The long wait, which was somewhat spoiled by a leak, for Rivian’s next vehicle line came to an end today with a massive surprise: Rivian’s third vehicle. Headlight.News has the story.
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Electric Van Segment Heats Up with Mercedes New Entry Coming to U.S.
Hybrids may be making all the buzz right now, but when it comes to the van market, battery-electrics continue to make noise. While the Ford Transit EV is the big seller, Mercedes-Benz is looking to gain ground with its new midsize luxury entry coming to the U.S. Get details at Headlight.News.
Rivian R2 Details Leaked
A “Tesla and Rivian owner/fan” uncovered reported details about the new Rivian R2 scheduled to make its global debut Thursday. The EV maker’s new model is about the size of the Tesla Model Y and costs less than $50K. Go to Headlight.News for more information.
Porsche Amps Up 2025 Taycan Performance
Even the EV makers do it, and Porsche’s the latest to jump into the fray. Every electric vehicle eventually gets a performance variant so why should Porsche be any different? It’s not, hence, the tease of a track-ready, performance version of the all-electric Taycan, reports Headlight.News.
Dodge Challenger Nameplate Could Make a Comeback
An all-new Dodge Charger made its official debut on Tuesday and while it hewed closely to the design of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept introduced in 2022, the muscle car brand had some surprises up its sleeve, announcing that the production version will be offered in both 2- and 4-door versions (as well as all-electric and gas-powered options, as well). That leaves a big question: what happens to the once widely hailed Dodge Challenger?
GM Recalls 820,000 Full-Size Pickups to Fix Tailgate Issue
General Motors issued an expanded recall Monday involving 820,000 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD models due to tailgate issue. Recall affects trucks that were sold in the United States and Canada during 2020-2024. Get details at Headlight.News.
Ford, Volvo Report Double-Digit Sales Jumps in February
The last two automakers reporting new vehicle sales results for February, Ford and Volvo, kept up the trend if big returns. Ford sales were up 10.5% while Volvo jumped 38%. Find out more about what the big sellers were at Headlight.News.
Sales of Hybrids Help Automakers Boost February Deliveries
With a boost from sales of hybrids leading the way, Asian automakers posted steady increases in sales during February as Honda, Toyota, Kia and Subaru all reported gains during what is often a difficult month for selling cars. Get details at Headlight.News.
Fisker’s Future Potentially In Jepoardy After Company Misses Q4 Production & Sales Targets
Tesla rival Fisker misses Q4 production and sales targets as the company also struggles to maintain cash reserves to survive through the remainder of 2024. The company still optimistic that it can achieve future growth through future investments. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Used Tesla Cybertruck Sells for $244,000
It’s anyone’s guess how well the Tesla Cybertruck will do long-term. Even CEO Elon Musk has sent mixed signals about the stainless steel-bodied electric pickup. But, with production ramping up a painfully slow rate, it appears that some of those who truly want the EV will pay a substantial premium to get one – even a used one, with a brief auction resulting in one customer shelling out more than double the sticker price.
All-New Fiat 500e Jumps into Crowded Market with Style
Fiat recently reintroduced the cute-as-a-button 500e. The new model is ready for a second run in the U.S. and may be the jumping off point for a larger return of the brand to the minds of consumers. Headlight.News took a closer look at the newest EV coming to the market.
Ford EV Owners Now Can Start Using Tesla Superchargers
It’s official. Starting on Leap Day owners of Ford EVs will be able to plug into any of more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers. That roughly doubles the number of public chargers that they previously had access to. With “charger anxiety” seen as one of the biggest obstacles to widespread EV adoption, Ford is hoping this will help up boost demand for its all-electric products. To make it even easier, Ford will begin shipping free Tesla adapters to its owners starting late next month.