Chinese automaker BYD puts the world on notice with Shark Plug-In Hybrid pickup. The Shark is the first production PHEV pickup in the world and is shaping up to be a potent player in the global pickup truck market.
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Musk’s Antics Could Cost Him $56 Billion Pay Package
Elon Musk’s increasingly mercurial behavior is having a substantial impact on the Texas-based EV maker. But it may also have a serious impact on the Tesla CEO himself as shareholder resistance grows to the $50 billion pay package the automaker wants to give Musk. A key investor, and former Musk “fanboy,” voting no.
New Vehicles Got More Expensive Last Month
A decline in interest rates wasn’t enough to improve the affordability of new vehicles in April. The average new vehicle payment rose slightly, and it’s taking a little bit more of your annual income to afford a new car, truck or SUV. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Today’s EV Skeptics are Tomorrow’s EV Buyers, Study Says
If you’ve got a friend claiming they’ll never buy an electric vehicle, check back with them in a few years. They’ll likely be sharing their secret charging spot with other EV owners, according to a new study. Get the details about the evolution of EV buyers at Headlight.News.
Mercedes-Benz Scraps Plans for New EV Platform, Poor Sales To Blame
Mercedes-Benz backtracks on elements of its electrification plan with report suggesting that poor sales of the EQ lineup have forced it to scrap a platform that it was developing
Eight Automakers Caught Misusing Consumer Data
Multiple carmakers have been caught giving sensitive customer data too easily to law enforcement despite saying that they would not do so under Consumer Privacy Protection Principles Agreement
First Drive: 2025 Aston Martin Vantage – Updated In all The Right Places
The 2025 Aston Martin Vantage is the sports car for those who prefer a bit more English put into the serve.
First Drive: 2025 Subaru Forester
Subaru has done a great job balancing the comfort/luxury value against the brand’s go-anywhere, get muddy, hose-it-out-later reputation. Read the whole review at headlight.news.
Ford Built A Whole Rallycross Course When Developing Mach-E Rally
Ford pulled out all the stops when it was developing the Mustang Mach-E Rally. The trail-busting EV went through extensive testing during its development and that included the company building a special rallycross course to help push the EV to its limits.
Mercedes Workers Next to Vote on UAW – But “Alabama is Not Michigan”
After winning a historic vote at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga last month, the United Auto Workers Union takes aim at a repeat victory as workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa cast their ballots. But the UAW faces strong local opposition from, among others, Gov. Kay Ivey who declared “Alabama is not Michigan,” as she signed a bill to discourage future union efforts.
Chinese EV Imports Pose “An Extinction Level Event”
President Joe Biden raised tariffs on an assortment of Chinese-made goods, including the battery-electric vehicles manufacturers like BYD, Geely and Great Wall have been hoping to start selling in the U.S. The threat of these inexpensive EVs – some starting at barely $10,000 – has sent shivers through the American auto industry, one trade group warning their arrival poses an “extinction-level event.” Headlight.News explains why.
Jaguar Prepares for Bold EV Gamble, New EV Platform To Play Key Role
Jaguar is preparing to accelerate its push into the EV segment as British brand confirms that $125k Electric GT will spearhead the debut of new EV-dedicated architecture and three new electric vehicles.