Even as it puts a hold on sales of its EQ series, Mercedes plans to move forward with its rollout of new EVs and has offered up a first teaser image of the all-electric GLC set to debut at the Munich Motor Show next month. More from Headlight.News.
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Porsche Going Hybrid With New 911 Turbo S; Gas With New Crossover
Porsche is stretching out its planned shift to EV and will launch a new gas-powered crossover by 2028, it confirmed, replacing the current ICE version of Macan. Porsche also remains committed to hybrid technology and will go with a gas-electric package when the...
Automakers Hold Back on Tariff Price Hikes – For Now
Pres. Donald Trump’s tariffs will add billions to the cost of manufacturing vehicles in the U.S., as well as importing products from abroad. So far, however, automakers have been reluctant to pass those higher costs onto consumers, fearing that could trigger a sharp downturn in demand. How long they can continue swallowing those higher costs remains to be seen. More from Headlight.News.
Chevy Teases Return of the Volt – But Will it Be America’s Most Affordable EV?
After a more than two-year absence, the Chevrolet Bolt will make its return next year, the bowtie brand now says. It will undergo a number of changes and is expected to get better range and performance. But the bigger question is whether it will maintain its position as the country’s most affordable battery-electric vehicle. More from Headlight.News.
Ford Has a “Model T Moment” Coming August 11, Says CEO Farley – But This Time It’s An EV
Ford’s push into affordable EVs appears to be coming a big step closer to reality, CEO Jim Farly planning to make a major announcement on August 11 at the automaker’s assembly plant in Louisville, Kentucky next week. It will be, the CEO suggested, “a Model T moment,” referencing the legendary vehicle that put Ford on the map more than a century ago. More from Headlight.News.
Sony Honda Afeela 1 EV Begins Pre-Production Trials
Afeela 1, the high-tech battery-electric vehicle developed as part of a joint venture between Sony and Honda, has begun early prototype production at the Honda assembly plant in East Liberty, Ohio. Headlight.News has more.
Buyers Face Increasingly Tough Choices if They Want a New Vehicle
Trump’s tariffs are raising the prices of new vehicles and threatening the finances of buyers looking for a way to purchase, which are leaving them deeper in debt, new studies show.
First Drive: 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is the Brand’s Fastest Street-Legal Product. Ever.
Cadillac’s growing EV line-up now has its first V-Series performance model and the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V isn’t just quick but the fastest street-legal product the GM luxury brand has ever built. But is there more to this than just off-the-line acceleration? Check out this review on Headlight.News.
Hyundai Launches Recall for Ioniq 5 EV Fire Risk
In an abundance of caution, Hyundai has advised a small number of Ioniq 5 EV owners to park their vehicles outside and away from homes or other potential flammable items because of a risk of a battery-pack fire. It’s the latest in a series of recalls involving the all-electric crossover this year. More from Headlight.News.
Lyft to Become the Next Player in Robotaxi Market
With Tesla following Waymo and Uber set to get its own robotaxis into operation soon, the other ride-sharing giant, Lyft, is determined not to be left behind. The San Francisco-based ride-sharing service is partnering up with Holon and Bentler to start rolling out a fleet of autonomous shuttles next year. Headlight.News has more.
Honda Confirms Prelude Will Return for 2026 in Hybrid Form
It might have been one of the worst-kept secrets in the auto industry…but now it’s official. Honda has confirmed the once-iconic Prelude will make its return in the form of a new “grand touring sports coupe” later this year. And it will have a lot in common with the...
New J.D. Power Study Finds Owners “More Passionate” About Their New Vehicles Than Ever Before
If you’ve purchased a new vehicle this past year, chances are that you’re happier with it than ever before – or so show the results of the 30th annual J.D. Power APEAL study. It helps that initial quality is on the rise, but the annual owner survey also reveals a number of other reasons why buyers have grown increasingly passionate about their vehicles. Headlight.News explains.