He’s warned that the switch to battery-electric vehicles could seriously harm the auto industry. And even though his successor as Toyota CEO has committed more resources to EVs, Akio Toyoda continues to see a future in which hybrids and other alternatives dominate the global market. More from Headlight.News.
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UAW Fights Cold, History During Massive Organization Drive
UAW President Shawn Fain’s gone South, as part of his ambitious plan to expand the union’s ranks. Now is the time to strike, er make a move, as the union just won a massive contract with the Detroit automakers. The elements are slowing his pace, but progress is being made. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
First Look: Genesis X Snow Speedium Concept
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow – at least if you’ve got the newest Genesis concept parked in your driveway. The new X Snow Speedium is the latest in a series of show cars meant to give the world a look at the design direction that the South Korean luxury brand is taking. Headlight.News takes a closer look.
Porsche Reveals Sketches of Coming 2025 Macan EV
Porsche’s conversion to electric power continues with the 2025 Macan. The German sports car maker released some sketches of the soon-to-arrive small battery-powered SUV to give everyone a good look at what will be hitting dealerships for the next model year. Headlight.News has the sketches and some updates.
Buick Celebrates Strong 2023 By Giving Glimpse at 2025 Enclave
Most automakers enjoyed strong sales last year, and Buick was among them. The brand’s been in a state of change for the past 18 months, and to celebrate a good sales year, officials decided offer an early look at what’s to come. Have a look at the 2025 Buick Enclave at Headlight.News.
Tesla Model Y is First EV to Win European Sales Crown
The Tesla Model Y is not only the bestselling EV in the U.S. market but, in Europe, it has become the bestselling vehicle overall. For 2023, it became the first EV ever to capture the Continental sales crown, reported Headlight.News.
VW Celebrates 75 Years in America
The VW trend took off in the 1960s, as the loosening culture embraced the idea of a low-cost, easy-to-fix car. The low cost was key as the Boomer generation came of age and went looking for America. Read the whole story at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Toyota Prius: Winning Over the Skeptics
Since it made its debut a full quarter-century ago, there’ve certainly been reasons to praise the Toyota Prius for its fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain. But it hasn’t scored big in either the performance or fun-to-drive categories. Now, with the latest-generation hatchback, it’s an entirely new game. And it’s won over our reviewer.
After Slow Start, Lyriq EV Charges Up Cadillac Sales
After a painfully slow start, the Cadillac Lyriq is finally gaining traction. The all-electric SUV made up 12% of the luxury brand’s sales during the final quarter of 2023 — and is on track to double that this month, according to brand boss John Roth. That buoys confidence as Caddy gets ready to roll out four more EVs in the coming year. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Ford Cuts Lightning Production, Adds Bronco and Ranger Jobs
Ford plans to further roll back production on its F-150 Lightning electric pickup to keep it in line with demand. On the flip side, it plans to add 1,600 workers to the Michigan plant that builds Broncos, Rangers and the Raptor variant of each, including 900 all-new...
Biden Administration Plows $773M into EV Charging Projects
With dozens more new EVs expected to hit U.S. showrooms this year, sales of the vehicles have slowed. One reason for the flattening is a growing concern about the ability to charge these vehicles, especially as more and more hit the roads. The Biden administration released $773 million in new funding to build and, perhaps more importantly, repair EV stations across the country. Get details at Headlight.News.
Stellantis Expands All-Electric Fleet with 2024 Jeep Wagoner S
Jeep’s been pushing the advantages of electrification within its lineup, in particular to the off-road experience. Now the brand is giving Jeep fans another chance to enjoy the outdoors quietly in the all new 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S. Get details at Headlight.News.