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GM Announces Potentially Far-Reaching Collaboration with Hyundai

GM Announces Potentially Far-Reaching Collaboration with Hyundai

General Motors have inked a Memorandum of Understanding, a preliminary agreement that could lead to joint work on everything from hydrogen fuel-cells to the development and production of new gas and battery-powered vehicles. But the MoU raises questions about the future of GM’s current relationship with Japanese automaker Honda.

New EV Index Study Shows Increases in Chargers, Charging Time

New EV Index Study Shows Increases in Chargers, Charging Time

A new study, the HERE-SBD EV Index, reveals that the electric vehicle “landscape” is improving, but there are certain states and regions are lagging due to infrastructure issues. Find out what state made the biggest improvements year-over-year, and which ones need to work at it at Headlight.News.

Disneyland’s Autopia Goes Electric

Disneyland’s Autopia Goes Electric

It’s been billed as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” and environmentally minded visitors to Disneyland’s Autopia now have a big reason to smile – the popular auto-themed ride replacing its old, smoke-belching cars with new, all-electric models. Contributor John Faulkner has been a long-time visitor to Disneyland and dropped by to check out the newly updated ride.

Volkswagen’s Finance Chief Confirms Company Has ‘One, Maybe Two Years’ To Turn Things Around

Volkswagen’s Finance Chief Confirms Company Has ‘One, Maybe Two Years’ To Turn Things Around

Volkswagen’s ongoing challenges have apparently reached critical mass with the company confirming that the Volkswagen brand has only a few years remaining to turn things around before it reaches the point of no return. Stunning admission comes as the company continues to navigate its way through challenging times.

Think EVs Are Expensive? Check the Cost of the Average a Plug-In Hybrid

Think EVs Are Expensive? Check the Cost of the Average a Plug-In Hybrid

As the growth of EV sales has slowed in recent months, automakers have begun looking at electrified alternatives, many betting that plug-in hybrids will become a “bridge” technology for motorists not quite ready to commit to an EV. But if you think battery-electric vehicles are expensive you may be shocked by what the typical PHEV costs – an average of more than $60,000. Then again, there are a few surprisingly affordable one.

August Brought Unexpectedly Strong Auto Sales – Boosted by EVs

August Brought Unexpectedly Strong Auto Sales – Boosted by EVs

Solid sales gains in August point to a robust finish for the year as fear of a recessions in the auto business recede, interest rate cut looms on the horizon, and buyers take a closer look at hybrids and newer EVs. Sales of new cars and trucks continued to gain...