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EVs and batteries
Luxury EV Sales Tumble As More Buyers Flock To Affordable EVs
Luxury EVs were once seen as spearhead models for the electrification strategy of many automakers but as prices continue to rise and market conditions shift, affordable EVs are rapidly becoming more important.
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.
Honda Having Trouble Making Fun EV Type R According To New Report
Honda’s reported attempt to make a new electrified Type R model is hitting brick walls according to a new report.
EV Maker Canoo Latest to File Bankruptcy
With its quirky rounded exterior, Canoo caught the attention of plenty of potential electric vehicle buyers. However, the looks weren’t enough to translate to sales and profits. Canoo filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Get details at Headlight.News.
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
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.
EV Maker Polestar’s Profitability Going to Take a Little Longer
Officials at EV maker Polestar said that it’s going to take longer than originally forecast for the nascent automaker to be in the black. It also delayed a planned expansion to new companies. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Chrysler the Latest to Scale Back EV Plans; Kills off Electric Crossover
The Chrysler brand reportedly has halted work on a midsize electric crossover based on the Airflow concept vehicle. The move comes late in development as the EV was to have reached market later this year. The decision echoes one made by rival Ford which has also responded to slowing growth in the EV market by killing off a planned 3-row crossover.
Zeekr Shows Why Foreign Brands Fear Emerging Chinese Automakers
Chinese automotive exports hit an all-time record last year – even while being effectively locked out of the U.S. market. But despite incoming Pres. Donald Trump’s threat to put still more tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles, the doors may not be locked forever. And anyone who checked out the new Zeekr brand’s news conference and display at the Consumer Electronics Show is likely to understand why that worries other manufacturers.
Acura RSX Returns As An All-Electric CUV
Acura brings RSX nameplate back from the dead as an all-electric CUV to supercharge its transformation.
New Vehicle Sales Strong Even as Prices Approach Record Highs
Automakers converted new-vehicle shoppers to actual buyers at a strong rate during the final quarter of the year. This happened despite four straight months of price increases, and now consumers are looking at near-record prices. Find out more at Headlight.News.