Porsche made waves a few years ago when it introduced the all-electric Taycan. Now that we all know how to say the name correctly, they’ve rolled out the next iteration of its bestselling battery-electric model for the 2025 model year. Get details at Headlight.News.
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Rivian Poaches Top Apple Exec, Other Talent, Despite Ongoing Problems
The New Year got off to a rough start for Rivian, the start-up slammed by investors nervous about slowing growth in EV sales. But the market is taking notice of the news that Rivian has poached DJ Novotny, the vice president of hardware engineering away from Apple. The move comes as the tech giant reportedly again delayed – by as much as four years – its secretive Apple Car program. More from Headlight.News.
Porsche’s Second EV, the Macan SUV, Will Deliver up to 381 Miles Range
Days after offering up a sneak peek at its second all-electric model — and its first battery-powered SUV — Porsche has officially unveiled the new Macan 4 EV. And it boasts some impressive numbers, offering up to 630 horsepower and delivering as much as 381 miles of range. More from Headlight.News.
Porsche Reveals Sketches of Coming 2025 Macan EV
Porsche’s conversion to electric power continues with the 2025 Macan. The German sports car maker released some sketches of the soon-to-arrive small battery-powered SUV to give everyone a good look at what will be hitting dealerships for the next model year. Headlight.News has the sketches and some updates.
Tesla Cybertruck Doesn’t Live Up to its Hype, Tests Show
Faster than a speeding bullet … (okay, faster than a Porsche 911) … able to stop speeding bullets and then tow trailers with minimal range loss. When Tesla CEO Elon Musk handed over the keys to the first production Cybertruck last November, he made lots of jaw-dropping claims about the safety, performance and range of the all-electric pickup. But can it live up to the hype? Maybe not, according to some recent reports. More from Headlight.News.
Sales of German Brands Climb But Market Share Dips
With their market share under pressure, German brands Audi, BMW and Porsche succeeded in posting record sales for 2023 as the industry had its best year since the pandemic crushed sales and the supply chains. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Here are the 40+ EVs Coming to Market in 2024
As recently as 2019 you’d have to struggle to find an EV at your local showroom. Today, however, there are more than 50 different nameplates available in the U.S., the vast majority offered with range exceeding 200 miles – and some products doubling that figure. But the pace of introductions is only set to accelerate, with dozens of new battery-electric vehicles soon coming to market. Headlight.News checks out the most interesting and important products debuting in 2024.
Porsche, Audi Recall 130,000 EVs and PHEVs Due to Fire Risk
Porsche and Audi dealing with two actions, one of which isn’t about the vehicles, but the charging cables. The other recall covers just 205 Porsche Taycans at risk for fire due to overcharging. Get details at Headlight.News.
First Look: 2024 Porsche Panamera
Porsche just lifted the covers on its third-generation Panamera. And while it doesn’t break major ground from a design direction, there’s plenty to take note of. The 2024 Porsche Panamera delivers more power, upgraded infotainment technology, improved safety gear, and enhanced ride and handling. Headlight.News checks out the latest edition of the distinctive German luxury sedan.
Porsche Continues 911 Legacy with New Carrera T
Porsche sure knows how to celebrate an anniversary, in this case, 60 years of the 911. The German sports car maker offers plenty of “special” models, including the Porsche 911 Carrera T. Headlight.News drove the machine to Hell (Michigan) and back and can tell you what kind of beast it is in our review.