Tesla announced plans to recall nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system in those vehicles. The warning light may not remain lit during the entirety of the problem. Find out more at Headlight.News.
EVs and batteries
Santa Brings Motorists an Early Gift – But the Grinch Could Take it Away
Nearly 120 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over the long Christmas/New Year holiday. If you’ve been planning your own trip you might have noticed fuel prices have come tumbling down across the U.S. in recent weeks. But the Grinch might be ready to steal that early holiday present, experts noting fuel prices are starting to climb back up in many parts of the country.
Honda Teases New EV SUV, Will Enter Production In 2026
Honda teases EV SUV and confirms that it will be produced in 2026 alongside a wedge-shaped EV sedan.
GM Teams With ChargePoint to Install 500 New Ultra-Fast EV Charging Ports
General Motors announced plans to partner with ChargePoint to install 500 new ultra-fast charging points. The new ports will be set up at various locations across the U.S. by the end of next year. Get details at Headlight.News.
Ram To Launch Ram 1500 Ramcharger First, REV Pushed Back To 2026
Ram and Stellantis confirm the Ram 1500 Ramcharger will launch first as slowing EV truck demand pushes the REV 1500 into 2026.
Ford CEO Wants to Match Price of Chinese EVs — and Plunging Battery Prices Will Help
While EV sales should end the year up about 10% from 2023, the growth rate has slowed sharply. Several factors contributed to the slowdown, starting with the price premium — averaging about $10,000 more than comparable gas models. But Ford CEO Jim Farley claims the company is working up new EVs that will deliver “game-changing” prices, in line with rock-bottom Chinese brands. And a new study shows that plunging battery costs will play a major role.
Toyota Cuts Price on Slow-Selling bZ4X by $6,000
Usually at the end of the year, there’s a push put on by a certain electric vehicle maker to sell as many of its EVs as possible. This generally includes price cuts to entice buyers. And while that EV maker might still do it, it’s another automaker looking to move some EVs: Toyota. The company cut prices on its bZ4X by as much as $6,000. Get details at Headlight.News.
Ford Gets Final Approval on $9.63B Loan for Tennessee, Kentucky Battery Plants
The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a $9.63 billion loan for Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK On to help finance the construction of three new EV battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky. Get the final details at Headlight.News.
Lamborghini Delays First-Ever EV Model
Lamborghini delays the launch of its first-ever EV model as it becomes the latest automaker to rethink its electrification strategy
Mercedes Teases All-Electric Van Ahead of U.S. Return
Mercedes released teaser images of what will be a new line of family-sized all-electric vans. Based on its EV-only VAN.EA platform, the German automaker is confident enough to bring it back to the U.S. market where it’s been out of the people-mover segment for some time.
Toyota Announces Steep Discounts For 2025 bZ4X
Toyota announces massive discounts for bZ4X as the company attempts to address slowing EV demand while also jumpstarting slow bZ4X sales.
Kia Looks at a Pickup, Other “White Space” Opportunities – But Trump is the Wild Card
It’s been a big year for Korean carmaker Kia, U.S. sales set to reach a new record. To keep momentum going it’s launching plenty of new products in 2025 and looking to enter still more “white space” beyond – a pickup one opportunity under study. But planning ahead is on hold until at least “January 21,” said the brand’s U.S. marketing chief, with the incoming Trump administration poised to address such issues as EV sale mandates and incentives, as well as tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.