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Mercedes Aims to Make Vans Cool Again – And It’s Not Alone
Mercedes-Benz officially unveiled its new VLE series and is determined to prove that minivans aren’t just for soccer moms anymore. If anything, the automaker wants you to think of this all-electric people-mover as a “grand limousine,” and it certainly delivers the appropriate ride and features. But Mercedes isn’t the only automaker recommitting to the minivan market, reports Headlight.News.
Muscling Through the Snow in the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T Sedan
If you own a muscle car, chances are you live where the weather’s usually warm and the roads dry. But Dodge is determined to win over skeptics in the Snowbelt, as well, with the newest entry in its lineup. Headlight.News took the automaker up on its challenge, heading to the northern wilds of New England to drive the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T sedan. Here’s our review.
Mazda Bets on Hybrids – But Still Sees Room for the Rotary Engine
Is there a rotary engine in Mazda’s future? The iconic Wankel engine just might stage a comeback … someday … says the automaker’s U.S. CEO. But expect to see a lot more hybrids in the near future, according to Jim Donnelly, starting with the home-grown powertrain in the next-gen CX-5 now reaching showrooms. More from Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 3-9-26
The Headlight News podcast examines if an energy shock is coming as hybrids set a new sales record. Overall, February new vehicle sales slowed. We examine the most fuel-efficient car brands in the U.S. while reviewing the new Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid. Give us a listen and some feedback!
Genesis Set to Launch 641-HP GV60 Magma in U.S. This Summer
The new Genesis high-performance lineup will make its official debut in the U.S. this coming summer with the launch of the 641-hp GV60 Magma battery-electric vehicle. Headlight.News has more.
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Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 3-9-26
The Headlight News podcast examines if an energy shock is coming as hybrids set a new sales record. Overall, February new vehicle sales slowed. We examine the most fuel-efficient car brands in the U.S. while reviewing the new Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid. Give us a listen and some feedback!
California’s Kindred Motorworks Resurrects Best of Automotive’s Past
The old car hobby is full of joys — yet rife with struggle. While a lot of vintage car aficionados revel in the joys of the fight to keep the cars alive, there exists another group who want the joy without the pain. These are the people for whom Kindred Motorworks was founded. Check out the company’s magic at Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 3-2-26
On this week’s edition of the Headlight News podcast, we look at the impact of the surge in oil prices, plus we look at the latest problem plaguing the auto industry: software glitches. Additionally, talk about no bonuses or profit sharing at Stellantis as well as reviewing the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 2-23-26
This week’s Headlight News podcast covers the latest on Trump and his tariffs, improved new car affordability, VW cutting costs and that EV owners are a loyal group while reviewing the 2026 Toyota C-HR and looking back at this week in automotive history.
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Mercedes Aims to Make Vans Cool Again – And It’s Not Alone
Mercedes-Benz officially unveiled its new VLE series and is determined to prove that minivans aren’t just for soccer moms anymore. If anything, the automaker wants you to think of this all-electric people-mover as a “grand limousine,” and it certainly delivers the appropriate ride and features. But Mercedes isn’t the only automaker recommitting to the minivan market, reports Headlight.News.
Muscling Through the Snow in the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T Sedan
If you own a muscle car, chances are you live where the weather’s usually warm and the roads dry. But Dodge is determined to win over skeptics in the Snowbelt, as well, with the newest entry in its lineup. Headlight.News took the automaker up on its challenge, heading to the northern wilds of New England to drive the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T sedan. Here’s our review.
Genesis Set to Launch 641-HP GV60 Magma in U.S. This Summer
The new Genesis high-performance lineup will make its official debut in the U.S. this coming summer with the launch of the 641-hp GV60 Magma battery-electric vehicle. Headlight.News has more.
A Week With: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE
Making more out of less. That should be Toyota’s real motto, and the latest example of that is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE. The latest crossover creation from the automaker reveals just how good it is at taking what it already has and creating something new and excellent. Check out our review to find out why it’s so good at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum
Automakers continue to carve up the SUV segment into smaller, more specific niches. It used to be just compact, midsize, and large utes heading into the last decades. Then consumers were looking for … more. Nicer, slightly bigger, slightly smaller, sporty, rough-and-tumble, and more. So Toyota introduced the Grand Highlander, the larger, nicer version of its longtime favorite, the Highlander. Find out if it’s better in our review at Headlight.News.