Automakers post strong May sales numbers as they prepare for summer sales surge. Toyota and Lexus have strong showing while Kia and Hyundai bank on EVs.
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$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.
NHTSA’s Do-Not-Drive Order of 83K Nissans Tied to Takata Airbag Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told owners of more than 83,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles equipped with faulty Takata airbags to stop driving those vehicles immediately until they get airbags replaced. The Do-Not-Drive Order highlights the ongoing issue with the largest recall in U.S. history. Find out more at Headlight.News.
VinFast May Delay, Even Cancel, U.S. Assembly Plant
With its all-electric SUV winning harsh criticism and low demand, Vietnamese automaker VinFast appears to be rethinking its commitment to set up a $4 billion U.S. assembly complex. There’s growing concern the North Carolina facility will be delayed, even cancelled.
Lucid Trimming Jobs – And More Cuts Are Coming in the EV Sector
Struggling battery-electric start-up Lucid Group will cut 400 jobs as it tries to slash mounting financial woes. It’s far from the only EV manufacturer responding to slowing sales growth by trimming its workforce, however. And still more cuts are expected to follow in the months ahead.
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.
New Vehicle Sales Expected to Rebound in May
After a stumble in April, U.S. new vehicle sales are expected to rise as much as 3.5% courtesy of increased inventory levels and the rise in incentives that comes along with it. The numbers might have been higher if not for vehicle affordability issues. Find out more in the story at Headlight.News.
Average Age of U.S. Vehicle is 12.6 Years Old — A New Record
New data shows the average age of U.S. vehicles is 12.6 years old. It’s a new record, and with new vehicles still selling at near-record prices, it’s probably safe to assume that number won’t fall any time soon. Get details at Headlight.News.
Nissan Puts Brakes on U.S. Production Plans to Rechart Course
Japanese automaker Nissan halted plans to produce electric vehicles in the U.S. until further notice. The company is rethinking what it wants to do with its first set of next-generation EVs in the U.S. Get details at Headlight.News.
Little Mitsubishi Has Big Plans for the U.S.
Mitsubishi…remember it? Going back a couple decades, it was a rising star in the U.S. market. Now, it hopes to make a real comeback with its 5-year Momentum 2030 North America business plan. That will “start immediately,” the Japanese automaker says, with an assortment of new and completely refreshed vehicles heading to American showrooms — including EVs, plug-ins and conventional hybrids.