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Ford Rethinks its Costly EV Program – and it’s Not Alone

Ford Rethinks its Costly EV Program – and it’s Not Alone

Ford is rethinking its commitment to battery-electric vehicles, at least in the near term, company officials revealed during an earnings call. It might seem a logical move considering the automaker lost about $37,000 on every EV it sold during the third quarter. But Ford is by no means the only automaker rethinking its commitment as growth in the electric vehicle market slows. Read the story at Headlight.News.

Blurring the Lines: Lexus Reveals LF-ZC and LF-ZL EV Concepts

Blurring the Lines: Lexus Reveals LF-ZC and LF-ZL EV Concepts

Like its parent, Toyota, luxury brand Lexus has been slow to embrace EV technology. But that may be set to change, at least based on the LF-ZC and LF-ZL EV concepts unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show. The Lexus LF-ZC could be in production by 2026, with the LF-ZL hinting at an all-electric flagship that may follow. Both introduce next-gen battery technology capable of delivering over 600 miles range.

Honda Prelude Concept Debuts in Tokyo and Could Signal a Production EV or Hybrid

Honda Prelude Concept Debuts in Tokyo and Could Signal a Production EV or Hybrid

It’s been more than two decades since we last saw a new Honda Prelude roll into dealer showrooms. But while the automaker is officially calling the coupe debuting at the Japan Mobility Show a “concept,” there’s good reason to believe it’s a thinly disguised prototype, with a production Honda Prelude to follow in electrified form.

Toyota Reveals All-Electric EPU, Hints it May Enter EV Pickup Market

Toyota Reveals All-Electric EPU, Hints it May Enter EV Pickup Market

Toyota rolled out an all-electric pickup concept during the Japan Mobility Show. Sized slightly smaller than the automaker’s current, midsize Tacoma model, it offers a number of unique features, including a pass-through bed. Toyota hasn’t confirmed production plans but is widely expected to add an EV pickup as it ramps up its electrification program. Get details at Headlight.News.

Here’s What’s Coming to the Nearly All-Electric Japan Mobility Show

Here’s What’s Coming to the Nearly All-Electric Japan Mobility Show

It’s four years since the last Tokyo Motor Show took place, and even then, it was fading into obscurity. Organizers hope to give it a boost of adrenaline in an updated form — and with a new name. While foreign brands are largely absent, again, there’ll be lots happening at the new Japan Mobility Show as the nation’s automakers charge in with an assortment of all-electric concepts and production models.

Tesla Stock Plunges — And Delivers a Mega-Billion-Dollar Hit to Musk’s Fortune

Tesla Stock Plunges — And Delivers a Mega-Billion-Dollar Hit to Musk’s Fortune

Sometimes you can’t wait for the day to end, and that’s probably the case for Tesla investors who watched the stock stumble since the automaker delivered a weak third-quarter earnings report, sending shares tumbling for two days in a row. Among those hardest hit, CEO Elon Musk whose own holdings have now lost more than $20 billion in value.