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Rotary Redux? Mazda Close to Reviving the Wankel Engine – But Not as You Remember It

Rotary Redux? Mazda Close to Reviving the Wankel Engine – But Not as You Remember It

When Mazda pulled the plug on the RX-8 back in 2012 it was more than just the end of a production for a slow-selling sports car, it marked the end of the line for the rotary engine. But the once promising technology, more promising known as the Wankel engine, may be ready to make a comeback. But it will function in a distinctly different form than it did in the past, according to Mazda’s CEO. More from Headlight.News.

EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame

EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame

After a first-quarter surge, EV registrations took a sudden tumble in April, the first fall in more than a year, according to industry data. The dip came despite a strong showing by several brands, including General Motors. The primary reason for the downturn as slowing demand by the giant in the battery-sector, Tesla. More from Headlight.News.

California Plans Legal Battle After Trump Strips Right to Set its Own Emissions Standards

California Plans Legal Battle After Trump Strips Right to Set its Own Emissions Standards

California vowed to fight President Donald Trump’s effort to roll back the state’s tough emission and fuel economy standards, which would allow it to push automakers to go all-electric. The upcoming court battle could leave automakers in limbo as they try to plan for the future, reports Headlight.News.

Next-Gen Kia Telluride May Adopt Range-Extender Powertrain

Next-Gen Kia Telluride May Adopt Range-Extender Powertrain

While automakers may be slowing down plans to rush all-electric models to market they’re still looking for ways to meet increasingly stringent emissions and fuel economy regulations. In the case of the next-generation Telluride, Kia appears to be looking at range-extender technology that could let the 3-row SUV operate in all-electric mode during daily commutes, but keep going without having to plug back in on longer trips. Headlight.News has more.

Musk Sets “Tentative” Date for Robotaxi Launch

Musk Sets “Tentative” Date for Robotaxi Launch

The first Tesla robotaxi is “tentatively” set to roll out on June 22, according to CEO Elon Musk, though that date could be pushed back, he indicated in a tweet because he is being “super paranoid about safety.” With Tesla’s EV sales sliding fast in many key markets, analysts and investors believe fully self-driving vehicles will be critical to the brand’s future. More from Headlight.News.

GM Investing $4 Billion in Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Operations

GM Investing $4 Billion in Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Operations

General Motors is plowing about $4 billion into plants in Michigan, Tennessee and Kansas during the next two years. The move will shift production of its highly profitable full-size pickups and SUVs from outside the U.S. to its massive plant in Orion, Michigan, north of Detroit. Find out more about the plans at Headlight.News.

New Stellantis CEO Filosa Could Take Home $23 Million a Year – If He Can Pull Off a Turnaround

New Stellantis CEO Filosa Could Take Home $23 Million a Year – If He Can Pull Off a Turnaround

Anthony Filosa, the new CEO of Stellantis, won’t officially begin his new role until the end of this month but, despite all the challenges he will face, he’s already got something to look forward to. The Italian-born executive will get a lucrative contract with an escalating pay scale that would allow him to take home as much as $23 million a year in pay and bonuses by 2028. That’s if he can deliver the much-needed turnaround for the struggling Euro-American automaker. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla CEO Musk Says He “Regrets Some”  Posts Targeting Pres. Trump

Tesla CEO Musk Says He “Regrets Some”  Posts Targeting Pres. Trump

Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to be waving a white flag early Wednesday morning, saying he “regret(s) some” of the criticism he aimed at Pres. Donald Trump last week. But it’s not clear whether that will be enough to deescalate the sudden feud between the two former allies. Trump and allies had warned Musk he could be putting billions of dollars in federal contract for his companies – including Tesla and SpaceX – at risk. Headlight.News has more.