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Porsche’s Second EV, the Macan SUV, Will Deliver up to 381 Miles Range

Porsche’s Second EV, the Macan SUV, Will Deliver up to 381 Miles Range

Days after offering up a sneak peek at its second all-electric model — and its first battery-powered SUV — Porsche has officially unveiled the new Macan 4 EV. And it boasts some impressive numbers, offering up to 630 horsepower and delivering as much as 381 miles of range. More from Headlight.News.

Tesla Planning $25,000 EV Codenamed “Redwood”

Tesla Planning $25,000 EV Codenamed “Redwood”

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly promised to bring more affordable EVs to market but has so far failed to pull it off. Now, however, a report indicates the Texas-based automaker is getting ready to follow through with a compact crossover that could be available by mid-2025 at a starting price of $25,000. More from Headlight.News.

EV Skeptic Akio Toyoda Sees Electric Vehicle Market Share Peaking at 30%

EV Skeptic Akio Toyoda Sees Electric Vehicle Market Share Peaking at 30%

He’s warned that the switch to battery-electric vehicles could seriously harm the auto industry. And even though his successor as Toyota CEO has committed more resources to EVs, Akio Toyoda continues to see a future in which hybrids and other alternatives dominate the global market. More from Headlight.News.

Oy, Vay! German Startup Uses Remote Control for New Las Vegas Ride-Sharing Service

Oy, Vay! German Startup Uses Remote Control for New Las Vegas Ride-Sharing Service

The crash of a Cruise ride-share vehicle in San Francisco last October has raised concerns about the readiness of robocab technology. But how will buyers take to an alternative approach that has launched in Las Vegas? German startup Vay’s small car-sharing fleet doesn’t have humans onboard. Instead, it relies on remote “teledrivers.” More from Headlight.News.

A Week With: 2024 Toyota Prius: Winning Over the Skeptics

A Week With: 2024 Toyota Prius: Winning Over the Skeptics

Since it made its debut a full quarter-century ago, there’ve certainly been reasons to praise the Toyota Prius for its fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain. But it hasn’t scored big in either the performance or fun-to-drive categories. Now, with the latest-generation hatchback, it’s an entirely new game. And it’s won over our reviewer.

After Slow Start, Lyriq EV Charges Up Cadillac Sales

After Slow Start, Lyriq EV Charges Up Cadillac Sales

After a painfully slow start, the Cadillac Lyriq is finally gaining traction. The all-electric SUV made up 12% of the luxury brand’s sales during the final quarter of 2023 — and is on track to double that this month, according to brand boss John Roth. That buoys confidence as Caddy gets ready to roll out four more EVs in the coming year. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Humanoid Robots Set to Report for Work at BMW’s Spartanburg Plant

Humanoid Robots Set to Report for Work at BMW’s Spartanburg Plant

In 1927, the German director Fritz Lang’s legendary film, Metropolis, introduced the idea of humanoid robots. Now, nearly a century later, robots have become a common site on automotive assembly lines but look little like the Maschinenmensch Lang envisioned. Or they have so far. But as part of a new partnership with the California-based startup Figure, BMW is about to put the first humanoid robots to work on its assembly line in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Read all about it at Headlight.News.

Tesla Cybertruck Doesn’t Live Up to its Hype, Tests Show

Tesla Cybertruck Doesn’t Live Up to its Hype, Tests Show

Faster than a speeding bullet … (okay, faster than a Porsche 911) … able to stop speeding bullets and then tow trailers with minimal range loss. When Tesla CEO Elon Musk handed over the keys to the first production Cybertruck last November, he made lots of jaw-dropping claims about the safety, performance and range of the all-electric pickup. But can it live up to the hype? Maybe not, according to some recent reports. More from Headlight.News.