Stagnating demand in Western markets, the end of the ‘global car,’ and the cost of electrification present automakers and suppliers with a triple conundrum, says AlixPartners’ annual report on the state of the auto industry.
EVs and batteries
A Week With: 2026 BMW iX xDrive45
Introduced in 2020, with its first deliveries taking place in the latter part of 2021, as 2022 models, the BMW iX has now been around for over half a decade. The marque’s first purpose built all-electric SUV, the iX looked like something out of a science fiction movie when it was unveiled. Now a decade on, Headlight.News tells you just how mainstream the 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 has gotten.
Polestar Banned from Selling Vehicles in the U.S. After 2026 Model Year
The Trump administration banned Polestar from selling vehicles in the U.S. after the 2026 model year, the automaker said Thursday, the result of the Trump administration’s crackdown on connected vehicle technology from China where the EV brand’s parent is based. More from Headlight.News.
At $24,950, Bezos-Backed Slate May Have Found the Roadmap to Beat China
EV start-up Slate’s little pickup will debut at a starting price of $24,950 later this year, well below any other all-electric truck now on the market. And, in its bid to change the EV price equation, the Bezos-backed automaker just might be showing the rest of the industry how to take on the “existential threat” posed by Chinese brands like BYD and Geely. But are buyers ready for what it’s offering at a time when EV sales have taken a big hit?
Jaguar’s Make-it-or-Break it EV to Debut in October
Jaguar confirmed plans to reveal its new Type 01 grand touring vehicle during a launch event in New York in October. The $150,000 all-electric model is more than just the most important Jaguar in decades. It could determine whether the brand has any future, reports...
Gas Prices Fall Below $4 – but Could Take Quite a While to Dip Back to Pre-War Levels
Gas prices have dipped below $4 a gallon – but are still well above what the average American motorist paid prior to the Iran War. And they could stay elevated for some time, reports Headlight.News.
Honey & Me: How a Cross-Country Trip, 16 Dogs in Tow, Changed Everything
What happened when a menagerie of homeless dogs needed to be moved cross-country? That’s when a gaggle of autowriters, analysts and PR folks came to the rescue. Here’s Part II of Operation Frodo EV.
BMW’s M Concept Neue Klasse Reveals the Future of a Monstrous, All-Electric M3
While other manufacturers may be slamming the brakes on their EV programs, BMW continues charging forward – and the new M Concept Neue Klasse suggests it’s getting ready to launch its first all-electric M3 as early as next year, a beast capable of delivering massive levels of horsepower instant torque. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Subaru Solterra Premium
In the case of the 2026 Subaru Solterra, a thin line can be said to exist between refreshed and all-new. Subaru’s marketing team touts the marque’s EV using the all-new honorific, while we here at Headlight.News see it more as being significantly updated. Check out the review and find out why.
GM Takes on the Challenge of Backing Up the Struggling Electrical Grid with New Sodium Ion Batteries
Even though EV sales may be slowing down, the nation’s electrical grid faces a variety of challenges, especially with the surge in data center construction. GM plans to lend a hand through a new partnership bringing out backup technology using new sodium ion battery technology. More from Headlight.News.
Mitsubishi Rolling Out New EV Dubbed Eclipse Sportback
Mitsubishi Motors isn’t new to electric vehicles with the i-MIEV being the best-known of its previous offerings. However, after not offering an EV in the U.S. for years, the Japanese automakers is getting back the game with a familiar name: the 2027 Eclipse Sportback. Get details at Headlight.News.
Doggone: On Dog Rescues and EVs
A group of auto journalists are using a fleet of EVs to transport 16 rescue dogs on an 1,800-mile trip to their forever homes. Check out how things are going at Headlight.News.