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GM Turns Q3 Profit Despite $1.6B Charge Resulting from EV Plans

GM Turns Q3 Profit Despite $1.6B Charge Resulting from EV Plans

General Motors looked to be the leader in the electric vehicle market by investing heavily in the segment, and that push crimped its Q3 earnings numbers as it took a $1.6 billion charge to offset investments in its EV operations during the period. However, the company still reported a profit, and investors are happy. Get details at Headlight.News.

Who Needs an EV? 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer “REEV” Will Deliver 500 Miles, 647 HP

Who Needs an EV? 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer “REEV” Will Deliver 500 Miles, 647 HP

Jeep is making some notable changes to the flagship Wagoneer for 2026, updating its design, simplifying the line-up and taking a sharp knife to pricing. It’s also launching its first range-extending electric drive system promising up to 500 miles range and 647 horsepower. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and the new powertrain designed to eliminate worries associated with pure electric vehicles.

Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

Ferrari on Thursday revealed details about its first battery-powered model, the Elettrica. But the Italian automaker is delaying a second EV. And it’s not alone. Ford has scrapped several all-electric models, while Nissan pulled the plug on the 2026 Ariya. Acura just ended production of the ZDX and Stellantis has abandoned the all-electric Ram REV. Those are among a growing list of planned EVs that no longer will make it into production — or will be substantially delayed. Here are some of the others.

Rivian Chief RJ Scaringe Upbeat Despite Loss of Fed Tax Credits, Threat of Chinese Competition

Rivian Chief RJ Scaringe Upbeat Despite Loss of Fed Tax Credits, Threat of Chinese Competition

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says he has “never been more confident than I am today” about the future of the struggling EV manufacturer. That’s despite a series of challenges facing the battery-electric vehicle sector in general – including the loss of federal EV tax credits and the rise of the low-cost Chinese competitors who are threatening to enter the U.S. market. A critical test will come early next year with the launch of Rivian’s more affordable R2 model line. But it’s also counting on joint ventures and alliances like those with Volkswagen and Amazon, reports Headlight.News.