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Quid Pro Quo? Musk Money in Hand, Trump is Now an EV Fan

Quid Pro Quo? Musk Money in Hand, Trump is Now an EV Fan

Donald Trump has pulled a U-turn and now says he is now “totally” in favor of EVs. The Republican nominee for president said he had “no choice” but to rethink his position after previously bashing battery-electric vehicles now that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become one of Trump’s biggest financial backers in an increasingly tough campaign.

Lucid Secures More Funding, Beats Analysts Q2 Earnings Estimates

Lucid Secures More Funding, Beats Analysts Q2 Earnings Estimates

EV maker Lucid Motors offered up good news during its second quarter earnings call as it secured as much as $1.5 billion in new cash just in time to begin production of its second vehicle, the Gravity SUV. The company also managed to beat analysts’ estimates for the quarter. Find out more at Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2025 Ram ProMaster EV

First Drive: 2025 Ram ProMaster EV

Online retailing will generate over $1.2 billion in revenues this year. And whether you’re buying from Amazon, WalMart, Target or countless other Internet retailers your package is likely to will make it to your doorstep in a delivery van. Increasingly, those vans are going electric as fleet operators seek low-cost solutions. Now, Ram is getting into the game with the new ProMaster EV. Headlight.News had a chance to take the rig for a run – without having to make any delivery stops.

Mercedes Takes Aim at Tesla’s Best-Seller with Electric CLA

Mercedes Takes Aim at Tesla’s Best-Seller with Electric CLA

Even as its sales start to slide, Tesla is coming under increasing fire from competitors who hope to chip away at its market share which still dominates the EV market. And Mercedes-Benz is taking aim at Tesla’s best-seller with an all-new, battery-powered version of its compact CLA model set to debut next year.

Ford Patent Could Let Cars Tattle on Speeders

Ford Patent Could Let Cars Tattle on Speeders

Ford applied for a patent for a new system that could allow a driver to monitor whether other vehicles are speeding, information that could then be reported to police – though the automaker says it sees the technology as a way to make it even easier for cops to crack down on speeders. Meanwhile, Ford and other automakers face new legislation that could require future vehicles to come with speed limiters.

Toyota Upgrades 2025 GR Corolla – and it’s Likely to Expand the Appeal of the Hot Hatch

Toyota Upgrades 2025 GR Corolla – and it’s Likely to Expand the Appeal of the Hot Hatch

When Toyota rolled out the GR Corolla two years ago it did a lot to change the image of a compact model long known for its plain vanilla styling and lackluster styling. But for many potential buyers there was one big drawback: its lack of an automatic transmission. That’s the biggest issue Toyota is addressing with the 2025 GR Corolla update. Here’s more.