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The New Subaru Uncharted Really is Entering Uncharted Territory

The New Subaru Uncharted Really is Entering Uncharted Territory

Facing an assortment of new tariffs and an assortment of anti-EV policies, the new Subaru Uncharted faces serious challenges the automaker couldn’t have imagined when the project was first launched. But Subaru does have some advantages: buyers more open to EVs than at many other brands. More from Headlight.News.

Automakers Will Face No Fines for Missing Mileage Targets – and it Wil Cost Tesla Billions

Automakers Will Face No Fines for Missing Mileage Targets – and it Wil Cost Tesla Billions

Detroit’s Big Three automakers are among those cheering the Trump administrations decision to end penalties for missing federal fuel economy mandates. Not so Tesla, however. The automaker stands to lose billions of dollars in revenues earned selling mileage credits. Headlight.News explains.

Judge Sets Back Trump’s Anti-EV Agenda; Frees Up Public Charger Funding

Judge Sets Back Trump’s Anti-EV Agenda; Frees Up Public Charger Funding

A U.S. District Court judge has ordered the White House to release about $1 billion in funds set aside for the construction of a nationwide public EV charging network. The funds were frozen by Pres. Donald Trump as part of his campaign to rollback Biden-era electric vehicle mandates. But the administration is still pressing Congress to drop other EV programs, including federal tax credits of up to $7,500, reports Headlight.News.

Automakers Will Face No Fines for Missing Mileage Targets – and it Wil Cost Tesla Billions

Senate Vote Could Kill California EV Rules

In a nod to Pres. Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to block California’s ability to set unique emissions rules, a move critics say weakens the ability to address climate change. A court battle will likely determine whether the state will be blocked from mandating a switch to EVs by 2035.

Toyota Amps Up the Power on its 2026 bZ with Woodland Off-Road EV

Toyota Amps Up the Power on its 2026 bZ with Woodland Off-Road EV

Toyota got a lot of feedback about perceived shortcomings of its first electric vehicle. Clearly, it took the criticism to heart because on the heels of rolling out the new version of the bZ with more range, it showed off a more powerful model: the 2026 bZ Woodland edition. Check it out at Headlight.News.

Q&A: Ineos CEO Lynn Calder Sees Big Opportunities – But Tariffs Could Get in the Way

Q&A: Ineos CEO Lynn Calder Sees Big Opportunities – But Tariffs Could Get in the Way

Odds are you’ve never heard of Ineos Automotive – at least not until recently. It’s a start-up brand backed, of all things, by one of the world’s largest chemical companies. The British carmaker last year brought its first model, the rugged Grenadier SUV, to the U.S. market and is in the midst of launching its second product line, the Quartermaster pickup. Headlight.News caught up with Ineos CEO Lynn Calder during a recent driving event in Aspen and asked her about Ineos’ product plans, growth opportunities – and the impact of the new Trump auto import tariffs.

Kia Reveals 3 New Models as Part of Mainstream EV Blitz

Kia Reveals 3 New Models as Part of Mainstream EV Blitz

Kia continues to roll out new EV models that the Korean brand hopes will help it counter moves by market leaders Tesla, as well as fast-growing Chinese brands like BYD and Geely. But whether it can keep its strong momentum going in the U.S. as Pres. Donald Trump enacts new anti-EV policies remains to be seen.

Next Move: Trump Shutting Down All 8,000 Chargers at Federal Buildings; Selling Off Government EVs

Next Move: Trump Shutting Down All 8,000 Chargers at Federal Buildings; Selling Off Government EVs

Since his inauguration five weeks ago, Donald Trump has taken numerous steps to cripple the emerging U.S. EV market. His latest move: shutting down about 8,000 charger ports currently operating at federal government buildings. He also has ordered the GSA to get rid of the EVs it recently acquired for its fleet. More from Headlight.News.

EV and Hydrogen Truckmaker Nikola Files Chapter 11; Will Try to Sell Assets

EV and Hydrogen Truckmaker Nikola Files Chapter 11; Will Try to Sell Assets

Phoenix-based Nikola Motors has filed for Chapter 11, becoming the latest start-up to go bust while targeting the EV and hydrogen fuel-cell markets. Nikola officials said the company now plans to sell off its assets, though it isn’t clear a buyer has yet emerged.

Honda Carves Its Own Path to Building EVs in the U.S.

Honda Carves Its Own Path to Building EVs in the U.S.

Honda plans to roll out the first of three new battery-electric vehicles later this year. All will be built here in the U.S. But unlike some competitors setting up all-new, dedicated EV plants, these will be produced at existing Honda facilities in Ohio. To be able to adapt to changes in market demand, Honda has created what it calls an “EV Hub,” flexible enough to build gas, hybrid and battery-electric models on the same assembly line. Headlight.News has more.