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Mercedes Takes Aim at Tesla’s Best-Seller with Electric CLA

Mercedes Takes Aim at Tesla’s Best-Seller with Electric CLA

Even as its sales start to slide, Tesla is coming under increasing fire from competitors who hope to chip away at its market share which still dominates the EV market. And Mercedes-Benz is taking aim at Tesla’s best-seller with an all-new, battery-powered version of its compact CLA model set to debut next year.

Ford Patent Could Let Cars Tattle on Speeders

Ford Patent Could Let Cars Tattle on Speeders

Ford applied for a patent for a new system that could allow a driver to monitor whether other vehicles are speeding, information that could then be reported to police – though the automaker says it sees the technology as a way to make it even easier for cops to crack down on speeders. Meanwhile, Ford and other automakers face new legislation that could require future vehicles to come with speed limiters.

Plug-in Hybrids Now Outselling EVs

Plug-in Hybrids Now Outselling EVs

As EV sales growth slows, automakers are looking for other ways to reduce emissions without turning off potential buyers. That’s led to a wave of new plug-in hybrids coming to market – and to a surge in demand for PHEVs which grew 50% globally during the first five months of the year. But will they continue to outpace all-electric models? That’s a matter of debate.

2025 Ford Maverick Lobo: Return of the Street Truck

2025 Ford Maverick Lobo: Return of the Street Truck

No wolf in sheep’s clothing, the 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo does nothing to hide its aggressive nature. It’s the latest spin-off of the compact pickup and was “inspired” by the lowered performance trucks of decades past, according to the automaker. But it also picks up on the functional features of the Maverick that have made it a hit with young buyers on a budget. Here’s a first look.

Ford Maverick Hybrid Goes AWD for 2025

Ford Maverick Hybrid Goes AWD for 2025

It may be the smallest pickup in Ford’s North American line-up but the Maverick has been a big success since its launch three years ago. And Ford hopes to keep the momentum going with the 2025 update of the compact truck by adding an all-wheel-drive version of the Maverick hybrid, as well as an assortment of new tech features.

Recaro Automotive Files For Bankruptcy, BBS Files For Insolvency For the Fifth Time

Recaro Automotive Files For Bankruptcy, BBS Files For Insolvency For the Fifth Time

Changing market trends are forcing automakers to navigate rough waters as they adjust to the changing climate in EV adoption and lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it can be easy to forget that automotive suppliers have also been feeling the heat with some of them being forced to file for bankruptcy. Recaro Automotive and BBS are the two latest suppliers to be forced to enter these proceedings for varying reasons.

CFO Warns Stellantis Could Sell Off Maserati

CFO Warns Stellantis Could Sell Off Maserati

As it looks to potentially consolidate a list of 14 automotive brands, Stellantis could sell off its most exclusive, Maserati, due to weak sales, a senior official warned. That’s on top of several other brands which, Headlight.News reported last week, may be shuttered entirely.