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Plug-in Hybrids Now Outselling EVs

Plug-in Hybrids Now Outselling EVs

As EV sales growth slows, automakers are looking for other ways to reduce emissions without turning off potential buyers. That’s led to a wave of new plug-in hybrids coming to market – and to a surge in demand for PHEVs which grew 50% globally during the first five months of the year. But will they continue to outpace all-electric models? That’s a matter of debate.

2025 Ford Maverick Lobo: Return of the Street Truck

2025 Ford Maverick Lobo: Return of the Street Truck

No wolf in sheep’s clothing, the 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo does nothing to hide its aggressive nature. It’s the latest spin-off of the compact pickup and was “inspired” by the lowered performance trucks of decades past, according to the automaker. But it also picks up on the functional features of the Maverick that have made it a hit with young buyers on a budget. Here’s a first look.

Ford Maverick Hybrid Goes AWD for 2025

Ford Maverick Hybrid Goes AWD for 2025

It may be the smallest pickup in Ford’s North American line-up but the Maverick has been a big success since its launch three years ago. And Ford hopes to keep the momentum going with the 2025 update of the compact truck by adding an all-wheel-drive version of the Maverick hybrid, as well as an assortment of new tech features.

CFO Warns Stellantis Could Sell Off Maserati

CFO Warns Stellantis Could Sell Off Maserati

As it looks to potentially consolidate a list of 14 automotive brands, Stellantis could sell off its most exclusive, Maserati, due to weak sales, a senior official warned. That’s on top of several other brands which, Headlight.News reported last week, may be shuttered entirely.

Headlight.News for The Week of 7-29-24 – Bad News For Ford and Tesla – Stellantis May Drop Brands – Corvette ZR1 Debut – Mini Cooper S Review – This Week in Automtive History and More

Headlight.News for The Week of 7-29-24 – Bad News For Ford and Tesla – Stellantis May Drop Brands – Corvette ZR1 Debut – Mini Cooper S Review – This Week in Automtive History and More

In this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss Stellantis possibly cutting brands. Both Ford and Tesla getting bad news and the debut of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. We also review the 2025 MINI Cooper S hardtop and look at a study that says EVs are Cleaner than...

Instant Karma: EV Maker Set to Unveil Two New Models at Pebble Beach

Instant Karma: EV Maker Set to Unveil Two New Models at Pebble Beach

While Fisker Inc. may be heading to the junkyard in the sky, there’s new life to founder Henrik Fisker’s earlier automotive start-up. Now owned by the Chinese and renamed Karma Automotive, it will show there can be life after death by unveiling two new models at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance next month. And they are meant to channel the ghosts of several other one-time automotive greats, including luxury brands Pierce-Arrow and Duesenberg.

What Brands Will Fall to the Stellantis Axe?

What Brands Will Fall to the Stellantis Axe?

Could Stellantis abandon one or more of its 14 automotive brands? In light of the automaker’s weak second-quarter earnings, that is a distinct possibility, warned CEO Carlos Tavares. But which of those marques are the most endangered? Headlight.News takes a closer look and a few seem ripe for the chopping block.

First Look: “Ultimate” Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

First Look: “Ultimate” Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

When the eighth-generation Corvette made its debut four years ago, some long-time fans questioned how much further Chevrolet could go after rolling out the first mid-engine version of what has come to be known as “America’s sports car.” They got their answer Thursday night when the bowtie brand rolled out what is likely to be the “ultimate” version of the ‘Vette – at least an all-gas model. What’s clear is that the 2025 ZR1 is the fastest, most powerful – and most intimidating model in Corvette history. Here’s a closer look.

Tesla’s Trade Secret Lawsuit Against Rivian Heading to Court

Tesla’s Trade Secret Lawsuit Against Rivian Heading to Court

It will be up to a California court to determine the outcome of a long-running suit pitting two EV manufacturers, Tesla and Rivian. The bigger of the two has accused its rival of stealing trade secrets and a judge has ruled the case will have to go to trial after Rivian filed to get it dismissed earlier this week.