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The Biggest Automotive Stories of 2024

by Headlight.News | Jan 2, 2025 | *Daily News*, Advertising & Marketing, Aftermarket, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, BYD, Concept Vehicles, Consumer Guides, Deals and acquisitions, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, geely, General Motors, Government, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Regulatory, Renault, Sales, Stellantis, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, Union, Volkswagen

Oh, what a year it was. 2024 took saw a number of predictable stories top our coverage on Headlight.News, but the year also saw some surprising twists and turns — like the planned merger between Honda and Nissan – that no one likely would, or could, have predicted 12 months ago. There was some good news for consumers, and some bad. Some automakers made out like bandits, while others are now struggling with an uncertain future. Here are the 2024 stories that our editorial team found most compelling.

Gas Prices Expected to Fall in 2025

by Michael Strong | Dec 30, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Ram, Renault, Rimac, Rivian, Rolls Royce, Sales, Subaru, Suzuki, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, VinFast

Americans have been paying less and less at the pump since gas reached $5 a gallon during the tail-end of the pandemic in 2022. While the national average isn’t quite what it was prior to 2020, it has declined each of the last three years. Will it drop below $3 a gallon in 2025? Find out at Headlight.News.

Ford F-Series Lineup Maintains Best Selling Titles

by Carl Malek | Dec 30, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Ford, Sales

Ford’s F-Series pickup continues its winning ways with the truck continuing to be the best selling truck and vehicle in the U.S. The new year could bring new challenges to Ford as a new president and changing market conditions create potential headwinds.

A Week With: 2025 Mini JCW Countryman All4

by Michael Strong | Dec 27, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Automakers, BMW, Mini, Safety, Sales, Technology

Imagine a Mini with huge horsepower that retains all of the grippy, go-kart-like handling they enjoy but with room to carry a bunch of stuff? That would be awesome. Well, imagine no more, get yourself a 2025 Mini JCW Countryman All4. Get the details in our review at Headlight.News.

Auto Sales Expected to End Year on High Note – but 2025 Could See Momentum Stall

by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 27, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Honda, Sales, Stellantis, Tesla

December has become one of the biggest car buying months of the year and this December should be something to remember. Sales are looking very healthy as carmakers spend lavishly on product promotions, interest rates dip and higher tariffs – and prices – appear on the horizon.

A Week With: 2024 Fiat 500e Inspi(RED)

by Lyndon Conrad Bell | Dec 24, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Afeela, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Fiat, Green Power, Ineos, Mullen, Sales, Technology

True believers will tell you resurrections are quite inspirational. Perhaps it is with this in mind that the first version of the Fiat 500 to return to the U.S. marketplace after a five-year hiatus would be the 2024 Fiat 500e Inspi(RED). Check out our review at Headlight.News.

Tesla Recalls 700K Vehicles Due to Tire Pressure Issue

by Michael Strong | Dec 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Recalls, Safety, Sales, Technology, Tesla

Tesla announced plans to recall nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system in those vehicles. The warning light may not remain lit during the entirety of the problem. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Honda-Nissan Talks Reportedly Move Forward; Is a Merger in the Works?

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 18, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Deals and acquisitions, Executives, Honda, hydrogen fuel-cells, Nissan, Sales, Technology

Honda and Nissan are moving forward on talks that could move past simple collaboration. The two Japanese automotive giants may set up a joint holding company, according to a report, though they so far are denying that a merger is in the works. Here’s the latest.

Ford CEO Wants to Match Price of Chinese EVs — and Plunging Battery Prices Will Help

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 17, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Regulatory, Sales, Technology

While EV sales should end the year up about 10% from 2023, the growth rate has slowed sharply. Several factors contributed to the slowdown, starting with the price premium — averaging about $10,000 more than comparable gas models. But Ford CEO Jim Farley claims the company is working up new EVs that will deliver “game-changing” prices, in line with rock-bottom Chinese brands. And a new study shows that plunging battery costs will play a major role.

Toyota Cuts Price on Slow-Selling bZ4X by $6,000

by Michael Strong | Dec 17, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Flying cars, Green Power, Mullen, Sales, Technology, Toyota

Usually at the end of the year, there’s a push put on by a certain electric vehicle maker to sell as many of its EVs as possible. This generally includes price cuts to entice buyers. And while that EV maker might still do it, it’s another automaker looking to move some EVs: Toyota. The company cut prices on its bZ4X by as much as $6,000. Get details at Headlight.News.

Ford Gets Final Approval on $9.63B Loan for Tennessee, Kentucky Battery Plants

by Michael Strong | Dec 16, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Government, Green Power, Rivian, Sales, Stellantis, Technology, Tesla

The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a $9.63 billion loan for Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK On to help finance the construction of three new EV battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky. Get the final details at Headlight.News.

Over 90% of EV Drivers Plan to Remain Battery-Electric Owners

by Michael Strong | Dec 13, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Hybrids, Mullen, Recalls, Regulatory, Sales, Technology

Electric vehicle adoption has been on the rise and the latest study shows that once someone buys and EV it’s highly unlikely they’ll go back to internal combustion power. According to the Global EV Drivers Alliance, 92% of current EV owners will buy another one for their next vehicle. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

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