Mini is preparing to go all-electric and the quest for electrification is even extending to the performance-oriented JCW lineup. Not much was known about what the company had planned but thanks to a newly leaked patent image we get a glimpse of the production version of the JCW EV model.
Month: September 2024
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.
Zora Corvette Prototypes Spotted in Germany Shed New Light on Chevy’s Supercar Fighter
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 may be one of the most powerful production Vette models the company has ever created, but it appears that the brand is preparing work on a more powerful “Zora” model with prototypes of this mythical Vette being spotted undergoing extreme testing in Germany.
New Vehicles at Their Most Affordable in Three Years
Rising incentives and falling interest rates combined to make new vehicles more affordable in August compared to July. In fact, they are at the most affordable levels in more than three years, according to new data. 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.
Genesis Planning Hypercar for 24 Hours of Le Mans – And Production Model Could Follow
Genesis is heading to Le Mans. The luxury brand is developing a new hypercar to compete in that legendary 24-hour race and other events that are part of the World Endurance Championship. With the Korean manufacturer also set to introduce its new Magma performance line-up, this is raising questions about whether Genesis might also bring a production version to market.
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.
Toyota Prius Sets Guinness Record For Highest MPG On Coast-to-Coast Trip
The Toyota Prius has always been an icon in the hybrid vehicle segment thanks to its impressive fuel economy and some of the technology that Toyota has managed to bake into the car over the years. The Prius can now add being a record holder to its resume thanks to a new Guinness World record it set for the highest mileage ever recorded on a coast-to-coast trip.
Stellantis Defensive After Dealers Urgently Voice Their Concerns As Sales Tank
Prominent Jeep and Ram dealers are increasing pressure on Stellantis executives to boost sales in the United States in the wake of a substantial market-share decline.