Ferrari is preparing to enter the EV wars but its inaugural model will command a hefty price tag with a new report revealing that it will start at over $500,000.
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Production Version of Smart #5 EV Might Provide Catalyst For U.S. Return
Smart #5 SUV delivers impressive interior room and could preview Smart’s plan to expand its appeal to a wider dragnet of buyers including EV adopters.
Americans Frustrated By High Gas Prices Not Likely to Buy EVs
With gas prices averaging just under $3.50 a gallon, Americans are frustrated. They believe prices are too high and while that might lead you to believe they’re going to turn to electric vehicles in larger numbers, you’d be wrong. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Charging Cable Thefts Becoming New Obstacle For EV Adoption
Charging cable thefts are rapidly becoming a new obstacle for mass EV adoption and are also becoming a major issue for EV owners
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.
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.
Cadillac Likely Won’t Be All-Electric by 2030
Cadillac has backed away from its plan to offer “an all-electric portfolio by 2030,” the luxury brand’s global boss acknowledged Wednesday. While that could yet happen, said General Motors Vice President John Roth, Caddy is likely to continue offering vehicles using internal combustion engines well into the next decade.
Q&A: Toyota Brand Boss David Christ Talks the Future of Hybrids, Plug-Ins and BEVs
A quarter-century after launching the first Prius, Toyota Tuesday introduced its 19th hybrid, the 2025 4Runner. The automaker’s “portfolio approach,” offering a mix of hybrids, PHEVs, EVs and fuel-cell vehicles has become controversial — but may be vindicated by slowing growth in the EV market. In this Q&A, Toyota’s U.S. brand boss David Christ talks about why giving customers a choice makes sense — while also laying out plans for even more electrified models in the near future.
All-Electric Polestar 4 Makes Its North American Debut in the Big Apple
Volvo spinoff Polestar is accelerating its product rollout this year and the New York International Auto Show brings the debut of the new Polestar 4. It’s an all-electric CUV that will be positioned in-between the Polestar 2 and 3 models in terms of size and price.
Cadillac’s Opulent Velocity Concept Teases EV Performance Future
Cadillac prepares to shift its EV ambitions into high gear with first tease of the Opulent Velocity concept. The mysterious show car promises to rewrite EV performance but leaves more questions unanswered. Get details at Headlight.News.
President Biden Orders Probe of Foreign Connected Vehicles
Citing Chinese automobiles and trucks with internet connectivity as a possible national security threat, President Biden directed the Commerce Department to launch an inquiry into foreign software in automobiles. Get details at Headlight.News.
Mercedes-Benz Slashes EV Forecast, Prepares to Enhance ICE Vehicle Lineup
Mercedes-Benz reveals that demand for EVs is slowing and that it will be updating combustion-powered models in an attempt to compensate for shifting consumer buying habits and ongoing challenges in the segment. Get the details at Headlight.News.