More power, more technology and an updated design. What’s not to like? At least that’s what the Bavarian automaker is betting potential buyers will discover about the 2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe. Here’s a first look.
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14 Models Driving Off Into the Sunset as 2024 Comes to a Close
Ashes to ashes, dust to rust. The life of an automobile is fairly limited. And the same can be said for automotive nameplates. With only the rarest exceptions, even the most popular badges have finite lives, as the Ford Model Y and Volkswagen Beetle proved. With the arrival of the 2025 model year there are still more nameplates set to drive off into the sunset, the Chevrolet Malibu being just one of the best-known examples. Here’s a look at some other product lines we won’t see going forward.
Toyota Has “No Plan” To Kill Supra, Dismisses Rumors
Toyota confirms that the Supra is here to stay as rumors about its future swirl with the potential demise of its platform mate the BMW Z4.
EV Sales Set Global Record in September
Sales of electric vehicles set a new global record in September hitting 1.7 million units. This surpassed the previous record by 150,000 vehicles last December. Unsurprisingly, China is leading the charge, but contrary to what many in the U.S. would tell you, the American market is up 10% through the end of the third quarter. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Porsche Completes Panamerica Trilogy With 718 Spyder One-Off
Porsche unveils special one-off Panamerica 718 Spyder as the company not only pays tribute to its racing past but also to the 718 with the company recently confirming that the 718 Cayman and Boxter will bow out of production in the middle of next year.
Wall Street Wary About Tesla’s Shift from EVs to Robotaxis
Tesla appears to be planning a shift away from its once groundbreaking EVs to put more focus on a line of robots and robotaxis but that has generated some significant pushback from investors who question the new business model announced by CEO Elon Musk during a flashy Hollywood rollout last week.
MINI Unveils JCW EV Models, Will Spearhead Growing EV Family
MINI reveals the all-new Cooper JCW and ACEman JCW EVs as the brand prepares to use the duo to help spearhead its broader push into the EV market. The Aceman gets its chance to shine in the JCW lineup for the first time ever.
Review: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Hints at Great Things to Come
It may have gotten off to a bad start due to some unexpected software problems but the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV shouldn’t be dismissed by those looking for a new battery-electric vehicle. It’s offered in an unusually broad range of configurations that can fit a variety of different needs, as our reviewer Jeff Zurschmiede learned while spending a week behind the wheel.
New GM Defense Vehicle Offers More Stealth, Better Range for U.S. Armed Forces
General Motors defense unit continues to offer new vehicles with evolutionary updates designed to keep up with the changing needs of today’s warfighter. It’s showing off the prototype of its next-generation tactical vehicle at AUSA 2024. Check it out at Headlight.News.
BMW Confirms its Building Skytop Concept, Already Sold Out
BMW confirms its building production version of the Skytop concept but buyers looking to jump in are too late with the model already sold out.
Under Increasing Pressure, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to Retire – But Not Until 2026
Facing mounting criticism for the automaker’s recent plunge in sales and earnings, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in 2026. The announcement comes amidst a major shake-up in the automaker’s Euro-American management team.
Tesla Cybercab Highlights Elon Musk’s Glimpse into the Future
An ebullient Elon Musk took to the stage Thursday night not just to show off the long-awaited Cybercab, Tesla’s CEO offered a peek at what his idea of what the future should be, and that kicks off sometime near the end of 2026 when the first Cybercabs go into production. Get details at Headlight.News.