Ford patents a new drug detection system to protect consumers from planted drugs as the auto giant responds to the growing trend of drug smugglers using innocent motorists to move their illicit goods into the U.S.
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GM Recalling 450,000 SUVs, Pickups For Potential Brake Problem
General Motors will recall 449,671 pickups and SUVs due to faulty software that can lead to a failure of their brake fluid warning lights. The good new is that GM will use smartphone technology to make the repairs.
Biden Administration Pushes Forward with Chinese Connected Car Ban
The Biden administration pushed forward with plans to make it difficult to import vehicles from China. The Department of Commerce proposed a rule that would ban vehicles equipped with Chinese-made connected vehicle technologies. Get details at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition
When is a Final Edition trim package not actually the final edition? When it’s the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition. That said, it would be a helluva way to go out. Regardless, Headlight.News spent a week in the new Final Edition and we’ve got opinions — lots of ’em.
GM EV Owners Get to Use Tesla Superchargers with New Adapter
Like so many other automakers making electric vehicles, General Motors signed on to use the Tesla Supercharger network. Now owners of Cadillac Lyriqs, Chevrolet Equinox EVs and more can use the chargers with a new NACS DC adapter from the automaker. Find out more at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Prestige
Genesis continues to ensure its vehicles offer an impressive coalescence of luxury and performance. The 2024 G70 RWD 3.3T Prestige keeps that trend on track. Check out our review of the new G70 at Headlight.News.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD Is Crazy Fast
If anything can be said of the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, it’s that it’s the finest Ford Mustang ever built — at least when comes to engineering. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Automakers Making Progress on Pesky Electronic Problems
For years, problems with infotainment systems and other electronics in new vehicles have been the bane of automakers’ existence. However, it appears the industry’s beginning to get handle on resolving these issues, at least according to the latest J.D. Power study. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Volvo Exits Vehicle Subscription Market, Could Signal The End of These Services
Volvo joins a growing pool of automakers in exiting the vehicle subscription market as slowing demand for EVs causes customers to move away from vehicle subscription services.
Is Musk’s Political Shift Hurting Tesla?
As the CEO of Tesla and an outspoken advocate of green technology, Elon Musk developed a large and loyal fanbase and was frequently credited as a major force helping to build demand for the automaker’s EVs. But things have changed over the nearly two years since Musk purchased what was then Twitter and began a visible shift towards the political right. That’s changed perceptions of the South African-born Musk for many former fans. But is that costing Tesla sales? Headlight.News has this story.
GM Announces Potentially Far-Reaching Collaboration with Hyundai
General Motors have inked a Memorandum of Understanding, a preliminary agreement that could lead to joint work on everything from hydrogen fuel-cells to the development and production of new gas and battery-powered vehicles. But the MoU raises questions about the future of GM’s current relationship with Japanese automaker Honda.
VW Rolls Out More Powerful Taos for 2025
Volkswagen’s enjoying strong results in 2024, buoyed largely by their lineup of SUVs. Hoping to keep the good times rolling, VW updated with 2025 Taos with more horsepower, an updated dashboard and some exterior tweaks to keep the overall look fresh. Get the details at Headlight.News.