In what it describes as the “next chapter” in its history, Jeep officials offered an early look at the next-generation Grand Cherokee. The new model is set to arrive for the 2026 model year, officials noted. Get details about the new Grand Cherokee at Headlight.News.
By the time it ended its run, the name, “Yugo,” had become more of a punchline than an automotive brand. But there’s a distinct possibility that what was once the cheapest brand available in America just might be making a comeback. Headlight.News has the story.
Ford Motor Co. plans to raise prices on three popular product lines assembled in Mexico, according to an advisory sent to dealers. The automaker put the blame on the new Trump auto tariffs which, it said earlier this week, will add about $2.5 billion to its costs this year. The automaker has yet to say whether it also will raise prices on products produced at Canadian and other foreign plants, as well as those assembled in the U.S. using foreign-made parts. Headlight.News looks at whether othr products could see price hikes,
Mitsubishi revealed it remains on track with its U.S. product plans, partnering with beleaguered Nissan, to produce a new electric vehicle based off the next-generation Nissan Leaf. It’s set to arrive in summer 2026. Find out more about the new vehicle at Headlight.News.
Forget range anxiety, for most folks, the single biggest reason to hold off buying an EV is the challenge of charging up. But it soon could become as easy as filling up your gas tank – or so claims Tritium Charging, one of the world’s largest suppliers of public EV charging systems. Headlight.News has more.
Subaru’s heritage as a maker of off-road-ready vehicles was burnished late in the 20th Century with the creation of the WRX. Now rally-sport royalty, the 2025 WRX tS offers drivers a chance to enjoy that legacy as part of their daily commute … or on backroad weekend runs. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
American EV makers Rivian Automotive and Lucid Motors released their first-quarter earnings results, each hitting positive markers for the period. Rivian earned another $1 billion in funding from Volkswagen for turning a gross profit. Meanwhile, Lucid hit another vehicle delivery record during the period. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Jeep formally unveiled the next-generation Compass SUV and it will come with an unusually wide range of powertrain options including an EV, a plug-in hybrid, and a mild-hybrid package. The 2026 Jeep Compass will debut in Europe, then North America and other markets, making it the brand’s most international model. More from Headlight.News.
General Motors has appointed veteran Duncan Aldred to run the company’s North American business operations. The British-born executive comes in at a critical time for the automaker which just warned expects to take as much as a $5 billion hit from Pres. Donald Trump’s auto tariffs. Headlight.News has more.
Desperate for new products, Infiniti is searching for a weay to get back into the booming compact crossover segment. The likely plan: come up with a unique, upscale variant of the mainstream Nissan Rogue. Headlight.News has more.
With the end of the school year approaching quickly, many teenagers are on the hunt for a summer job. This means many parents — and teens — are hunting for a vehicle to get them to and from work and the rest of their lives. IIHS and Consumer Reports teamed up to provide a slew of good options. Headlight.News has the story.
As expected, Ford Motor Co. reported a drop in earnings and profits for the first quarter of 2025. The company also suspended its earnings guidance for the rest of the year, but did estimate the new tariffs could cost the automaker about $1.5 billion. Get details at Headlight.News.