.
Lamborghini Delays First-Ever EV Model
Lamborghini delays the launch of its first-ever EV model as it becomes the latest automaker to rethink its electrification strategy
Mercedes Teases All-Electric Van Ahead of U.S. Return
Mercedes released teaser images of what will be a new line of family-sized all-electric vans. Based on its EV-only VAN.EA platform, the German automaker is confident enough to bring it back to the U.S. market where it’s been out of the people-mover segment for some time.
Toyota Announces Steep Discounts For 2025 bZ4X
Toyota announces massive discounts for bZ4X as the company attempts to address slowing EV demand while also jumpstarting slow bZ4X sales.
First Drive: 2025 Volkswagen Taos Is More Than the Typical Midcycle Update
Volkswagen was a latecomer to the SUV game but has been busy making up for lost time. It scored with the little Taos which made its U.S. debut four years ago. And our first drive in the 2025 model reveals it’s more than just the typical midcycle update. Here’s our review.
Kia Looks at a Pickup, Other “White Space” Opportunities – But Trump is the Wild Card
It’s been a big year for Korean carmaker Kia, U.S. sales set to reach a new record. To keep momentum going it’s launching plenty of new products in 2025 and looking to enter still more “white space” beyond – a pickup one opportunity under study. But planning ahead is on hold until at least “January 21,” said the brand’s U.S. marketing chief, with the incoming Trump administration poised to address such issues as EV sale mandates and incentives, as well as tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
Over 90% of EV Drivers Plan to Remain Battery-Electric Owners
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.
Nissan Announces Major Management Changes As It Fights For Survival
Nissan makes major management changes as the company continues to fight for its long-term survival.