Polestar CEO Thomas Ingelanth resigns from the company as Polestar continues to bleed money and navigate rough waters caused by slumping EV demand and cash burn.
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Hyundai Way Means Massive Sales Increase, More Hybrids, More Profit
South Korean automotive behemoth Hyundai Motor expects to sell 5.5 million vehicles globally by the end of the decade, including 2 million EVs and 1.8 million hybrids. The global number represents a 30% jump over last year’s numbers. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Audi’s Best-Selling Q5 SUV Teased Ahead of Complete Makeover’s Debut
Audi plans to make some big news next week, the German automaker set to reveal the next-generation version of its best-selling model, the Q5. Ahead of that formal unveiling, Audi released this teaser image and gave some hints as to what’s coming. Significantly, the midsize SUV will be offered with a range of powertrains, including gas, hybrid and all-electric. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
First Drive: 2025 Lincoln Aviator
While Navigator may be the Lincoln flagship, Aviator serves as the more likely choice looking for an upscale, 3-row SUV considering it is, at a starting price of $60,475, far more attainable for most buyers. The 2025 Lincoln Aviator gets a number of welcome updates, especially with the Black Label package, though the automaker has abandoned the sportiest package powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Here’s what we discovered during our first few days behind the wheel.
Dodge Teases Next-Generation Charger Pursuit Model
Dodge confirms that the new Charger will be joined by an all-new pursuit model as it prepares a renewed assault on the police vehicle market to snatch more sales away from Ford.
VinFast Launches VF 9 With Major Price Cut
Hoping to get it right after a botched launch of its original EV, Vietnamese start-up VinFast is ready to roll its second offering into U.S. showrooms. To increase the appeal of the three-row VF 9, VinFast has slashed the sticker price by more than $10,000 on the base model and $18,000 on the more lavishly equipped Plus package.
New Vehicle Sales Expected to Make Big Jump in August
The auto industry’s been expecting a big sales month at some point this summer in the wake of the CDK outage that cut into new vehicle sales in mid-June. Some thought it would come in July, but inventory levels we’re quite settled. But now it appears everything’s in place for a 7% year-over-year increase. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Lexus, Toyota Top List for Most Reliable Used Cars
With the high cost of today’s new vehicles it’s likely no surprise that more buyers have turned to previously owned models. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort, safety or fuel economy. But if you’re looking for something used you should consider which models are most reliable. And, according to a new study, Lexus and Toyota top the chart. Which other brands should you consider – or avoid? And what are the most reliable models? More from Headlight.News.
Nissan Teases Next-Generation Armada
A new Armada is sailing our way and to give us something to look forward to over the holidays, Nissan offered up a first teaser image of the big SUV coming for 2025 – alongside a 1967 version of the classic Patrol model that Armada originally was based on. Here’s what we know about the 2025 Nissan Armada ahead of its official debut.
Fisker Inc. Finalizes Liquidation Plans While Helping Owners
EV maker Fisker secured a deal with creditors to liquidate its assets while providing ongoing assistance to the owners of the vehicles it has already produced. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Fire at Rivian’s Illinois Plant Damages EVs, Assembly Plant Unaffected
Rivian reports fire at its Normal, Illinois assembly plant. Fire damaged multiple EVs in a storage lot but it’s not known how many were destroyed by the blaze and whether it will affect deliveries of vehicles to consumers.
Sasquatch Takes the 2025 Bronco Sport to New Levels
While it may be more affordable than its bigger sibling, the Ford Bronco Sport does sacrifice a bit of off-road moxie. But as it gets a welcome refresh for the 2025 model year, Bronco Sport gets some added off-road capabilities, including the introduction of the rugged new Sasquatch package. Headlight.News looks at all you’ll find on the 2025 update.