An ebullient Elon Musk took to the stage Thursday night not just to show off the long-awaited Cybercab, Tesla’s CEO offered a peek at what his idea of what the future should be, and that kicks off sometime near the end of 2026 when the first Cybercabs go into production. Get details at Headlight.News.
Volkswagen revealed its new Tayron 5-seat SUV sold in Europe. Why do we in America care? Because the extended wheelbase version is sold in the U.S. as the Tiguan, which will make its debut at the LA Auto Show next month. Get an early look at Headlight.News.
Americans spend plenty of time in their vehicles. In fact, studies show they’re back pre-pandemic levels. However, a new study shows not all cities are the same when it comes to commuting, running errands and costs. Get details about the best and worst places to drive at Headlight.News.
Lucid Group reported it delivered nearly 2,800 vehicles, which surpassed the expectations of analysts. The results are also in contrast to fellow EV startup Rivian. Get details about the results and what’s next at Headlight.News.
With Stellantis trying to sort out what to do with its 14 brands, i.e. which ones to keep, CEO Carlos Tavares dismissed the notion that the company is looking to add another: French automaker Renault. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Already not in any hurry to begin producing electric vehicles in big numbers like many of its competitors, Toyota officials revealed the company’s adjusted its manufacturing timeline in North America from late 2025 to sometime in 2026. Find out more at Headlight.News.
A new report shows Tesla issued more recalls than any other automaker in the U.S. during the third quarter; however, they were all resolved with over-the-air updates. Plagued by recalls during the past several years, Ford made significant improvement in the period. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Ford CEO Jim Farley announced plans today to offer free home chargers and installation to buyers of the company’s slow-selling electric vehicles. Farley took to LinkedIn to outline the company’s newest incentive, the Ford Power Promise, to sell EVs while continuing to show his advocacy for them. Get details at Headlight.News.
Analysts predict new vehicle sales will drop at least 12% on a year-over-year basis. However, it’s not all bad. If you compare apples to apples, the number is a lot more digestible: less than 2%. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Analysts at Cox Automotive predict new vehicle sales in the U.S. will drop 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. They point to expected declines by General Motors, Toyota and Stellantis as the primary reason for the slide. However, it’s not all bad news. Find out why at Headlight.News.
Consumers in the auto space continue to buy what they already have, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. Despite increased incentives and inventory issues, new vehicle buyers in larger numbers this year are sticking to the brand they currently own. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Ram, Stellantis’ truck unit, rolled out its 2025 model year light-duty pickups earlier this year, putting its 2500 and 3500 offerings on hold — until now. While not a full release, the company’s providing an early look at the portfolio before its full reveal sometime next months. Check out the new models at Headlight.News.