Like so many other automakers making electric vehicles, General Motors signed on to use the Tesla Supercharger network. Now owners of Cadillac Lyriqs, Chevrolet Equinox EVs and more can use the chargers with a new NACS DC adapter from the automaker. Find out more at Headlight.News.
EVs and batteries
Stellantis, UAW Square Off Over Commitments Made During Strike
Stellantis product plans are in flux, leading to an increasingly bitter dispute with the United Auto Workers. The union is demanding the company honor commitments made during contract negotiations last year. The dispute could threaten in launch of the Ramcharger planned for early next year. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Recall Repairs Not Free with Fisker
Those sacred few Fisker Ocean owners continue to discover new ways they’re getting worked over. The latest? The now-bankrupt EV maker is only providing the parts for recalls free of charge. Owners will need to pay the labor costs. Find out more at Headlight.News.
MINI’s JCW E EV Model Leaked in China, More Power Is Coming
Mini is preparing to go all-electric and the quest for electrification is even extending to the performance-oriented JCW lineup. Not much was known about what the company had planned but thanks to a newly leaked patent image we get a glimpse of the production version of the JCW EV model.
Genesis Planning Hypercar for 24 Hours of Le Mans – And Production Model Could Follow
Genesis is heading to Le Mans. The luxury brand is developing a new hypercar to compete in that legendary 24-hour race and other events that are part of the World Endurance Championship. With the Korean manufacturer also set to introduce its new Magma performance line-up, this is raising questions about whether Genesis might also bring a production version to market.
Is Musk’s Political Shift Hurting Tesla?
As the CEO of Tesla and an outspoken advocate of green technology, Elon Musk developed a large and loyal fanbase and was frequently credited as a major force helping to build demand for the automaker’s EVs. But things have changed over the nearly two years since Musk purchased what was then Twitter and began a visible shift towards the political right. That’s changed perceptions of the South African-born Musk for many former fans. But is that costing Tesla sales? Headlight.News has this story.
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.
Jeep Promises Wagoneer S EV Will Have ‘Perfect Quality’
Jeep doubles down on quality as the brand promises that the all-new Wagoneer S EV will have 'Perfect Quality' with this push for perfection potentially delaying the launch of the model to customers. Jeep is leaving no stone unturned as the company prepares to launch...
Lucid Teases Tesla Model Y Fighter
After talking up its next vehicle in its lineup, Lucid Motors revealed a teaser of what will follow the Gravity. Officials say the new model, which will hit the streets in late 2026, aims to compete with the Tesla Model Y. Get details at Headlight.News.
Jaguar Says The Transition to EVs Has Been “Hugely Frustrating”
Jaguar admits that the transition to EVS has not been easy as it had hoped and says that it’s been hugely frustrating. Admission comes as the company prepares to reinvent itself with a new lineup of EV models that will begin arriving in dealer showrooms next year.
Honda Confirms Acura EV Will be Built at New EV Hub
Honda updates its progress on the establishment of its first EV Hub in Marysville, Ohio. The new hub will expand Honda’s EV production capability and will be spearheaded by a new Acura model which will debut late next year.
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.