Ford posts double-digit sales gain during May as EV and hybrids attract buyers.
Hybrids
Shift to Plug-in Hybrids and Range-Extenders Accelerates
While growth in the battery-electric vehicle segment has slowed sharply this year, sales are rising fast for hybrids – and automakers like Toyota, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Group and others are forecasting demand could grow at a near exponential rate for plug-in hybrids and range-extenders – driven in part by revised federal emissions standards.
Genesis Shifts Gears On EVs, Report Says Range-Extended Hybrid Coming By 2026
New report indicates that Genesis is pivoting away from EV plans with hybrid version of GV70 SUV.
$25,000 Jeep EV Coming “Very Soon,” Says Stellantis CEO
The Jeep brand just launched its first EV for the U.S. market but more are on the way – including a $25,000 all-electric SUV that should be on sale “very soon,” according to Carlos Tavares, CEO of Jeep parent Stellantis.
Jeep Will Offer Six Different Electrified Powertrain Options: From Mild Hybrid to EV
Jeep launched its first all-electric model, the Wagoneer S, this week and has more coming. But the brand wants to give buyers “freedom of choice” and, rather than go 100% EV, officials told Headlight.News they’ll soon offer six different electrified powertrain...
First Look: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Jeep official unveiled its first all-electric model during a media event in New York City on Thursday – but officials made it clear the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S won’t be the brand’s only battery-electric vehicle for long, with the Wrangler Recon quickly set to follow. Headlight.News was on hand for the new EVs debut.
Fiat Changes Course, Confirms Gas Engines Are Coming To 500 Hatchback
Fiat confirms that 500 hatchback will abandon its EV-only sales approach and will come with gasoline engines in an attempt to broaden its sales reach.
First Look: 2025 BMW 3-Series
Long the benchmark among compact luxury sport sedans, the BMW 3-Series faces a growing list of serious competitors. That means the Bavarian automaker has a lot riding on the upcoming mid-cycle update. Headlight.News takes a first in-depth look at the 2025 BMW 3-Series.
Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Enter Triple Alliance to Accelerate Combustion Engine Development
Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are showing that combustion engines still matter with triple alliance that aims to streamline and accelerate their development.
Picking the Safest Used Cars for a Teen Driver
With school letting out across the country, many high schoolers are looking for jobs to earn money for a car or to pay back money used to buy them a vehicle. Finding a teenager of vehicle is a rite of passage that is often among the most difficult. Fortunately, Headlight.News found a list of good used vehicles to start with.
Car Sales Up – Record Holiday Travel – New Car Previews – GM Anti Road Rage System – New Car Review – and This Week In Automotive History
This week’s edition of the podcast covers the increase in car sales, the record number of holiday travelers during Memorial Day weekend, and a preview of several new vehicles that are about to hit the market. We also have a look at GM’s anti-road rage system, a review of the 2024 blank and we also take a look at this year in automotive history
BMW’s 20th Art Car Is Rolling Painting, Set to Debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans
BMW takes its 20th art car to the track as the company prepares to make a splash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race later this month after a long absence away from the winner’s circle.