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First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

by | Feb 5, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

The iconic Mercedes-Benz tri-star badge today graces a wide range of products, from the little CLA sedan to the flagship GLS crossover. It’s also found on one of the world’s most popular vans, the big Sprinter. And, as the German automaker accelerates its switch to zero-emissions propulsion, the latest model to go all-electric is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter. Headlight.News spent a day in Southern California testing it out and discovered it was surprisingly fun to drive while delivering plenty of range. It also maintains the flexibility of the classic Sprinter and could even wind up with an RV option.

Mitsubishi Turns to Allies to Flesh Out its Meager Lineup

Mitsubishi Turns to Allies to Flesh Out its Meager Lineup

by | Feb 2, 2024 | , , , , , , ,

Despite a modest increase in sales last year, Mitsubishi Motors earnings took a tumble during the most recent quarter. Bargain-basement pricing and rising incentives took much of the blame. But it hasn’t helped that the automaker has a miniscule product lineup that leaves little for dealers to sell. Company officials now hope to tap allies Nissan and Renault to help add new products to help put Mitsubishi back on the radar, especially in the critical U.S. market.

Volvo Cuts Off Funding for Polestar

Volvo Cuts Off Funding for Polestar

by | Feb 1, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

Struggling Polestar faces some serious financial challenges now that Volvo, its Swedish parent, plans to cut off funding for the battery-electric startup. It’s the latest sign of retrenchment by the auto industry as the rapid growth of EV sales has started to flatten out. Volvo itself continues to move forward with plans to become an all-electric brand by decade’s end. Investors applauded the move — and Volvo’s stronger than expected earnings.

First Drive: 2024 Lexus GX 550 — A Complete Makeover

First Drive: 2024 Lexus GX 550 — A Complete Makeover

by | Feb 1, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

Not long ago, Lexus buyers had a single utility vehicle to choose from: the time-tested RX. Today, the Japanese luxury brand has one of the broadest portfolios of SUVs and CUVs on the market. That includes the Lexus GX which, for 2024, gets a ground-up makeover. There’s a new chassis, a new engine, a more classic exterior design and a more high-tech interior. There’s also the all-new Overtrail trim package which adds more rugged features that, as its name suggests, will allow for more serious off-road adventures. Headlight.News headed down to Tucson, Arizona to test out the 2024 Lexus GX.

Ford EV Owners Getting Free Tesla Supercharger Adapters

Ford EV Owners Getting Free Tesla Supercharger Adapters

by | Jan 31, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ford was the first automaker to tie up with Tesla, announcing plans to switch to the NACS plug letting owners of products like the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning use the big Tesla Supercharger network. Ford CEO Jim Farley on Wednesday announced “eligible” owners...

GM Bringing Plug-In Hybrids to North American Market

GM Bringing Plug-In Hybrids to North American Market

by | Jan 30, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

After reporting a profitable 2023 that exceeded their own expectations, GM officials revealed they’re deploying plug-in hybrid vehicles — for certain models — to the North American market. It was a decision made after reviewing and tweaking its EV production plans and feedback from dealers. Find out more from Headlight.News.

Rivian Poaches Top Apple Exec, Other Talent, Despite Ongoing Problems

Rivian Poaches Top Apple Exec, Other Talent, Despite Ongoing Problems

by | Jan 30, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

The New Year got off to a rough start for Rivian, the start-up slammed by investors nervous about slowing growth in EV sales. But the market is taking notice of the news that Rivian has poached DJ Novotny, the vice president of hardware engineering away from Apple. The move comes as the tech giant reportedly again delayed – by as much as four years – its secretive Apple Car program. More from Headlight.News.

Soaring Fuel Prices Threaten Market for Hydrogen Vehicles

Soaring Fuel Prices Threaten Market for Hydrogen Vehicles

by | Jan 29, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , ,

When Toyota introduced the Mirai fuel-cell vehicle three years ago the automaker tossed in an appealing incentive, $15,000 worth of the hydrogen needed to power it up. At the time, it cost just over $70 to fill Mira’s 5.6-kilogram tank. Today, you’ll pay over $200 – if you can find the lightweight gas, as many of the stations providing it have run dry. And that’s threatening to short-circuit the “hydrogen economy” that fuel-cell proponents have predicted is just around the corner.