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Mercedes Takes Aim at Tesla’s Best-Seller with Electric CLA

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

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.

A Week With: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV: A Hint of Great Things to Come

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

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.

Instant Karma: EV Maker Set to Unveil Two New Models at Pebble Beach

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.

Tesla’s Trade Secret Lawsuit Against Rivian Heading to Court

Tesla’s Trade Secret Lawsuit Against Rivian Heading to Court

It will be up to a California court to determine the outcome of a long-running suit pitting two EV manufacturers, Tesla and Rivian. The bigger of the two has accused its rival of stealing trade secrets and a judge has ruled the case will have to go to trial after Rivian filed to get it dismissed earlier this week.

Ford Earnings Fall Short – Sending Investors Scrambling

Ford Earnings Fall Short – Sending Investors Scrambling

It wasn’t expected to be a good quarter for Ford Motor Co. Even then, the automaker’s second-quarter earnings managed to fall short of Wall Street’s expectations. That sent Ford shares tumbling by 11%, even though company leaders tried to assure investors they’re “on track” to deliver a full-year profit. More from Headlight.News.

Investors Unhappy with Tesla’s Results, Musk’s Explanation

Investors Unhappy with Tesla’s Results, Musk’s Explanation

Tesla’s second quarter results reflected the tough times the EV maker’s experiencing now that there is more competition and other issues impacting sales. While the company’s overall revenue rise slightly, its net income and automotive operations revenue took massive hits. Moreover, CEO Elon Musk doesn’t seem too bothered by the numbers. Get details at Headlight.News.