Bentley fleshes out the core details of its Bentley 100 plan as the company prepares to continue its push into electrification with new model it calls an “Urban SUV.”
EVs and batteries
These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest
There’s no question EVs offer a number of advantages, including low energy costs and the ability to plug in at home. But what about when you need to charge up on the road? The good news is that there are more public chargers being added every day. The downside: you might be in for a long wait when you plug in, depending on what EV you’re driving. Automakers are upgrading their battery vehicles to improve charging speeds and here’s a look at the models that will add miles the fastest – as well as the slowest.
Rivian Falls Short of Wall Street Predictions While Lucid Exceeds
EV makers Rivian and Lucid reported their third quarter earnings results. When the dust settled Rivian was reassuring shareholders while Lucid was celebrating with them. Find out how each automaker did at Headlight.News.
Mercedes-AMG Teases New Performance EV Model
Mercedes-AMG prepares to go on its own with new EV SUV that will forge its own distinctive performance identity.
Trump’s Second Term Presents Opportunities, Poses Risk to Auto Industry, Says Top Toyota Exec
After scoring a major win in the election this week, President-elect Donald Trump is widely expected to move quickly on a broad agenda when taking office next January. He has made it clear this will include a number of issues critical to the auto industry, including tariffs and EVs. That presents some significant opportunities for manufacturers, but also poses quite a few risks, said a senior Toyota executive who spoke to Headlight.News shortly after Trump’s victory was confirmed.
EV Start-Up Canoo Teeters Over the Edge
With its losses mounting and stock price tumbling, Canoo appears to be the latest EV start-up to face the threat of collapse. The company furloughed 30 employees at its factory in Oklahoma, even as two more of its top executives resigned.
Politics Becoming Less of a Factor in Who Buys – or Rejects EVs
Among all the divisive issues that the 2024 presidential race has brought to the fore you can add battery-electric vehicles. Studies have shown a clear divide between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to EVs – but a new study suggests that, going forward, who you vote for might have less of an influence on whether you go electric in the future.
A Week With: 2025 BMW i5
The midsize 2025 BMW i5 sedan retains the approach BMW uses for its newest battery-electric models, resulting in another impressive EV. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
Scout’s New Assembly Plant Could Turn into a Factory for Hire
When the new Scout plant in South Carolina opens in 2027 it will produce the brand’s two new products on a single shift. Whether there will be enough demand for the Scout Terra and Traveler models to justify adding more shifts is uncertain. That has the new Volkswagen subsidiary looking at other options, possibly including production of vehicles for other VW brands and even some competitors.
Mercedes-Benz Is Facing Problems With EQ Models Exploding
Mercedes-Benz is potentially facing a growing problem with its EQ lineup as another report of an EQ model exploding raises the spotlight on what could be a dangerous problem for the brand's lineup of EV vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is typically known for making vehicles...
EV Sales Keep Rising While Falling in Line with Americans Like Best: SUVs
Automakers persist in their efforts to find the right balance between EV, hybrid and ICE vehicle production. The mythology suggests that EVs have stagnated, but that’s simply not true. They have slowed from their unsustainable pace, but they continue to rise. The increases come, in part, because the newest electric vehicles come in the buyers favorite form: SUVs. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Aptera Takes Next Step Toward Production with Latest Testing
Aptera Motors, best known for its awkwardly shaped three-wheeled vehicle, completed a successful low-speed drive of its production-intent vehicle. The vehicle performed an outdoor lap of its facility in San Diego for its real-world validation and testing. Find out more at Headlight.News.