As automakers revamp their electric vehicle strategies, October’s global sales results may give them reason to rethink it again. EV sales jumped 35% last month with China leading the way. Find out more at Headlight.News.
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Return of the Rotary: Mazda Green Lights the Iconic SP Sports Car
A dozen years after killing off its last rotary-powered model, the RX-8, Mazda has given the go to the Iconic SP Sports Car which will bring back the Wankel engine back into production, President Katsuhiro Mogo and other officials have confirmed. Here’s what we know.
Trump Election Crimps UAW Political Influence
The 2024 election cost organized labor — especially the UAW — influence in Washington, D.C. It also handed an old foe, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, more sway over industry and labor in the new administration. Get the story at Headlight.News.
First Look: Cadillac Vistiq is an Escalade IQ Without the Bling
Cadillac’s charge into the emerging EV market takes a big step forward with the official debut of its fifth all-electric model, the 2026 Vistiq. The lavishly equipped 3-row SUV slots into a niche between Caddy’s first battery model, the Lyriq, and the flagship Escalade IQ. Here’s more.
Cadillac Set to Discontinue XT4 Crossover, Making Room for New Chevy Bolt
In a surprise move, Cadillac announced it will end production of the popular XT4 crossover in January. The move frees up space at General Motors’ Fairfax Assembly Plant to switch over to the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt. The EV will go on sale a year from now as GM’s cheapest battery-electric model.
These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest
There’s no question EVs offer a number of advantages, including low energy costs and the ability to plug in at home. But what about when you need to charge up on the road? The good news is that there are more public chargers being added every day. The downside: you might be in for a long wait when you plug in, depending on what EV you’re driving. Automakers are upgrading their battery vehicles to improve charging speeds and here’s a look at the models that will add miles the fastest – as well as the slowest.
Stellantis Announces Further Layoffs – as Job Cuts Sweep Across the Industry
Stellantis is cutting another 1,100 jobs, the latest furloughs impacting workers at the Toledo, Ohio plant producing Jeep products such as the Wrangler and Gladiator. The news comes at a time when other manufacturers, including Nissan and Audi, are paring back at a time of weakening sales.
The Past Lane: Happy Anniversary Chevrolet Small-Block
After seven decades, Chevrolet’s second V-8 is an engineering and performance icon. And the bowtie brand’s very survival is tied to that small block engine.
Hyundai Reveals Initium Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept, Previews New Design Language
Hyundai’s new Initium concept shows more than just the direction the Korean carmaker plans to take with its hydrogen fuel-cell technology. It also reveals the brand’s new “Art of Steel” design language.
Headlight.News for The Week of 10-29-2024 – Scout Returns – GM and Tesla Deliver Surprises In Their Earnings Reports – Cheap Tesla Dead & More
In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about the return of Scout, the surprises Tesla and GM delivered at their earnings calls, and the demise of the entry-level Tesla. We also review a new offering from Mercedes Benz and take a look at This Week in Automotive...
GM Reports Rise in Q3 Revenue, Exceeds Analysts’ Expectations
General Motors brought in more money during the third quarter compared to a year ago, but those additional funds didn’t translate to bigger profits. However, the numbers did give the company reason to revise its earnings upward. Find out more at Headlight.News.
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.