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Jeep Will Offer Six Different Electrified Powertrain Options: From Mild Hybrid to EV
Jeep launched its first all-electric model, the Wagoneer S, this week and has more coming. But the brand wants to give buyers “freedom of choice” and, rather than go 100% EV, officials told Headlight.News they’ll soon offer six different electrified powertrain...
Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Ushers in Era of Off-Road EVs
The Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept is a more rugged version of the all-electric Wagoneer S the automaker revealed in New York on Thursday. Capable of rock-crawling and deep-water fording, it’s designed to take on the same sort of challenges as gas-powered Trailhawk models do today. A production version is likely, Jeep officials said. But it’s by no means the only automaker exploring a potentially big market for off-road-ready EVs.
Tesla Recalling 125K Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Issue
EV maker Tesla announced plans to recall more than 125,000 vehicles due to a problem with the seat belt warning system. The malfunction can cause the system to fail, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Get details at Headlight.News.
U.S. Department of Labor Sues Hyundai for Child Labor Violation, Highlights Broader Problem
Hyundai faces big legal trouble after it was discovered that one of its suppliers in Alabama was illegally using child labor to produce components for the South Korean auto giant
Fisker Slashes Hundereds of Jobs In Latest Attempt to Survive and Avoid Bankruptcy
Fisker’s troubles continue to grow as the company lays off even more workers to try and reduce costs as it struggles to survive and avoid filing for bankruptcy.
First Look: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Jeep official unveiled its first all-electric model during a media event in New York City on Thursday – but officials made it clear the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S won’t be the brand’s only battery-electric vehicle for long, with the Wrangler Recon quickly set to follow. Headlight.News was on hand for the new EVs debut.
Nismo’s Future to Incorporate EVs and Crossovers Into Its Mix of Performance Vehicles
Nismo will bank its future on electric vehicles and crossovers as the performance sub-brand prepares for a new generation of buyers and the challenges that come with them.
NHTSA’s Do-Not-Drive Order of 83K Nissans Tied to Takata Airbag Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told owners of more than 83,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles equipped with faulty Takata airbags to stop driving those vehicles immediately until they get airbags replaced. The Do-Not-Drive Order highlights the ongoing issue with the largest recall in U.S. history. Find out more at Headlight.News.
First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV – An Affordable, Long Range Option
Chevrolet’s line-up of battery-electric vehicles is about to get larger with the launch of the new 2024 Equinox EV. The compact crossover has plenty of features that could win over EV skeptics, including a price coming in at under $30,000, reasonable good performance and range of up to 319 miles. Here’s our review.
Subaru Unveils 2025 WRX tS, Closest Thing Customers Will Get to a Formal STI Model
Subaru’s WRX tS follows the BRZ version’s formula in giving customers performance upgrades but is also not the STI model loyalists have been asking for.
First Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
The Ford Mustang Mach-E gets some welcome updates this year, including a big boost in performance. But, most notably, it also gets a new trim package and, as its name implies, the new Mach-E Rally edition is ready for those who’d like to do some serious off-road racing. We checked out the new model at Washington State’s challenging Dirtfish Rally Track. Here’s our review.