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Month: August 2024

First Drive: 2025 Lincoln Aviator

First Drive: 2025 Lincoln Aviator

While Navigator may be the Lincoln flagship, Aviator serves as the more likely choice looking for an upscale, 3-row SUV considering it is, at a starting price of $60,475, far more attainable for most buyers. The 2025 Lincoln Aviator gets a number of welcome updates, especially with the Black Label package, though the automaker has abandoned the sportiest package powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Here’s what we discovered during our first few days behind the wheel.

VinFast Launches VF 9 With Major Price Cut

VinFast Launches VF 9 With Major Price Cut

Hoping to get it right after a botched launch of its original EV, Vietnamese start-up VinFast is ready to roll its second offering into U.S. showrooms. To increase the appeal of the three-row VF 9, VinFast has slashed the sticker price by more than $10,000 on the base model and $18,000 on the more lavishly equipped Plus package.

New Vehicle Sales Expected to Make Big Jump in August

New Vehicle Sales Expected to Make Big Jump in August

The auto industry’s been expecting a big sales month at some point this summer in the wake of the CDK outage that cut into new vehicle sales in mid-June. Some thought it would come in July, but inventory levels we’re quite settled. But now it appears everything’s in place for a 7% year-over-year increase. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Lexus, Toyota Top List for Most Reliable Used Cars

Lexus, Toyota Top List for Most Reliable Used Cars

With the high cost of today’s new vehicles it’s likely no surprise that more buyers have turned to previously owned models. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort, safety or fuel economy. But if you’re looking for something used you should consider which models are most reliable. And, according to a new study, Lexus and Toyota top the chart. Which other brands should you consider – or avoid? And what are the most reliable models? More from Headlight.News.

Nissan Teases Next-Generation Armada

Nissan Teases Next-Generation Armada

A new Armada is sailing our way and to give us something to look forward to over the holidays, Nissan offered up a first teaser image of the big SUV coming for 2025 – alongside a 1967 version of the classic Patrol model that Armada originally was based on. Here’s what we know about the 2025 Nissan Armada ahead of its official debut.

Sasquatch Takes the 2025 Bronco Sport to New Levels

Sasquatch Takes the 2025 Bronco Sport to New Levels

While it may be more affordable than its bigger sibling, the Ford Bronco Sport does sacrifice a bit of off-road moxie. But as it gets a welcome refresh for the 2025 model year, Bronco Sport gets some added off-road capabilities, including the introduction of the rugged new Sasquatch package. Headlight.News looks at all you’ll find on the 2025 update.

Headlight.News For The Week of 8-26-2024 – Are Chinese Automkers Coming To The U.S.? – Do Cars Sold In The U.S. Have Too Much Technology? – Buick Envista Review & More

Headlight.News For The Week of 8-26-2024 – Are Chinese Automkers Coming To The U.S.? – Do Cars Sold In The U.S. Have Too Much Technology? – Buick Envista Review & More

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss the possibility of Chinese automakers entering the U.S. We also look into whether cars sold in the U.S. have too much technology and review the Buick Envista before making a detour to take a look at This Week in Automotive History.