This week’s podcast covers Ford’s new recall record, buyers paying more than ever for new cars, Trump issuing a new tariff and we also review the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Check it out on Spotify or click on the link in the story.
EVs and batteries
Porsche Cayenne Electric Prototype Charges Up Goodwood Hill
If you managed to wrangle a ticket to the Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend you might have wondered about that camouflaged SUV racing up the hill might have been. A closer glimpse at the Porsche decal was your first hint: the all-electric version of the Cayenne soon set to join the German automaker’s line-up. Here’s more from Headlight.News.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Makes its Debut on the Goodwood Hill Climb
Hyundai’s second all-electric performance model makes its debut on the hill climb at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed. Making up to 640 hp, the Ioniq 6 N can top 60 in 3.2 seconds and tops out at 160 mph. Headlight.News has more.
Plugged In: EVs Help Cadillac Deliver Best Sales in Years
Cadillac is ready to carry on without EVs without tax credits as it conquers new territory in the luxury segment with a rebuilt and re-tooled line-up. It’s expanding line-up of EVs is proving particularly appealing to younger buyers, says its brand boss. Headlight.News has more.
Mazda’s New CX-5 is Larger, Better Equipped – and Will Get a Hybrid Option
Mazda pulled the wraps off a new version of the CX-5 crossover – not to be confused with the CX-50 – and its larger, more luxurious and, in 2027 will add the first hybrid package the Japanese automaker has developed in-house. Headlight.News checks it out.
Bentley Tests the Waters with All-Electric EXP 15 Concept
With its first all-electric model set to debut next year, Bentley offers a glimpse at what’s to come with the new EXP 15 concept – while also hinting at other future EVs to follow. Headlight.News has more.
Your Next Vehicle Could Cost Thousands More as Trump Announces New Tariff on Copper
New vehicle prices are already rising an average $2,000 due to Trump tariffs. They could be hit with another big increase as the president readies a 50% tariff on the miles of copper found in today’s automobiles. Headlight.News has more.
Nissan Postpones Two U.S.-Made EVs After Congress Kills Tax Credits
Nissan is delaying by at least ten months the launch of two battery-electric vehicles it had planned to build in the United States. The move was blamed on the vote by Congress to phase out federal EV tax credits at the end of September. More from Headlight.News.
Thinking of Buying an EV? Move Fast as Federal Tax Credits Are About to End
If you’re looking to buy a battery-electric vehicle you might want to move fast. Under the controversial spending bill passed by Congress last week federal tax credits covering new and used EVs will expire at the end of September. Headlight.News has more.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 7-7-25
This week’s Headlight News podcast takes a look at the latest moves by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. He’s founding his own political party as Tesla sales continue to tumble. Can anyone say “Hello Nero!” Check those stories and more on this week’s show. Get it at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD
Some vehicles just grab you right away. Either their looks or sounds, or perhaps how they perform. Now we’re getting EVs that are doing just that. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD had me at “hello.” Now check out our review of Hyundai’s all-electric speed machine at Headlight.News.
Tesla Sales, Stock Face New Backlash as CEO Musk Launches New Political Party
The battle between Elon Musk and Pres. Donald Trump has rapidly escalated as the Tesla CEO lays out plans to launch a new political party. But the Texas-based automaker is already suffering collateral damage. Days after Tesla announced another sharp decline in sales for the second quarter, the automaker’s stock price is taking a sharp hit as investors race for the exit. More from Headlight.News.