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.
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.
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.
While automakers are still tallying up the final numbers, they’re expected to reveal that, boosted by a strong economy, July vehicles sales bounced back after a weak June. Here’s a preview of what we’re likely to see.
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...
It wasn’t expected to be a good quarter for Ford Motor Co. Even then, the automaker’s second-quarter earnings managed to fall short of Wall Street’s expectations. That sent Ford shares tumbling by 11%, even though company leaders tried to assure investors they’re “on track” to deliver a full-year profit. More from Headlight.News.
Since it made its debut nearly 35 years ago, The Ford Explorer has had a profound impact on the American auto industry, helping convince millions of motorists to move from sedans and coupes to SUVs and CUVs. Now, the automaker is rolling out a big update and while the 2025 Ford Explorer does get some design updates, much of the focus is on the new “Ford Digital Experience.” Headlight.News has this review.
Ford’s shifting EV plans cause it to pivot once again with the company confirming that a plant in Canada originally earmarked for Electric vehicles will instead amplify Super Duty pickup production as Ford renews focus on highly profitable model names.
The popularity of pickups remains unquestioned, and after a week in the 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat with the FX4 off-road package, it quickly becomes apparent why — they’re do-it-all vehicles. Find out more in our review at Headlight.News.
This week's edition of the Headlight.News podcast focuses on foreign automakers increasing their presence in vehicle production, Dealers being crippled by a cyberattack, and Red Bull's newest hypercar. We also review the Ford Ranger and take a look at This Week in...
Will it or won’t it? That’s the big question in the racing world this week as Toyota reportedly prepares to announce plans to reenter Formula 1 racing. It would mark a return after a failed effort ended 15 years ago. But Toyota is said to be partnering up this time, likely with the American F1 Haas team.
Ford brings another classic nameplate to the EV world with the all-new Capri CUV. The Capri attempts to bolster Ford’s presence in Europe while also fleshing out a partnership with Volkswagen at the same time.