Two small Northern European start-ups are ready to do what even some of the biggest mobility companies in the world haven’t been able to accomplish: bring revolutionary new solid-state batteries into production with the debut of a new motorcycle delivering as much as 370 miles per charge. Are the claims made by Finland’s Verge Motorcycles and Estonian battery supplier Donut Labs too good to be true? Headlight.News has more.
Mercedes is getting ready to roll out an updated version of the flagship S-Class Jan. 29 and claims it’s changing a whopping 2,700 parts and components. Among other things, the sedan will add first-ever heated seatbelts. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Volvo is rolling out its next all-electric entry, the EX60, and introduces the new Gemini AI technology. It also will offer more than 400 miles range and fast charging. Here’s more of what Headlight.News has learned so far.
Within weeks of its 2019 unveiling, Tesla claimed to have racked up over 1 million advance orders for the Cybertruck. But sales have failed come anywhere near its expectations – and fell by nearly half last year. How much longer will Tesla keep the truck in production? More from Headlight.News.
Canada is about to open the door to Chinese auto imports and brands like BYD, Geely and Great Wall are already well-established in Mexico. With the U.S. sandwiched in-between, Americans are growing increasingly aware of Chinese vehicles. But are they ready to buy? The answer seems to be a very solid “yes.” Headlight.News has more.
Mazda appears to be the latest automaker to stretch out its battery-electric vehicle plans, two Japanese publications reporting it now will wait until 2029 before bringing out its first long-range EV. Instead, the automaker plans to put an emphasis on hybrids and extended-range models in the interim.
Canada reached a new trade deal with the Beijing government that will slash tariffs on Chinese EV imports, though their numbers initially will be capped below 50,000. Not all Canadians are pleased by the agreement. Meanwhile Pres. Donald Trump offered praise, raising questions about whether he might also be ready to open up the U.S. to Chinese vehicles. More from Headlight.News.
It’s going to be a big year for Ford Racing, the Detroit automaker’s motorsports arm on Thursday night revealing plans for an array of projects, starting with the reveal of the new F1 racer that will campaign under the Oracle Red Bull Racing flag this year using a new Ford hybrid powertrain. Ford, meanwhile, confirmed its returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a new hypercar. Headlight.News has more.
For those who’ve wanted to squeeze just a bit more performance and handling out of Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse, there’s a new version making its debut today, the Dark Horse SC. And you can push the supercharged pony car even further with the optional Track Pack, reports Headlight.News.
Two GoFundMe campaigns have raised $800,000 for TJ Sabula, the Ford worker suspended after calling Pres. Donald Trump during his tour of a suburban Detroit Ford factory. His union has also stepped in to save the worker’s job. More from Headlight.News.
The Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo and Hyundai Palisade were the big winners Wednesday as a panel of 50 jurors announced their choices for North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year. Headlight.News has more.
A Ford worker was suspended after calling Pres. Donald Trump a “pedophile protector” during a plant tour on Tuesday. Trump responded by flashing the worker the middle finger and twice declaring, “Fuck you.” The confrontation proved an embarrassment to Ford Chairman Bill Ford who had hoped to use the visit as a way to communicate the auto industry’s role in keeping the economy healthy. More from Headlight.News.