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Jeep Drops Prices, Prepares to Launch First EV — and Hints “Range-Extender” May Follow

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 23, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Earnings and Financials, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Jeep, Sales, Technology

He’s barely been on the job three months, but a lot has happened on his watch as Antonio Filosa, the new global CEO of the Jeep brand settles in. To start with, the off-road brand has cut prices on four of its best-selling model lines. But there’s more to come – soon – Filosa revealed during a media roundtable at the brand’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan on Friday. Among other things, Jeep is getting ready to launch production of its first EV, the Wagoneer S. And Filosa revealed that the automaker is looking at adding “range-extender” technology to future battery-electric models.

GM and Cruise Preparing to Resume Robotaxi Fleet Operations

by Carl Malek | Feb 23, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Trending*, Automakers, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Green Power, Safety, Technology

General Motors and its robotaxi subsidiary, Cruise, prepare to resume service and testing after prior safety concerns saw the company voluntarily suspend its fleet from service, according to newly released report. Get the details at Headlight.News.

2024 Toyota Crown: Toyota’s Big New Offbeat Sedan

by Larry Printz | Feb 23, 2024 | *Reviews*, Automakers, Business, Safety, Sales, Technology, Toyota

Yes, we’ve become a nation of truck drivers, piloting pickups, vans and SUVs. But there is a small bastion of consumers who do not check themselves out of stores, don’t shop online and refuse to drive an SUV or pickup. For them, Toyota builds the 2024 Toyota Crown. Find out why in our review at Headlight.News.

Auto Companies Fight Battle Against Global Counterfeit Parts Makers

by Michael Strong | Feb 23, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Government, Regulatory, Safety, Sales, Technology

The recent investigation by U.S. Department of Homeland Security in metro Detroit turned up scores of counterfeit auto parts. The probe, aided by Detroit Three automakers, netted scores of inexpensive, but fake parts for Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge car parts. The bust is a microcosm of a much larger problem across the U.S. costing automakers billions of dollars. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Ineos Unveils Fusilier — One Off-Roader, Two “Green” Powertrains

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 23, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Concept Vehicles, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Ineos, Ram, Technology

Ineos, the automotive startup focused on extreme off-road SUVs, unveiled what is set to become its third product line Friday, and the Fusilier will offer buyers two “green” powertrain options when it comes to market sometime in 2027, said company chairman Jim Ratcliffe.

First Drive: 2024 Honda Prologue — A Partnership Pays Off

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 22, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Chevrolet, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, First Drive, Green Power, Honda, Hyundai, Subaru, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen

Honda is finally getting into the EV game, the automaker getting ready to roll its first long-range model into U.S. showrooms in the coming weeks. The name is an appropriate one, the 2024 Honda Prologue set to become the first in a planned family of EVs set to debut later this decade. While future models will be developed in-house, however, the Japanese automaker took a shortcut with Prologue, turning to its longtime Detroit rival, General Motors for help. Headlight.News has the back story — and a first review of the 2024 Honda Prologue.

First Drive: 2025 Ram 1500: More Power, More Tech, More Money

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 22, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Automakers, Business, First Drive, Ram, Safety, Sales, Technology

The full-size truck market is about to get more competitive as Ram rolls out a major update of the 1500 pickup. The 2025 package has plenty to offer, from two versions of the new Hurricane engine to the all-new premium Tungsten edition. There’s plenty of new technology, as well, including the new Hands-free Driving Assist system. But you can also expect to spend more money, Headlight.News headed to Texas Hill Country to get some time behind the wheel of the 2025 Ram 1500.

Cadillac Lyriq Regains $7,500 Federal Tax Credit — Gets Leg Up on Rivals

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 21, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Cadillac, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Genesis, Green Power, Lexus, Regulatory, Technology

After revising its supply chain, Cadillac once again can offer $7,500 in federal tax credits to buyers of the Lyriq EV. The automaker briefly lost those incentives after the U.S. Treasury updated guidelines under the Inflation Reduction Act on January 1. The news means Caddy gets a critical advantage over a number of competing luxury EVs that have also lost their tax credits this year.

Genesis Slowing EV Plans, Reportedly Adding Hybrids to Lineup

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, EVs and batteries, Genesis, Green Power, Hyundai, Regulatory, Technology

Korean luxury brand Genesis is reportedly rethinking its plans to evolve into an all-electric brand. The company is instead looking at other electrification options, with plans to launch its first hybrid model as early as next year. But what form it will take reportedly has not yet been determined.

Volvo Announces New EX40 & EC40 Nameplates, Confirms Other Updates

by Carl Malek | Feb 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Technology, Volvo

Volvo renames XC40 and C40 Recharge models EX40 and EC40 to help them fall in line with the rest of the EX lineup and also gives ICE-powered models separate updates as the company prepares to expand its presence in the green vehicle market while also giving the firm time to hone the bigger EX90 and EX30 model. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

From “Ruin Porn” to High-Tech Hub: Ford Set to Reopen Long-Abandoned Michigan Central Station

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Ford, Green Power, History, Personalities, Technology

When it opened 110 years ago, the Michigan Central depot was the tallest train station in the world and a showpiece for a city at its peak. Since it shut down in 1988, however, it’s been a symbol of urban decay and the decline of Detroit, in particular. Now, after a...

GM Pushes Back Sale of Midsize Trucks Due to Software Issue

by Michael Strong | Feb 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Chevrolet, EVs and batteries, General Motors, GMC, Green Power, Safety, Sales, Technology

General Motors put a halt to the sale and delivery of its 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups after a software glitch was discovered. The company is fixing the problem and expects to lift the hold soon. It’s the second major software problem to halt a high-profile vehicle. The stop sale hasn’t yet been lifted on the Chevy Blazer EV. Get details at Headlight.News.

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