Developing and building electric vehicles costs a lot of money, and Lucid Motors has been tapping its Saudi-based investors for billions in additional funding during the past few years. Now, the EV maker plans to go to new source: the public. At the same time, it’s getting a new top shareholder. Find out more about its IPO at Headlight.News.
Just months ago, it seemed, the internal combustion engine was on its way out, with regulators planning to phase out the technology – in some markets, like Europe, within barely a decade. While automakers once seemed ready to go along they’re now beginning to push back. That includes BMW’s CEO who called for a “correction” of EV-only strategies at this week’s Paris Motor Show.
Ferrari teases a mysterious new hypercar as the storied Italian sports car maker prepares to accelerate into the EV age to adapt to tightening regulations and changing market conditions.
Nissan unveils the 2025 Murano as it attempts to give buyers a “road-going sanctuary” in an attempt to boost sales and give the CUV newfound levels of luxury and refinement.
Helmet laws often create discord among motorcyclists, the medical community and other safety experts. The latest study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety isn’t likely to quell any of the disagreements. The report shows more than 22,000 riders would’ve have survived fatal crashes during the last four decades. Find out more at Headlight.News.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.