Alfa Romeo Tonale is the Italian brand’s biggest gamble yet as the company attempts to expand its reach into the utility vehicle segment while also providing a new gateway into the brand for new buyers.
Hybrids
Ford Revises EV Plans, Dumps 3-Row SUV, Delays Next-Gen Pickup
Ford officials revealed the company’s plan to adjust the production timing of its future electric vehicles as well as other future product changes. The moves are designed to improve the company’s profitability while ensuring it hits its long-term environmental goals. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Trump May End EV Tax Credits Even While Considering A White House Role for Tesla’ Musk
The $7,500 federal tax credit for buyers of battery-electric vehicles could be dropped if Donald Trump returns to the White House next January, the presidential candidate said in an interview. At the same time, Trump said he’s open to finding a role for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, possibly even making him a member of his cabinet.
Auto Industry Remains Central to Presidential Race
As the 2024 Presidential campaign moves into higher gear, the U.S. auto industry is once again at the center of the nation’s political conversation. There are numerous places where candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump conflict. But they suddenly seem to agree on one key issue – sort of – EVs.
GM Aims to Drive Down Prices, Drive Up Profits, as it Continues EV Roll-Out
The growth of the EV market has clearly slowed this year, General Motors President Mark Reuss said during a media confab, but sales are still on the rise and GM continues planning to gain ground, even as it delays some product launches. A critical step will be driving down prices, even as profitability improves, said Reuss, who oversees GM’s product development efforts.
Mitsubishi Teases Updated 2025 Outlander, Promises More Tech and Efficiency
Mitsubishi promises updated Outlander will be a better SUV as the company prepares to shift its electrification plans into high gear following the recent confirmation of a new alliance between Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi that will enhance EV development.
Plug-in Hybrids Now Outselling EVs
As EV sales growth slows, automakers are looking for other ways to reduce emissions without turning off potential buyers. That’s led to a wave of new plug-in hybrids coming to market – and to a surge in demand for PHEVs which grew 50% globally during the first five months of the year. But will they continue to outpace all-electric models? That’s a matter of debate.
Ford Maverick Hybrid Goes AWD for 2025
It may be the smallest pickup in Ford’s North American line-up but the Maverick has been a big success since its launch three years ago. And Ford hopes to keep the momentum going with the 2025 update of the compact truck by adding an all-wheel-drive version of the Maverick hybrid, as well as an assortment of new tech features.
BMW Unveils 2025 M5 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance #1/1
BMW unveils 2025 M5 Pebble Beach Concour d’Elegance #1/1. Bespoke one-of-a-kind BMW is result of a collaboration between the company and the prestigious event. The 2025 BMW M5 will also be the first M5 in history to be powered by a hybrid-equipped V8 with the first examples scheduled to make their way to the U.S. this fall.
Lincoln’s 2024 Nautilus Makes Ad Age’s 2024 America’s Hottest Brands List
Lincoln’s Nautilus CUV earns a spot on Ad Age’s America’s Hottest Brands of 2024″ list in potent example of how the CUV is attracting younger buyers to the Lincoln brand. Nautilus might also help bring more youth to the brand’s other models including the Navigator.
Feds Launch Probe of Jeep, Ram Models Over Engine Stalling Problems
Federal investigators have launched a probe of 150,000 Stellantis vehicles after receiving numerous reports that their mild hybrid engines can unexpectedly stall out. In some cases, owners find it difficult to then restart the vehicles. More from Headlight.News.
GM CEO Mary Barra Backtracks on EV Goals, Confirms Push Into Hybrids
GM CEO Mary Barra confirms that the company has backtracked on its EV plans as slowing growth in the segment is forcing the company to shift towards expanding into PHEV and hybrids in an attempt to comply with tightening efficiency and emissions standards.