Honda is cutting its planned investment in battery-electric vehicles by 30%, its CEO citing “the current market slowdown.” The automaker still plans to launch two all-new “0-Series models” next year but will slow down and stretch out development of other all-electric products. It’s not likely to be the last automaker to rethink EV spending, reports Headlight.News.
Sales of the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona have been underwhelming. The Fratzonic exhaust hasn’t been music to the ears of muscle car mavens, but to bolster the numbers, a gas-powered version is coming. To make room, Dodge cut the R/T base model leaving only the all-electric Scat Pack available for 2026. Get details at Headlight.News.
With dozens of new models set to debut in the U.S. in the coming months, this should be a big year for Toyota. But the automaker’s plans have been put in a “wait and see mode,” as executives struggle to figure out how to respond to the new Trump import auto tariffs.The tariffs could bring more Toyota jobs to the U.S. – but they might also price some products out of reach, hammering sales. Headlight.News has more.
Elon Musk is cutting back on political activity as Tesla pushes into autonomous vehicles, announcing plans to stay with the automaker as CEO for the next five years. Musk also said autonomy is the key to Tesla’s future, with its new CyberCab ready to roll next month.
When you’ve got one of America’s best-selling product lines you can’t risk resting on your laurels. So, Toyota has pulled out the stops with the debut of the sixth-generation RAV4. The new SUV will introduce a variety of new packages, including GR Sport and off-road...
Lexus will match its bigger sibling, the Toyota brand, model-for-model this coming year, each introducing 12 new vehicles. And, as with the mainstream marque, Lexus will put an emphasis on electrification, updating its first EV, the RZ while taking a novel approach with the next-generation ES. But it isn’t writing off those who measure performance by the number of cylinders. Headlight.News explains.
This is going to be a big year for Toyota and its sibling Lexus brand. Look for two dozen new and refreshed models to reach showrooms in the coming months. As has become the norm for the two marques, the emphasis will be on “electrified” drivetrains, including at least five EVs. But there’ll also be something to satisfy classic gearheads, as well. More from Headlight.News.
When the GMC Hummer EV Truck rolled out a few years back, the industry really hadn’t seen anything like it. It was big and burly, yet nimble and fast. And it was all-electric offering up eye-popping horsepower and torque numbers, as well as speed times. Now, the brand’s improved upon the first entry just in time for the 2026 model year. Go to Headlight.News for details.
Everyone loves a deal, and apparently, when it comes to Nissan, Honda wasn’t the only one kicking the tires — Toyota reportedly had some interest. According to reports, after the talks with Honda collapsed, a Toyota executive had discussions with Nissan officials. Find out more at Headlight.News.
This week’s podcast discusses Nissan’s ongoing struggles despite making a change at the top of the automaker. We also chronicle President Trump’s tariffs, rising EV sales, thieves hitting Ford plants as well as a review of the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV. Check it out!
With demand in a sharp slump, Tesla’s controversial Cybertruck has slipped to second in the emerging EV pickup segment, behind the Ford F-150 Lightning. But the Blue Oval’s all-electric truck has its own struggles. Headlight.News has more.
With two key models set to go away late this year, Infiniti clearly can use new product and that’s where the next-generation QX60 comes in. The midsize, three-row SUV gets a new look for the 2026, new technology – including the hands-free ProPilot Assist system – and a first-ever Sport edition. Headlight.News checks out the 2026 Infiniti QX60.