British supercar brand McLaren confirmed to dealers that it will roll out a procession of new models each year through 2028, including a first-ever SUV. Headlight.News has more.
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Ferrari Teases First EV – and the Elettrica Will Deliver 1,000 hp and Gobs of Instant Torque
Who says EVs are dead? Not Ferrari. The Italian manufacturer has, if anything, provided new insight into what’s coming with the launch of its first all-electric model. And, to start with, it’s revealed the appropriately named Elettrica will punch out as much as 1,000 horsepower yet still manage to deliver 330 miles of range. Headlight.News has more.
Ferrari Rolls Out Newest Hybrid: 849 Testarossa
Electric vehicles don’t seem to be selling the way automakers hoped they would, but consumers are clamoring for hybrids — including supercar buyers? Not really, but Ferrari’s new 849 Testarossa is a plug-in hybrid, which shows everyone’s looking to squeeze out more ponies however they can. Check out the new Testarossa at Headlight.News.
Chevy’s Electrified Hypercar, Corvette ZR1X, Starts at $207,395
Feel the need for speed? Just make sure you have a fat wallet. Chevrolet revealed the new 2026 Corvette ZR1X, its 1,250-hp hybrid hypercar, will set you back $207,395 plus delivery fees. But that’s a fraction of what comparable European competitors command. Headlight.News has more on ZR1X pricing – and a unique new special launch edition of the hypercar.
The “Ultimate American Hypercar”? Chevy Reveals Corvette ZR1X
With the 2020 launch of the mid-engine Corvette Stingray, Chevrolet finally delivered the sort of sports car even fans of exotic European brands couldn’t ignore. Now, the bowtie brand is ready to take things to a new level with the Corvette ZR1X, a hybrid hypercar promising to outperform competitors like Aston, Ferrari and even Bugatti. More from Headlight.News.
First Look Bentley Bentayga Takes Things to the Extreme
It’s not only one of the most versatile models in the British marque’s line-up, with the addition of the new Speed package, the Bentley Bentayga becomes one of the fastest and most powerful. Here’s a first look on Headlight.News.
Why Is GM Dumping So Many Seasoned Corvette Execs?
When Tadge Juechter, the long-time chief engineer for the Corvette program, left nearly a year ago it seemed like just a normal retirement. But severalother members of the sports car’s team have now left – and not voluntarily. That has many observers wondering: what’s going on at Corvette?
14 Models Driving Off Into the Sunset as 2024 Comes to a Close
Ashes to ashes, dust to rust. The life of an automobile is fairly limited. And the same can be said for automotive nameplates. With only the rarest exceptions, even the most popular badges have finite lives, as the Ford Model Y and Volkswagen Beetle proved. With the arrival of the 2025 model year there are still more nameplates set to drive off into the sunset, the Chevrolet Malibu being just one of the best-known examples. Here’s a look at some other product lines we won’t see going forward.
Headlight News Podcast For The Week of 10-21-24 – Ferrari F80 – Volkswagen ID.Buzz Review – Tesla’s Latest Probe and More
In this week’s episode of the podcast EV mandates are under fire while Tesla finds itself in the crosshairs of a new probe into its FSD system (again…) We also shine a spotlight on Ferrari’s new F80 hypercar and go for a spin in the flower power-infused ID.Buzz EV before taking a look at this week in Automotive History.
Ferrari Unveils F80 Hybrid Hypercar
Ferrari pushes the envelope of hypercar performance with the all-new F80. F80 shows off the evolution of Ferrari’s hybrid technology and promises to shape the future of Ferrari for years to come.
Automakers Use Paris Motor Show to Push Back Against Combustion Engine Bans
Just months ago, it seemed, the internal combustion engine was on its way out, with regulators planning to phase out the technology – in some markets, like Europe, within barely a decade. While automakers once seemed ready to go along they’re now beginning to push back. That includes BMW’s CEO who called for a “correction” of EV-only strategies at this week’s Paris Motor Show.
Ferrari Teases New Hypercar, Will Make Debut Tommorow
Ferrari teases a mysterious new hypercar as the storied Italian sports car maker prepares to accelerate into the EV age to adapt to tightening regulations and changing market conditions.