Elon Musk took a big hit to the wallet in January when a Delaware judge rejected the $56 billion payout he was awarded by Tesla. The decision, along with Tesla’s weakened stock price, briefly knocked Musk off his perch as the world’s richest man. Now, Tesla is asking its shareholders to vote again on the pay plan while proposing other changes that would make it less likely future proposals could run into legal trouble.
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Ford Recalls 456K SUVs, Pickups
Ford’s quality issues continue to be problematic as the automaker recalled 456,565 compact SUVs and pickups due to a battery issue that could cause the vehicles to lose power. Get details at Headlight.News.
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Birthday With New Anniversary Edition, Limited to 1,965 Units
The Ford Mustang officially turns 60 years old this year and the company is celebrating by unveiling the 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Edition which mixes nostalgia with modern performance hardware to create unique tribute to the past.
First Drive: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
After a three-year hiatus, Toyota’s most rugged SUV is making its return. Though it retains its body-on-frame construction, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is new from the ground up. Despite adding a number of new features – including the SUV’s first-ever hybrid drivetrain – it also comes with what Toyota describes as a “more accessible” price tag. Headlight.News spent some time behind the wheel of the new Land Cruiser going off-road through the Cuyamuca Mountains east of San Diego.
GMC Confirms CrabWalk Is Coming To 2024 Sierra EV, Truck Gets Higher Capabilities Than Advertised
The GMC Sierra EV is promising to be a potent sequel to the brand’s Hummer lineup and new information released by GMC not only confirms that the model will get features from its Hummer siblings but also higher capabilities than initially advertised.
Interest Rate Drop Makes New Cars More Affordable
If you’ve been in the market for a new vehicle anytime in the past few years, the record-high prices have been enough to make you get back in your old car and go home and wait, hoping for a price drop. Well, prices have been falling for several months, including last month courtesy of the recent drop in interest rates. Find out more at Headlight.News.
First Drive: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Sets the Benchmark for EV Performance
Hyundai may be a brand for the masses, but ignore any model wearing the “N” badge at your own peril. And now, the performance sub-brand is working its magic on the Korean carmaker’s first dedicated EV, the Ioniq 5. But does it live up to expectations? To find out, Headlight.News headed out to California’s scenic Monterey Peninsula to push the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to its limits, on track and off.
First Look: 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore
Maserati unveils the first battery-electric convertible in the luxury car segment, and it’s stunning. If any company has a history of stunningly beautiful convertible GTs, it’s Maserati. One is more stunning than the next – and you them: the AS6GCS, the Mistral...
General Motors Moving HQ – But Not Very Far
For the fourth time in its more than 100-year history, General Motors is moving its corporate headquarters – but it isn’t going very far. The automaker will relocate from the current, facility along the Detroit River to the city’s newest highrise 1.2 miles away. The move was driven by a variety of factors, said GM CEO Mary Barra, including the need for less office space following the COVID pandemic.
Auto Insurance Costs Soar, The Unthinkable Corvette Is Coming, EVs Clear The Air All Covered In Latest Headlight.News Podcast
Headlight News for the Week of 4-15-2024 – Auto Insurance Costs Soar – The Unthinkable Corvette Is Coming – EVs Clearing Teh Air – Lincoln Nautilus Review – A Week In Automotive History
First Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV – Breaking The Rules With Honda’s Next EV
The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV makes history by infusing hydrogen fuel cell technology with plug-in battery tech to create a unique clean vehicle offering that could reshape the way that buyers think about fuel cell-equipped vehicles.
Alfa Romeo 4C Rises Again With Abarth 1300 OT, Production Limited To Five Units
Stellantis Heritage celebrates 75 years of Abarth tradition with the wild Abarth 1300 OT. The latest iteration of the OT uses the axed Alfa Romeo 4C as a base to help produce an unforgettable tribute to Fiat’s performance sub-brand.