If General Motors wanted to make a splash with the introduction of its new UK design studio, they managed it with the release of one of the center’s creative studies: an all-electric Chevy Corvette hypercar. Check it out at Headlight.News.
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Kia Confirms EV Pickup Coming to U.S.; Has Still More to Reveal at NY Auto Show
It’s going to be a busy year for Kia which plans to debut three new models at the New York International Auto Show next week, including two new EVs. But the automaker hinted at yet another intriguing product in the pipeline during an Investors Day conference in Seoul, an upcoming all-electric pickup. Headlight.News has more.
Jeep Hits the Trail with Seven New Concepts for the Annual Moab Easter Safari
With spring finally here, serious SUV fans are getting ready to hit the trails. And Jeep is offering up some ways to have a bit more fun and adventure with seven new concepts for the 59th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Here’s a look at the mix, ranging from retro to futuristic.
Tesla Cybertruck Range-Extender Vanishes – and Other Tesla Setbacks
It’s turning into another troubled week for Tesla, the automaker quietly removing the range-extended version of its controversial Cybertruck from its online order page. That comes as Tesla suffered an even worse slump than the rest of the stock market this week, with...
Hyundai Goes F-N Wild With Ioniq 6 N Coming in 2026
When Hyundai rolled out the newly updated all-electric Ioniq 6 recently, it talked about “more refined curves” and other updates. Those updates not only include the Ioniq 6 N Line variant, but there was also just a mention of the coming performance-oriented Ioniq 6 N. Headlight.News has details. Check out the story.
Toyota to Launch 15 EVs, Target Sales of 1 Million by 2027
Despite its traditional EV-skeptical stand, Toyota now plans to have 15 all-electric models in production by 2027, with sales that year reaching 1 million. By decade’s end, that volume should more than triple, as Headlight.News reports.
Jaguar Land Rover Will “Pause” U.S. Exports to Develop Tariff Plan
Britain’s Jaguar Land Rover will “pause” vehicle shipments to the U.S. in the wake of Pres. Donald Trump’s broad tariff plans on imported autos and auto parts. The automaker said it is working out a plan “to address the new trading terms.” JLR’s announcement follows moves by brands including Hyundai, Kia and Volkswagen to adjust U.S. market strategies as the industry faces a substantial increase in vehicle prices. Headlight.News has the latest.
First Drive: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
Subaru may be late to the party, but buyers looking for a solid, attractive crossover making solid power and delivering great mileage likely won’t mind once they check out the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid. Did we mention it boasts plenty of welcome safety, comfort and convenience features – as well as the Japanese brand’s off-road X-Drive technology? Here’s our review.
Sales Plunging, Protests Rising, Can Musk, Tesla Turn Things Around
Tesla shareholders breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday morning, word leaking out of the White House suggesting CEO Elon Musk will soon give up his controversial role as the head of the Trump administration’s Dept. of Government Efficiency. Then, Tesla released its first-quarter sales numbers, global deliveries falling three times further than what Wall Street anticipated. Its stock rebound in reverse, a growing number of investors and analysts now wonder whether Tesla and its CEO can recover from the hit they’ve taken.
Protests Rising, Tesla Q1 Sales Plunged to Lowest Level in Three Years
Tesla sales for the first quarter of 2025 fell to their lowest level in three years, even as overall EV command continued to rise worldwide. The plunge reflected a growing backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political shift to the far right and his role as head of the Trump administration’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency. Headlight.News has this breaking story.
IRS Offering Second Chance After Rejecting Tax Returns of EV Buyers
The Biden administration’s effort to make new electric vehicles more appealing to the American public with $7,500 tax credits is becoming a big hassle for some buyers. The Internal Revenue Service has been rejecting the tax returns of some EV owners claiming the credit. However, they are also looking to help. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Rivian’s Q1 Sales: Half Empty or Half Full?
Good news or bad? It all depends on how you choose to look at Rivian’s first-quarter sales and production results. Headlight.News explains.