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.
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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.
New J.D. Power Study Finds Owners “More Passionate” About Their New Vehicles Than Ever Before
If you’ve purchased a new vehicle this past year, chances are that you’re happier with it than ever before – or so show the results of the 30th annual J.D. Power APEAL study. It helps that initial quality is on the rise, but the annual owner survey also reveals a number of other reasons why buyers have grown increasingly passionate about their vehicles. Headlight.News explains.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is Fizzling Out
There was plenty of, well, “buzz” when Volkswagen officially launched sales of the ID.Buzz battery-electric van last year, bringing out a modern incarnation of its legendary microbus. But that hasn’t translated into robust demand, VW selling barely 400 Buzz models a month so far this year. A temporary stop-sale didn’t help, but there are other problems that may be short-circuiting demand for the EV. Headlight.News has more.
Tesla Earnings Plunge while Musk Warns of “a Few Rough Quarters”
Tesla reported a 16% plunge in second-quarter net income as its worldwide sales continue to decline. CEO Elon Musk warned that there could yet be “a few rough quarters” ahead before the automaker gets its long-promised “affordable” EV into production. More from Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 7-21-25
Headlight News for the Week of 7-21-25 includes Ford setting a recall record, President Trump’s next move could cripple Tesla, plus Subaru makes moves in Uncharted territory. Plus we review the 2026 Genesis GV70 and we travel through this week in automotive history.
Ford Launches Two Electrified Broncos – But You Can’t Have it Unless You Live in China
Ford has launched two electrified versions of the Bronco, an EV and a range-extender. Both are set to go on sale later this year. Unfortunately for EV fans, the only place they’ll be available is in China. Headlight.News has more.
The New Subaru Uncharted Really is Entering Uncharted Territory
Facing an assortment of new tariffs and an assortment of anti-EV policies, the new Subaru Uncharted faces serious challenges the automaker couldn’t have imagined when the project was first launched. But Subaru does have some advantages: buyers more open to EVs than at many other brands. More from Headlight.News.
Faraday Has a Future? Troubled Start-Up Reveals “Affordable” EV, Sets Production Date
Faraday Future is the automotive equivalent of a death-defying cat. It apparently has at least one life left, announcing plans for yet another new project set to go on sale next year. This time it says it’s rolling out an all-electric “affordable mass market MPV.” And it has a talking grille. More on that from Headlight.News.