But for a handful of EV-only brands like Tesla, most automotive brands have been rethinking their electrification strategies to reflect shifting government regulations and consumer demand. Add the Jaguar half of JLR which, according to a new report, is backing off its all-EV strategy as it works up a range-extender option for the new Typee 00 model due to debut about a year from now. More from Headlight.News.
Mercedes is getting ready to roll out an updated version of the flagship S-Class Jan. 29 and claims it’s changing a whopping 2,700 parts and components. Among other things, the sedan will add first-ever heated seatbelts. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Even the most popular vehicles eventually succumb to shifting market conditions. And there are plenty of products that fail to connect with buyers in the first place. Here’s a look at the nameplates that won’t survive into 2026 – though several of these just might make a comeback in the not-too-distant future. More from Headlight.News.
Little Subaru is a brand that has frequently surprised its bigger rivals and it does it again as the top-ranked marque in the 2026 Consumer Reports Auto Brand Report Card, besting manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and second-ranked BMW. That was one of the surprises in this year’s study. Headlight.News has more.
Mercedes-Benz will launch a 1,000-hp all-electric supercar based on its Concept AMG GT XX, the automaker’s U.S. CEO told dealers meeting in Las Vegas. It’s part of a plan to deliver a one-third growth in sales by decade’s end, helping the German automaker catch up with luxury rivals BMW and Lexus – while also countering an ongoing slump in China. More from Headlight.News.
Mercedes-Benz is set to debut an all-new version of its GLB crossover next month and its expected to offer buyers a wide range of electrified drivetrain options, everything from mild hybrid to pure EV. Ahead of that official launch, Headlight.News got hold of some new pics showing the 2027 GLB undergoing cold weather testing at temps as low as -40 Fahrenheit – that includes a first look at the optional new MBUX Superscreen.
This year’s Japan Mobility Show proves there’s still plenty of life left on the auto show circuit. The biennial event brought out dozens of new cars, concepts – and even a rocket – during its media preview. Headlight.News was in Tokyo and takes a look at some of the most significant products to debut there.
With its latest concept vehicle, Mercedes offers a retro-futuristic look at where it might take things with a coupe-style flagship that features not only an all-electric drivetrain but Level 4 hands-free driving capabilities. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic.
It was the sedan that showed the world Japan could truly compete with the best European luxury brands. But after a 36-year run, the Lexus LS is about to drive off into the sunset, the victim of declining demand for highline sedans. The automaker will give the LS one last hurrah in the form of the limited-run Heritage Edition.
If you want an electric vehicle in the U.S. going forward, you’re likely buying a luxury vehicle. Mercedes-Benz appears to be making sure you have plenty of options, unveiling its all-new electric GLC coming in the second half of next year. Get details at Headlight.News.
EV sales will “flatten considerably” once federal tax credits expire at the end of September, according to a new study. Even with more affordable models coming to market, EV market share will be nearly half what was previously expected before Congress voted to eliminate the incentives. Hoping to clear out inventory before then, automakers have launched a variety of deals that could put some buyers behind the wheel of an EV for less than $100 a month. More from Headlight.News.
This year’s Monterey Car Week is an unexpected bonanza for those looking to see what new luxury, sports and supercars could be heading to showrooms in the near future. One of the concepts and productions models generating the loudest buzz is the Lexus Sport Concept unleashed on Friday at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. Headlight.News has more.