Chrysler is doubling the size of its current line-up – and offering a more wallet-friendly option in the process – with the return of the Voyager minivan. The new model will start at just under $40,000 when it goes on sale late this year.
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GM EV Owners Get to Use Tesla Superchargers with New Adapter
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Ford Enjoys Massive Sales Spike in August
Ford Motor Co. reported an impressive 13.4% jump in sales last month. Like many automakers, the company’s sales efforts this summer were throttled by the cyberattack on dealer management software and other factors. However, the company made up for lost time in August. Get details at Headlight.News.
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.