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Foxconn Taking Another Run at Auto Industry with Nissan Talks
Best known for producing iPhone, Taiwan-based Foxconn is making a play for Nissan Motor Co. now that its merger talks with Honda are dead. It’s not the first time the company’s attempted to gain a stake in the Japanese automaker. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Automotive Hall of Fame Announces an Unusually Diverse Lot to its Class of 2025
The Automotive Hall of Fame will add four new inductees this year recognizing “noteworthy individuals” who “helped shape” the automotive industry, motor sports world and retail market. The list includes an unusually diverse mix this year, ranging from the recently retired CEO of Daimler to the industry’s first woman test driver. Here’s a closer look.

Ram and Jeep Stand Alone As Other Automakers Shy Away From The Big Game
Stellantis’s Ram and Jeep brands will be the only automotive brands in this year’s Super Bowl commercial blitz as other automakers choose to not invest into the big game with advertising this year.

Trump Moves to Halt Public EV Charger Rollout – But Tesla Could Be Among Those Impacted
Pres. Donald Trump’s administration ordered a halt to a Biden-era program meant to provide $5 billion in funding for a nationwide network of EV charging stations. It’s the latest step by the White House to curtail EV adoption. But this program could hurt one of the most powerful men in Trump’s inner circle, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also runs the new Department of Government Efficiency.

Automakers Add More Budget Models As Consumers Feel The Effects of Rising Prices
Automakers launch a renewed wave of budget-minded models as priced-out customers seek less expensive ways to get a new vehicle for themselves.
Podcasts
Get the Latest Auto News on the HEADLIGHT.NEWS Podcast
Headlight.News For The Week of 2-3-2025
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about Trump’s tariffs and how they affect the automotive industry. We also highlight how many automakers are rethinking their EV plans amid changing market conditions.
Headlight. News For The Week of 1-27-2025
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we look at how Ram and Infiniti are shaking up their respective plans for electrification before looking into how intense music can make you a more aggressive driver. After we rock out for a bit, we shift to softer listening to take a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Headlight.News For The Week of 1-20-2025
In this week’s episode of the podcast we talk about auto prices hitting record highs and more buyers ending up underwater as a result. We also review the Nissan Armada before taking a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Headlight.News For The Week of 1-13-2025
In this week's edition of the Headlight.News podcast we talk about how CES has fully embraced automotive technology and the pair of EVs Honda debuted at the event. We also talk about which vehicles won the Car and Truck of The Year Awards, the design shakeup at GM,...
Latest Reviews

More Affordable Jeep Wagoneer S Limited Makes Surprise Chicago Debut
If you’ve been looking at one of the new Jeep Wagoner S Launch Edition models but can’t quite get your head around the $71,995 starting price – before factoring in delivery fees – the off-road brand rolled out a more affordable option at the Chicago Auto Show Thursday, the Wagoneer S Limited. And while it may be more than $6,000 cheaper, the “mid-range” model still has a lot going for it, starting with a 500-hp all-wheel-drive electric drivetrain. Headlight.News has more on the new model – and other Jeep news.

First Look: 2025 Subaru Hybrid
Subaru is upping its game with the next-gen Forester Hybrid making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show. It introduces a newly developed “strong” hybrid system that not only delivers as much as 10 mpg better fuel economy but enhances the performance of the brand’s familiar Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system for go-anywhere traction. Headlight.News has more.

First Look: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness is Ready for Adventure
Subaru has built a reputation for providing go-anywhere vehicles – and it’s taken things to the next level with the introduction of its Wilderness line-up, off-road-oriented models equipped with beefier tires, higher ground clearance and other upgrades. At this week’s Chicago Auto Show, we got a first look at the latest entry, the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness.

First Drive: Lexus LX 700h Delivers More Power, Better Mileage – and New Off-Road Package
Lexus adds a new hybrid to its line-up with the launch of the 2025 LX 700h. It boosts mileage, of course, but delivers more muscle, as well. The new SUV flagship takes things to new levels of luxury while also introducing a beefier new off-road package. But expect to...

Better Range, more Power, Lower Price for 2026 BMW iX
BMW is making some big news with the 2026 update of its battery-electric iX. The crossover will arrive in showrooms mid-year with a new base package that comes in about $10,000 less than the outgoing package. And while the 2026 BMW iX may not get much in the way of design changes, the “mid-cycle” refresh does deliver what EV buyers are most likely to appreciate: better range and improved performance.