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Long-Range Ram 1500 Pickup Scrapped, Report Reveals

Long-Range Ram 1500 Pickup Scrapped, Report Reveals

After delaying the launch of its Ram 1500 REV pickup, the Stellantis truck brand now has pulled the plug on an extended-range version of the EV that was to have delivered as much as 500 miles per charge. For those who need that much range, the automaker sees buyers more likely to go with the Ramcharger with its gas-electric driveline. More from Headlight.News.

EV Growth Predicted to Continue in 2025 While Korean Makers Expand Gains in U.S.

EV Growth Predicted to Continue in 2025 While Korean Makers Expand Gains in U.S.

In the time after U.S. voters chose a new president last November, what will happen to the U.S. auto industry has been the subject of conjecture with some going on instinct and others, like the Dave Cantin Group and Kaiser Associates, taking a more data-oriented approach. EVs grow, Korean makers gain, truck sales flatten are just some of what they suggest will happen this year. Get details at Headlight.News.

Stellantis to Reopen Belvidere Plant for New Midsize Pickup – Move Could Prevent Threatened Strike

Stellantis to Reopen Belvidere Plant for New Midsize Pickup – Move Could Prevent Threatened Strike

Stellantis will reopen a now-shuttered assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, the company’s U.S. chief operating officer told employees in an e-mail. The factory will produce a new midsize Ram pickup, however, rather than the EV originally planned for the facility....

Would You Buy a Chinese Vehicle? If You’re Under 30 the Answer’s Likely “Yes”

Would You Buy a Chinese Vehicle? If You’re Under 30 the Answer’s Likely “Yes”

Chinese auto sales hit record levels last year – both at home and abroad. Automakers like BYD and Geely saw exports grow 400% since the beginning of the decade, making major inroads in markets like Europe and Latin America. For now, only a handful of Chinese vehicles are sold in the U.S., the Biden administration quadrupling tariffs last year. But a new study shows many American buyers eagerly hoping to see the market open up, with younger motorists particularly interested in Chinese vehicles.

Trump Has the Auto Industry in His Sights

Trump Has the Auto Industry in His Sights

As of noon on Monday, the United States has a new president – and Donald Trump is expected to move quickly to implement an agenda calling for major changes in America’s domestic and foreign policies. The auto industry, in particular, could feel the impact of Trump’s agenda in a variety of ways: from foreign trade to EV and emissions policies. Here’s a closer look at what that might means.

Charger Companies Fight Back Against Thieves, Vandals

Charger Companies Fight Back Against Thieves, Vandals

Setting up a nationwide public charging network is a critical step to encourage the shift to battery-electric vehicles. But that effort is being hampered by vandals and thieves, some cutting charger cables to recycle their valuable copper. Now, however, at least one charging company is fighting back. Headlight.News has more.