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.
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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.
First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV – An Affordable, Long Range Option
Chevrolet’s line-up of battery-electric vehicles is about to get larger with the launch of the new 2024 Equinox EV. The compact crossover has plenty of features that could win over EV skeptics, including a price coming in at under $30,000, reasonable good performance and range of up to 319 miles. Here’s our review.
First Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
The Ford Mustang Mach-E gets some welcome updates this year, including a big boost in performance. But, most notably, it also gets a new trim package and, as its name implies, the new Mach-E Rally edition is ready for those who’d like to do some serious off-road racing. We checked out the new model at Washington State’s challenging Dirtfish Rally Track. Here’s our review.
Ford Details Mustang GTD’s Suspension Technology, Provides Owners With Enviable View
Ford shines a spotlight on the Mustang GTD’s suspension system. Confirms that owners will get a view of the action thanks to an interior-mounted viewing window.
First Look: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV
While it recently announced plans to continue building gas-powered models into the next decade, few brands have made a broader commitment to electrify than Cadillac. The General Motors luxury brand already sells the mid-size Lyriq and will add two high-end models later this year. It’s set to follow up with the new entry-luxury Cadillac Optiq making its formal debut today.
First Look: 2025 BMW 3-Series
Long the benchmark among compact luxury sport sedans, the BMW 3-Series faces a growing list of serious competitors. That means the Bavarian automaker has a lot riding on the upcoming mid-cycle update. Headlight.News takes a first in-depth look at the 2025 BMW 3-Series.
Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Enter Triple Alliance to Accelerate Combustion Engine Development
Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are showing that combustion engines still matter with triple alliance that aims to streamline and accelerate their development.
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.
Car Sales Up – Record Holiday Travel – New Car Previews – GM Anti Road Rage System – New Car Review – and This Week In Automotive History
This week’s edition of the podcast covers the increase in car sales, the record number of holiday travelers during Memorial Day weekend, and a preview of several new vehicles that are about to hit the market. We also have a look at GM’s anti-road rage system, a review of the 2024 blank and we also take a look at this year in automotive history
Bugatti Could Provide Customers With Their Own Fueling Station
Bugatti is exploring methods to ensure its customers can continue to enjoy their bespoke vehicles including the possibility of giving them their own fueling station at home
Drivers in California May Soon Pay By the Mile
States have long relied on gas taxes to cover the cost of building and maintaining their highway infrastructure. That approach falls apart as more and more EVs take to the road. California is exploring another option: tracking the mileage motorists log and charging them according to how far they drive. That could help prevent a gas tax shortfall of more than $4 billion over the next decade.