Just months ago, it seemed, the internal combustion engine was on its way out, with regulators planning to phase out the technology – in some markets, like Europe, within barely a decade. While automakers once seemed ready to go along they’re now beginning to push back. That includes BMW’s CEO who called for a “correction” of EV-only strategies at this week’s Paris Motor Show.
Ferrari teases a mysterious new hypercar as the storied Italian sports car maker prepares to accelerate into the EV age to adapt to tightening regulations and changing market conditions.
Nissan unveils the 2025 Murano as it attempts to give buyers a “road-going sanctuary” in an attempt to boost sales and give the CUV newfound levels of luxury and refinement.
Helmet laws often create discord among motorcyclists, the medical community and other safety experts. The latest study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety isn’t likely to quell any of the disagreements. The report shows more than 22,000 riders would’ve have survived fatal crashes during the last four decades. Find out more at Headlight.News.
More power, more technology and an updated design. What’s not to like? At least that’s what the Bavarian automaker is betting potential buyers will discover about the 2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe. Here’s a first look.
Ashes to ashes, dust to rust. The life of an automobile is fairly limited. And the same can be said for automotive nameplates. With only the rarest exceptions, even the most popular badges have finite lives, as the Ford Model Y and Volkswagen Beetle proved. With the arrival of the 2025 model year there are still more nameplates set to drive off into the sunset, the Chevrolet Malibu being just one of the best-known examples. Here’s a look at some other product lines we won’t see going forward.
Toyota confirms that the Supra is here to stay as rumors about its future swirl with the potential demise of its platform mate the BMW Z4.
Sales of electric vehicles set a new global record in September hitting 1.7 million units. This surpassed the previous record by 150,000 vehicles last December. Unsurprisingly, China is leading the charge, but contrary to what many in the U.S. would tell you, the American market is up 10% through the end of the third quarter. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Porsche unveils special one-off Panamerica 718 Spyder as the company not only pays tribute to its racing past but also to the 718 with the company recently confirming that the 718 Cayman and Boxter will bow out of production in the middle of next year.
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss Tesla's unveiling of the CyberCab and the exec shakeup it and fellow firm Stellantis are experiencing. We also reveal a new team-up between Toyota and Hyundai before taking a look at This Week in Automotive History....
Tesla appears to be planning a shift away from its once groundbreaking EVs to put more focus on a line of robots and robotaxis but that has generated some significant pushback from investors who question the new business model announced by CEO Elon Musk during a flashy Hollywood rollout last week.
MINI reveals the all-new Cooper JCW and ACEman JCW EVs as the brand prepares to use the duo to help spearhead its broader push into the EV market. The Aceman gets its chance to shine in the JCW lineup for the first time ever.