MINI reveals the all-new Cooper JCW and ACEman JCW EVs as the brand prepares to use the duo to help spearhead its broader push into the EV market. The Aceman gets its chance to shine in the JCW lineup for the first time ever.
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Review: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Hints at Great Things to Come
It may have gotten off to a bad start due to some unexpected software problems but the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV shouldn’t be dismissed by those looking for a new battery-electric vehicle. It’s offered in an unusually broad range of configurations that can fit a variety of different needs, as our reviewer Jeff Zurschmiede learned while spending a week behind the wheel.
New GM Defense Vehicle Offers More Stealth, Better Range for U.S. Armed Forces
General Motors defense unit continues to offer new vehicles with evolutionary updates designed to keep up with the changing needs of today’s warfighter. It’s showing off the prototype of its next-generation tactical vehicle at AUSA 2024. Check it out at Headlight.News.
BMW Confirms its Building Skytop Concept, Already Sold Out
BMW confirms its building production version of the Skytop concept but buyers looking to jump in are too late with the model already sold out.
Under Increasing Pressure, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to Retire – But Not Until 2026
Facing mounting criticism for the automaker’s recent plunge in sales and earnings, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in 2026. The announcement comes amidst a major shake-up in the automaker’s Euro-American management team.
Tesla Cybercab Highlights Elon Musk’s Glimpse into the Future
An ebullient Elon Musk took to the stage Thursday night not just to show off the long-awaited Cybercab, Tesla’s CEO offered a peek at what his idea of what the future should be, and that kicks off sometime near the end of 2026 when the first Cybercabs go into production. Get details at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line
All in all, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line is handsome, stylish, understated, nicely equipped and quite pleasant to drive — once you get it up to speed. Find out more about the SUV at Headlight.News.
Lexus Unveils LX700h, Adds Overtrail Model To Spice Up Off-Road Capability
Lexus attempts to improve fuel economy and off-road capability with the all-new Lexus LX700h. Model will also gain Overtrail model for the first time with LX700h being the third member of the family to get the rugged trim level. The rugged Lexus LX luxury SUV has...
As Musk Preps to Debut Tesla RoboTaxi Automaker Struggles with Flood of Exec Departures
It’s a put-up-or-shut-up-day for Elon Musk as Tesla prepares to reveal its long-promised Cybercab, but the company has plenty of other challenges facing it right now, starting with the departure of four top-level executives leading an exodus of talent as insiders balk at the CEO’s increasingly erratic behavior.
GM Drops Ultium Name From Batteries and EV Tech
GM reveals it’s dropping the Ultium name from its batteries and EV tech as the company adapts to changing market conditions in the EV market and makes adjustments to its broader strategy.
Volkswagen Offers Early Look at Tiguan Debuting at LA Auto Show
Volkswagen revealed its new Tayron 5-seat SUV sold in Europe. Why do we in America care? Because the extended wheelbase version is sold in the U.S. as the Tiguan, which will make its debut at the LA Auto Show next month. Get an early look at Headlight.News.
Acura Teases 2025 ADX Entry Lux SUV
Acura plans to grow its SUV line with an affordable new entry it’s calling the ADX. Set to go up against the likes of the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Lexus UX, it will make its debut at next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show.