The damage wrought by Hurricane Helene could take months to calculate but it also could be felt worldwide. The floods that roared through the mountainous western part of North Carolina devastated one town, in particular, that is known for more than just its scenic views. It’s one of the world’s largest sources of the “high-purity quartz” needed to produce semiconductors. And it could touch off another major chip shortage in the months ahead.
A new report shows Tesla issued more recalls than any other automaker in the U.S. during the third quarter; however, they were all resolved with over-the-air updates. Plagued by recalls during the past several years, Ford made significant improvement in the period. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Aston Martin confirms it will miss its 2024 sales goal as the British sportscar maker continues to struggle with financial woes and a rocky future as it prepares to launch an all-new lineup of vehicles.
Stellantis announces massive expansion of discount programs as the company attempts to get rid of a growing overflow of inventory to free up room for future products while also continuing to navigate rough waters. Stellantis has had a rough 2024 so far with the...
Hurricane Helene delivered a record punch this past week, leaving a trail of destruction from Florida’s Big Bend to the western mountain towns of North Carolina. And the impact could be felt much further away. If past natural disasters are any indication, thousands of flood-damaged vehicles could wind up being repaired just enough to put them out on the used car market. And unsuspecting buyers could be in for some major problems.
Ford CEO Jim Farley announced plans today to offer free home chargers and installation to buyers of the company’s slow-selling electric vehicles. Farley took to LinkedIn to outline the company’s newest incentive, the Ford Power Promise, to sell EVs while continuing to show his advocacy for them. Get details at Headlight.News.
Confirming long-standing rumors, McLaren said it will introduce a new supercar on October 6 that will serve as the modern day successor to the legendary P1. Here’s what’s we know about the new McLaren W1.
Conventional wisdom might seem to suggest that EVs have come unplugged, with traditional automakers such as Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG pulling back on their plans to go all-electric. But don’t tell that to the folks in Norway. As contributing editor Joe Szczesny discovered during a visit this week, you’ll have to look hard to find a new vehicle drawing power from a tank of gasoline.
Ford teases the 2025 Expedition as the Blue Oval follows up on the recently updated Lincoln Navigator with updates of its own for the iconic family hauler.
Analysts predict new vehicle sales will drop at least 12% on a year-over-year basis. However, it’s not all bad. If you compare apples to apples, the number is a lot more digestible: less than 2%. Find out more at Headlight.News.
If one thing is certain, Polestar isn’t in a rush when it comes to releasing new models. More than seven years after introducing its first model, the gas-electric Polestar 1, the EV maker is finally rolling out the third entry in its line-up. But is the Polestar 3 the product the Volvo spin-off needs? Here’s our review.
Toyota confirms that it's dropping "Prime" from the RAV4 and Prius plug-in models as the brand simplifies the naming scheme for its PHEVS while also improving the overall buying experience for customers at the same time. When Toyota introduced the "Prime" moniker back...