Even as it puts a hold on sales of its EQ series, Mercedes plans to move forward with its rollout of new EVs and has offered up a first teaser image of the all-electric GLC set to debut at the Munich Motor Show next month. More from Headlight.News.
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Jaguar Land Rover’s New CEO Has His Hands Full
Three years after his sudden promotion to CEO, Adrian Mardell is stepping down as Jaguar Land Rover CEO. His successor, P.B. Balaji inherits a much more financially sound company – but faces plenty of his own challenges.
Porsche Going Hybrid With New 911 Turbo S; Gas With New Crossover
Porsche is stretching out its planned shift to EV and will launch a new gas-powered crossover by 2028, it confirmed, replacing the current ICE version of Macan. Porsche also remains committed to hybrid technology and will go with a gas-electric package when the...
Auto Sales Up in July – But Show Signs of Slowdown as Tariffs Hit, Unemployment Climbs.
Automakers, especially Asian brands, posted healthy sales for July. But the pace is expected to slow as the economy turns sluggish from Trump’s tariffs and as unemployment begins to climb.
Chevy Teases Return of the Volt – But Will it Be America’s Most Affordable EV?
After a more than two-year absence, the Chevrolet Bolt will make its return next year, the bowtie brand now says. It will undergo a number of changes and is expected to get better range and performance. But the bigger question is whether it will maintain its position as the country’s most affordable battery-electric vehicle. More from Headlight.News.
Ford Has a “Model T Moment” Coming August 11, Says CEO Farley – But This Time It’s An EV
Ford’s push into affordable EVs appears to be coming a big step closer to reality, CEO Jim Farly planning to make a major announcement on August 11 at the automaker’s assembly plant in Louisville, Kentucky next week. It will be, the CEO suggested, “a Model T moment,” referencing the legendary vehicle that put Ford on the map more than a century ago. More from Headlight.News.
Sony Honda Afeela 1 EV Begins Pre-Production Trials
Afeela 1, the high-tech battery-electric vehicle developed as part of a joint venture between Sony and Honda, has begun early prototype production at the Honda assembly plant in East Liberty, Ohio. Headlight.News has more.
Mercedes Pauses U.S. EV Orders as Sales Slide
While it had high hopes when it launched its EQ line-up of all-electric models, Mercedes-Benz has seen sales fall well short of expectations and is now putting its U.S. EV order bank on hold. Headlight. News has more.
First Drive: 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is the Brand’s Fastest Street-Legal Product. Ever.
Cadillac’s growing EV line-up now has its first V-Series performance model and the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V isn’t just quick but the fastest street-legal product the GM luxury brand has ever built. But is there more to this than just off-the-line acceleration? Check out this review on Headlight.News.
Hyundai Launches Recall for Ioniq 5 EV Fire Risk
In an abundance of caution, Hyundai has advised a small number of Ioniq 5 EV owners to park their vehicles outside and away from homes or other potential flammable items because of a risk of a battery-pack fire. It’s the latest in a series of recalls involving the all-electric crossover this year. More from Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 7-28-25
On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we talk about President Trump’s trade deals, how the existing tariffs crashed Tesla’s and GM’s second quarter earnings, the new Honda Prelude as well as offering a review of the new Toyota Prius Prime. Check it out and tell us what you think.
Lyft to Become the Next Player in Robotaxi Market
With Tesla following Waymo and Uber set to get its own robotaxis into operation soon, the other ride-sharing giant, Lyft, is determined not to be left behind. The San Francisco-based ride-sharing service is partnering up with Holon and Bentler to start rolling out a fleet of autonomous shuttles next year. Headlight.News has more.