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Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2025 | *Daily News*, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, Business, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Government, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lucid, Maserati, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Regulatory, Rivian, Sales, Stellantis, Tariffs, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Ferrari on Thursday revealed details about its first battery-powered model, the Elettrica. But the Italian automaker is delaying a second EV. And it’s not alone. Ford has scrapped several all-electric models, while Nissan pulled the plug on the 2026 Ariya. Acura just ended production of the ZDX and Stellantis has abandoned the all-electric Ram REV. Those are among a growing list of planned EVs that no longer will make it into production — or will be substantially delayed. Here are some of the others.

Thinking of Buying an EV? Move Fast as Federal Tax Credits Are About to End

by Paul Eisenstein | Jul 8, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Chevrolet, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, Government, Green Power, Slate Auto

If you’re looking to buy a battery-electric vehicle you might want to move fast. Under the controversial spending bill passed by Congress last week federal tax credits covering new and used EVs will expire at the end of September. Headlight.News has more.

European Union Reaffirms 2035 Ban On New Gasoline Cars, Tweaks Certain Details

by Carl Malek | Mar 7, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Trending*, Environment, EVs and batteries, Government, Hybrids, Regulatory

European Union officials reaffirm 2035 ban on new gasoline cars while also making revisions to help automakers reach these targets easier as the market continues to shift.

BYD To Offer Launchable Drone System For Its Vehicles

by Carl Malek | Mar 5, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Trending*, Automakers, BYD

BYD makes mobility history with the unveiling of its drone launch system for automobiles. Promises to expand availability of the system for future products.

2025 Audi A6 Avant Proves Wagons Still Have Swagger

by Carl Malek | Mar 5, 2025 | *Daily News*, Audi, Automakers

Audi spearheads the launch of the 2025 Audi A6 lineup with the Avant as the firm gives it a styling revamp and higher levels of technology to help it stay ahead of the competition and be a key player in its broader transformation. The venerable station wagon was once...

Headlight.News For The Week of 3-3-2025

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 4, 2025 | Automakers, Nissan, Podcast, Tesla

In this week’s episode of the podcast we talk about Trump tariffs and how they will affect the automotive industry. A shakeup is also coming to Nissan and Tesla stock continues to slump downward. We also look at lowering used car prices before finally making a detour to take a look at This Week in Automotive History.

Carvana Enters New Car Selling Business, Buys First Dealership in Arizona

by Carl Malek | Mar 3, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Trending*, Dealers and Service, Stellantis

Used car seller Carvana ventures into new territory with the firm buying its first dealership as the company attempts to enter the new car sales market with the purchase of Stellantis franchised dealership.

Leaked Document Confirms 2026 GT500 Could Enter Production With a New Engine

by Carl Malek | Feb 28, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Trending*, Automakers, Ford

Leaked document appears to confirm the upcoming GT500 will debut with a new engine as Ford continues to stay silent amid swirling rumors about the model’s potential return

Mercedes Design Chief Says AI Could Replace Human Designers In 10 Years

by Carl Malek | Feb 27, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, EVs and batteries, Executives, Mercedes, Technology

Mercedes Benz’s chief of design says that AI could replace human designers in a decade as the company shares its thoughts on AI in the automotive industry.

Stellantis Profits Go Off A Cliff As The Firm Reports 70% Drop In Earnings For 2024

by Carl Malek | Feb 26, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Dodge, Earnings and Financials, Jeep, Ram, Sales, Stellantis

Stellantis continues to navigate through troubled ties as the company admits its profits fell 70% during 2024 and says it won’t be profitable again until 2025.

Toyota Teases All-New EV, Says It Will Be “Exciting and Surprising”

by Carl Malek | Feb 25, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Toyota

Toyota says its upcoming all-new EV will be “exciting and surprising” as the Japanese auto giant prepares to reveal it next month.

Headlight.News For The Week of 2-24-2025

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 24, 2025 | Automakers, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Podcast, Tesla

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Truck maker Nikola goes bankrupt while trouble finds its way to Ford, GM, and Tesla. We also go for a spin in the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 before charging our batteries with This Week in Automotive History.

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