Lamborghini delays the launch of its first-ever EV model as it becomes the latest automaker to rethink its electrification strategy
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Over 90% of EV Drivers Plan to Remain Battery-Electric Owners
Electric vehicle adoption has been on the rise and the latest study shows that once someone buys and EV it’s highly unlikely they’ll go back to internal combustion power. According to the Global EV Drivers Alliance, 92% of current EV owners will buy another one for their next vehicle. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
First Drive: 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona – Who Needs a Hemi?
If you’re a muscle car fan, is there life without a big V-8? That’s the question a lot of Dodge loyalists have been wondering since the performance brand ended production of the Charger and Challenger models a year ago. The Charger is about to stage its return – but for now, at least, it will be available in just two all-electric packages. The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack package pumps out a tire-spinning 670 horsepower. But is it a suitable replacement for the legendary Hemi-powered model it replaces? Headlight.News had a chance to check out the all-electric beast and here’s our review.
Tesla Model Q Could Be Tesla’s “Affordable” EV After All
Tesla’s on-again/off-again effort to develop an affordable EV may be on again, at least according to a report by Deutsche Bank. It issued a new report claiming the automaker will launch a new vehicle that could come in under $30,000 in the U.S. — at least with the help of federal tax credits, though those may go underway when the Trump administration returns to the White House next year. Get details at Headlight.News.
GM Halts Cruise Robocab Program
General Motors is shutting down its Cruise robocab program, shifting resources to the development of self-driving privately owned vehicles. The move comes a year after the subsidiary was blamed for a near-fatal accident near its San Francisco headquarters. It effectively hands what proponents see as a potentially huge market to competitors like Waymo and Tesla.
A Week With: 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport Handling AWD
Considered the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Prius went on sale in Japan in October 1997. Now in its fifth generation, the Prius only continues to be among the best in the segment. Check out our review of the latest iteration of the hybrid at Headlight.News.
First Look: Toyota 4Runner Gets a Complete Makeover for 2025
The 4Runner may be one of the oldest models in the Toyota line-up but it’s about to become one of the freshest, the Japanese automaker giving the 6th-generation SUV a complete makeover for 2025. The new model year brings not only an updated design but a new choice of drivetrains and new Platinum and off-road-focused Trailhunter trims. Here’s a closer look at the new SUV.
Compact SUVs Now the King of Green
According to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the “greenest” or most efficient vehicles running about on American roadways is the compact SUV. The data shows it’s passed the small sedan as the greenest machine on the street. Find out how at Headlight.News.
EV Charging is About to Get A Lot Easier
Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, there are some clear challenges to owning an EV, starting with using public chargers. The good news is that more and more are going in across the country – and seemingly by the day. And it’s about to get easier to use them without having to set up separate accounts with each charger brand. In fact, you’ll soon be able to “plug-and-charge” without having to use an app or credit card, making the process even easier than getting gas.
A Week With: 2024 BMW X1 M35i
The “hot hatch” has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. A new generation of drivers discovered what many from previous generations already knew: hot hatches are among the best mixes of performance and practicality available. The segment features plenty of options, but one that may get lost in the shuffle is the BMW X1 M35i. Let’s see if we can change that at Headlight.News.
Sony-Honda Set to Reveal Near Production-Ready Afeela EV at CES
Four years after announcing plans to set up its own mobility division – and three years after confirming it would partner with Honda to develop a new EV – Sony will reveal a near production-ready version of an all-electric sedan at the Consumer Electronics Show next month. The all-wheel-drive model will put a premium on in-car entertainment technology and be marketed under the brand name Afeela.
A Week With: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Activ AWD
For the past two years, Chevrolet’s been in midst of a revolution — at least when it comes to its SUV lineup. The automaker’s completely redesigned its sport-utility lineup to make it more cohesive. And now that they all look like they belong to the same company, it’s time to see how some of them drive — starting with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Activ AWD. Check out our review at Headlight.News.