Just months ago, it seemed, the internal combustion engine was on its way out, with regulators planning to phase out the technology – in some markets, like Europe, within barely a decade. While automakers once seemed ready to go along they’re now beginning to push back. That includes BMW’s CEO who called for a “correction” of EV-only strategies at this week’s Paris Motor Show.
Ferrari teases a mysterious new hypercar as the storied Italian sports car maker prepares to accelerate into the EV age to adapt to tightening regulations and changing market conditions.
Lexus attempts to improve fuel economy and off-road capability with the all-new Lexus LX700h. Model will also gain Overtrail model for the first time with LX700h being the third member of the family to get the rugged trim level. The rugged Lexus LX luxury SUV has...
If there’s anything that electrification does to the fiercest of cars, it’s civilize them. Look only at the new 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. Here’s our review.
The Paris Motor Show has traditionally been a big event for European automakers and, in some ways, it could prove even more important this year, as Western manufacturers roll out new products designed to hold back increasingly aggressive Chinese competitors. Headlight.News looks at some of the most important products set to debut in the City of Lights this coming week.
Honda’s newest ad spot appears to confirm that the Prelude is coming to the U.S. as the company prepares to enhance the global profile of its vehicle lineup to accelerate its move into electrified vehicles.
Already not in any hurry to begin producing electric vehicles in big numbers like many of its competitors, Toyota officials revealed the company’s adjusted its manufacturing timeline in North America from late 2025 to sometime in 2026. Find out more at Headlight.News.
As the first flying cabs approach production, Toyota is more than doubling down on its stake in Joby Aviation, a California-based an electric air mobility start-up that is now test flying its first production prototypes.
Tesla posted a modest upturn in sales for the third quarter after losing ground during the first half of the year. And it wasn’t alone. EVs, PHEVs and conventional hybrids staved off what could have been a much sharper downturn for the U.S. auto industry, helping prop up major manufacturers including General Motors, Ford, Toyota and Mitsubishi.
While a number of automakers are rethinking their plans for EVs, Mercedes remains committed to the transition to battery-electric propulsion. And that includes its high-performance division, AMG. If anything, AMG CEO Michael Schiebe is convinced buyers “will jump into that new technology” as new models come to market.
September and third quarter sales proved disappointing for automakers after months of steady gains. But electrified vehicles created a bright spot for GM and several other manufacturers — and accounted for nearly half of Toyota’s sales in the U.S.
Stellantis continues to endure woes as the company confirms it has stopped production of the Fiat 500 due to low consumer demand with production not set to resume until November.