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First Look: 2026 BMW M2 CS

First Look: 2026 BMW M2 CS

The latest-generation BMW 2-Series brought a significant upgrade to the smallest model the automaker offers in the U.S., and the M2 took things to a new level. But now comes what you can think of as the “ultimate” take on the compact coupe, the 2026 BMW M2 CS. It’s lighter, more powerful and adds a number of chassis and suspension upgrades. Here’s a first look.

A Decade Later; German Court Convicts 4 Former VW Managers in Diesel-Gate Scandal

A Decade Later; German Court Convicts 4 Former VW Managers in Diesel-Gate Scandal

A German court has convicted four former Volkswagen managers of fraud in connection with the “Dieselgate” scandal that saw the automaker pay out more than $33 billion in fines and other costs for rigging diesel emissions data. Two of the VW employees face prison time. More from Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2026 Toyota bZ: More Power, Longer Range, Shorter Name

First Drive: 2026 Toyota bZ: More Power, Longer Range, Shorter Name

Toyota may be one of the top-selling brands in the U.S. but the original bZ4X,  its first serious foray into the battery-electric vehicle market, didn’t do much to charge up U.S. EV buyers. The good news is that Toyota appears to have learned from its mistakes. A mid-cycle update addresses the most notable buyer concerns, adding more range, better performance – and a shorter name. Headlight.News had an opportunity to test drive the new 2026 Toyota bZ and here’s what we learned.

Senate Vote Could Kill California EV Rules

Senate Vote Could Kill California EV Rules

In a nod to Pres. Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to block California’s ability to set unique emissions rules, a move critics say weakens the ability to address climate change. A court battle will likely determine whether the state will be blocked from mandating a switch to EVs by 2035.

Honda Slashes EV Investments Due to “Market Slowdown”

Honda Slashes EV Investments Due to “Market Slowdown”

Honda is cutting its planned investment in battery-electric vehicles by 30%, its CEO citing “the current market slowdown.” The automaker still plans to launch two all-new “0-Series models” next year but will slow down and stretch out development of other all-electric products. It’s not likely to be the last automaker to rethink EV spending, reports Headlight.News.

Dodge Cuts R/T from Charger Daytona Lineup, Gas Model Coming

Dodge Cuts R/T from Charger Daytona Lineup, Gas Model Coming

Sales of the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona have been underwhelming. The Fratzonic exhaust hasn’t been music to the ears of muscle car mavens, but to bolster the numbers, a gas-powered version is coming. To make room, Dodge cut the R/T base model leaving only the all-electric Scat Pack available for 2026. Get details at Headlight.News.