The United Auto Workers reaches settlement on tentative contract with profit sharing and cost-of-living protection for hundreds of Daimler workers in the South as critical vote on UAW representation at a big Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama approaches.
Though it’s long emphasized hybrids, Toyota has plenty of battery-electric vehicles coming before the end of the decade and one of the most significant moves will see the automaker’s popular Highlander model go all-electric when the next-generation SUV comes out around 2027, Headlight.News reports.
The National Highway Transportation Safety Agency announces new investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise technology after reports of collisions surface. Latest investigation follows ongoing probe into Tesla’s Autopilot technology
Honda is looking to build on its reputation for fuel efficiency and engineering with the 2024 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid. The Touring promises to bring a high amount of standard features and fuel economy to buyers as the Accord Hybrid faces a growing pool of hybrid-equipped sedan rivals
NHTSA closes three year investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot feature after the company announced a recall in December. Agency states the system has critical safety gap that contributed to hundreds of incidents and a growing tally of fatalities.
It appears there will not be showers of new vehicles buyers in April after seeing good numbers through the first three months of the year. However, analysts suggest the market is still healthy. Find out more at Headlight.News.
The 2025 Defender Octa will be the new flagship in the Defender lineup. A new suspension and twin-turbo V8 are out to assert the Defender’s place in the off-road vehicle segment while also giving buyers more capability and performance.
General Motors faces big challenges in China, but Mary Barra says GM will stay the course despite the risks that the company faces due to the recent growth of Chinese automakers.
On average, the price of a new electric vehicle has dropped throughout the year. So if you’re looking for a good deal on a new EV, you’ll want to start with the Nissan Leaf. To see what else is affordable, or less expensive anyway, head over to Headlight.News.
The battle of the behemoths is heating up. Ram today pulled the wraps off its latest version of the 1500 pickup and while the new RHO model isn’t a replacement for the monstrous TRX, it’s got the power and features to tackle even the toughest off-road environments. Headlight.News takes a closer look at Ram’s new challenger to the familiar Ford F-150 Raptor.
The Ram brand launched the latest version of the full-size 1500 pickup today, the Ram 1500 RHO delivering a mix of dragstrip performance and extreme off-road capabilities. But it’s not a replacement for the even more formidable Ram TRX, officials stressed. We’ll have to wait a few years for that ultimate version of the Ram 1500. But when it does arrive it could deliver an electrifying surprise, reports Headlight.News.
Ford offered up good news with its first quarter earnings report, beating analysts’ estimates, although falling short of last year’s net income and margin numbers for the same period. Find out more about the company’s results at Headlight.News.