Volkswagen says that the next-generation GTI EV will go above being a tool for higher performance with the company confirming in a report that it will also place a stronger emphasis on providing buyers with a better driving experience.
EVs and batteries
Mercedes Takes Aim at Tesla’s Best-Seller with Electric CLA
Even as its sales start to slide, Tesla is coming under increasing fire from competitors who hope to chip away at its market share which still dominates the EV market. And Mercedes-Benz is taking aim at Tesla’s best-seller with an all-new, battery-powered version of its compact CLA model set to debut next year.
Plug-in Hybrids Now Outselling EVs
As EV sales growth slows, automakers are looking for other ways to reduce emissions without turning off potential buyers. That’s led to a wave of new plug-in hybrids coming to market – and to a surge in demand for PHEVs which grew 50% globally during the first five months of the year. But will they continue to outpace all-electric models? That’s a matter of debate.
Audi Expands All-Electric Offerings with New A6 E-Tron
German automaker Audi revealed the A6 e-tron as well as the performance-oriented variant, the S6. The brand will bring three versions of the vehicle to the U.S., electing to not bring its Avant models to American roads. Get details about the newest e-tron offering at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV: A Hint of Great Things to Come
The Blazer name has had a long history at Chevrolet. In its newest incarnation it offers a sign of the direction the bowtie brand plans to take in an electrified automotive market. But does it live up expectations? Jeff Zurschmiede spent a week with the new Chevy Blazer EV to find out.
Ford Maverick Hybrid Goes AWD for 2025
It may be the smallest pickup in Ford’s North American line-up but the Maverick has been a big success since its launch three years ago. And Ford hopes to keep the momentum going with the 2025 update of the compact truck by adding an all-wheel-drive version of the Maverick hybrid, as well as an assortment of new tech features.
Tesla Recalls 1.85 Million Vehicles in the U.S.
EV maker Tesla Inc. announced plans to recall 1.85 million vehicles due to a problem with hood latch. The issue is software related so it will be resolved with an over-the-air update. To get more details, go to Headlight.News.
CFO Warns Stellantis Could Sell Off Maserati
As it looks to potentially consolidate a list of 14 automotive brands, Stellantis could sell off its most exclusive, Maserati, due to weak sales, a senior official warned. That’s on top of several other brands which, Headlight.News reported last week, may be shuttered entirely.
Alfa Romeo May Bring Junior SUV to the U.S. as Brand Attempts to Jump Start Electrification Strategy
Shifting market trends might be forcing Alfa Romeo to bring an EV version of its Junior EV SUV to the U.S. with the company allegedly reaching out to dealerships to see if there’s any interest in a potential EV model.
Headlight.News for The Week of 7-29-24 – Bad News For Ford and Tesla – Stellantis May Drop Brands – Corvette ZR1 Debut – Mini Cooper S Review – This Week in Automtive History and More
In this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss Stellantis possibly cutting brands. Both Ford and Tesla getting bad news and the debut of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. We also review the 2025 MINI Cooper S hardtop and look at a study that says EVs are Cleaner than...
Instant Karma: EV Maker Set to Unveil Two New Models at Pebble Beach
While Fisker Inc. may be heading to the junkyard in the sky, there’s new life to founder Henrik Fisker’s earlier automotive start-up. Now owned by the Chinese and renamed Karma Automotive, it will show there can be life after death by unveiling two new models at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance next month. And they are meant to channel the ghosts of several other one-time automotive greats, including luxury brands Pierce-Arrow and Duesenberg.
What Brands Will Fall to the Stellantis Axe?
Could Stellantis abandon one or more of its 14 automotive brands? In light of the automaker’s weak second-quarter earnings, that is a distinct possibility, warned CEO Carlos Tavares. But which of those marques are the most endangered? Headlight.News takes a closer look and a few seem ripe for the chopping block.