The arrival of Tesla’s Cybertruck is often preceded by phrases like “oft-delayed” or “long overdue,” and the company’s missed another deadline, suggesting deliveries would start in Q3 and they won’t. This delay contributed to the company’s Q3 sales shortfall. Details at Headlight.News.
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Tesla Takes a Tumble, Q3 Sales Slipping More than Expected
But the downturn could be short-lived as automaker is ready to roll out new models. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Tesla Autopilot Goes on Trial
Semi-autonomous system blamed for motorist’s death and two serious injuries. EV maker continues to deal with issues related to the technology. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Mercedes’ Drive Pilot, World’s First Level 3 Autonomous System, Goes on Sale in the U.S.
Drive Pilot debuts on the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS EV in California and Nevada, but other models, states, will follow. Check out what other vehicles will get the tech and when at Headlight.News.
EV Maker Lucid Opens Saudi Arabia’s First Auto Assembly Plant
Production initially limited, but long-term plans target substantial growth for the Saudi-backed EV maker. Get more details about the new facility at Headlight.News.
Ford Pauses Work on New, $3.5B Michigan Battery Plant
Automaker halts construction on Michigan battery plant, saying it needs to make certain it can operate it profitably. Predictably, the UAW is angry, accusing Ford of “shameful’’ threat to union jobs. All this while contract talks continue, reports Headlight.News.
New Ride: BMW iX5 Hydrogen
There’s a joke about hydrogen always being the fuel of the future, but BMW’s putting some immediacy to hydrogen fuel cells with its iX5 Hydrogen. Headlight.News put it through its paces recently, read on for the review.
Minivans Aren’t as Safe as You Might Think
None of four popular “people-movers” scored well in new crash tests. Check where they fell short of current standards at Headlight.News.
“Havoc” in the Used Car Market Pushing Buyers to Older, Less Attractive Vehicles
For what you once have paid for a “nearly new” vehicles, you now might have to settle for something 8 years old. Find out why prices are rising, and if it’s likely to change at Headlight.News.
Vietnam’s VinFast to Target Europe Even as it Struggles to Gain Ground in the U.S.
Move to put it into competition with Chinese EV manufacturers making incursion into the market. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Toyota BEV Factory Readying for Production Next-Gen Lithium and More Advanced Solid-State Batteries
SUV concept promises 497 miles of range — and a 621-mile EV could follow. Get all the details at Headlight.News.
Production Problems Continue Snagging GM’s Ambitious EV Rollout Plans
Equipment issue at Ohio Ultium plant slows assembly of battery modules, delays vehicle production. Find out how its impacting GM’s plans at Headlight.News.