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Tesla Shares Soar as Musk Pledges to be “Super Focused” on the Company – But Sales Continue to Plunge

Tesla Shares Soar as Musk Pledges to be “Super Focused” on the Company – But Sales Continue to Plunge

If you’re a Tesla shareholder you’re likely quite pleased to hear CEO Elon Musk promise to back away from his work in Washington to become “super-focused” on the automaker and his other companies. If you’re a buyer looking for an EV, however, that may not matter much, Tesla sales continuing to tumble in markets as diverse as Europe, China and the U.S. Headlight.News has more.

Antonio Filosa Named New Stellantis CEO

Antonio Filosa Named New Stellantis CEO

Stellantis has a new CEO. After a nearly 6-month search, Antonio Filosa steps into the vacancy created by the unexpected resignation of Carlos Tavares last December. The 51-year-old Filosa faces some serious challenges, including weak sales by key brands Ram and Jeep. He may also face the question of whether to abandon some of the 14 Stellantis brands, such as Chrysler and Fiat. More from Headlight.News.

First Look: 2026 BMW M2 CS

First Look: 2026 BMW M2 CS

The latest-generation BMW 2-Series brought a significant upgrade to the smallest model the automaker offers in the U.S., and the M2 took things to a new level. But now comes what you can think of as the “ultimate” take on the compact coupe, the 2026 BMW M2 CS. It’s lighter, more powerful and adds a number of chassis and suspension upgrades. Here’s a first look.

A Decade Later; German Court Convicts 4 Former VW Managers in Diesel-Gate Scandal

A Decade Later; German Court Convicts 4 Former VW Managers in Diesel-Gate Scandal

A German court has convicted four former Volkswagen managers of fraud in connection with the “Dieselgate” scandal that saw the automaker pay out more than $33 billion in fines and other costs for rigging diesel emissions data. Two of the VW employees face prison time. More from Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2026 Toyota bZ: More Power, Longer Range, Shorter Name

First Drive: 2026 Toyota bZ: More Power, Longer Range, Shorter Name

Toyota may be one of the top-selling brands in the U.S. but the original bZ4X,  its first serious foray into the battery-electric vehicle market, didn’t do much to charge up U.S. EV buyers. The good news is that Toyota appears to have learned from its mistakes. A mid-cycle update addresses the most notable buyer concerns, adding more range, better performance – and a shorter name. Headlight.News had an opportunity to test drive the new 2026 Toyota bZ and here’s what we learned.

Senate Vote Could Kill California EV Rules

Senate Vote Could Kill California EV Rules

In a nod to Pres. Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to block California’s ability to set unique emissions rules, a move critics say weakens the ability to address climate change. A court battle will likely determine whether the state will be blocked from mandating a switch to EVs by 2035.