Toyota steps up to the plate for Tundra and Lexus LX 600 owners with the company confirming that it will be replacing over 100,000 faulty engines after the company issued a recall for the problem back in May.
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Kawasaki Unveils Hydrogen Powered HySE Motorcycle
Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki previews a new avenue for the internal combustion engine with the unveiling of the experimental HySE hydrogen motorcycle. The prototype shows how Kawasaki is exploring ways to maintain the ICE engine as the race for electrification picks up steam in the motorcycle market.
Old Used Car Prices Spiking Due To New Cars Being More Expensive
As car prices continue to increase, the fallout is growing with new car prices pushing more buyers into the used vehicle market. Unfortunately, this is also causing used car prices to rise, and buyers who think going for a much older used car on the lot will spare them the pain they’re going to be in for a shock.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Names Its Safest Cars for 2024
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names its safest cars for 2024 with the list covering every vehicle segment while also shining a light on how much vehicle safety has improved since the IIHS undertook its efforts to help automakers improve the safety of their vehicles.
Toyota’s Self-Drifting Cars Will Help Make Future Cars Safer
Toyota is experimenting with AI and autonomus vehicle technologies that will not only help expand the kinds of driver assistance technologies that will benefit consumers but also improve vehicle safety. A recent project involving newly developed self-drifting Supras is a glimpse into this tech and it has potential real-world applications.
Headlight News Podcast For The Week of 7-22-24 GM Scales Down on EVs – Worst States for Distracted Driving – Infiniti QX80 Review – This Week In Automotive History
In this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss GM scaling back its EV ambitions while several new automobiles make their debut. We also look at the worst states for distracted driving and go for a spin in the 2025 Infiniti QX80 before making a detour to take a look...
BMW Unveils 2025 M5 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance #1/1
BMW unveils 2025 M5 Pebble Beach Concour d’Elegance #1/1. Bespoke one-of-a-kind BMW is result of a collaboration between the company and the prestigious event. The 2025 BMW M5 will also be the first M5 in history to be powered by a hybrid-equipped V8 with the first examples scheduled to make their way to the U.S. this fall.
Lincoln’s 2024 Nautilus Makes Ad Age’s 2024 America’s Hottest Brands List
Lincoln’s Nautilus CUV earns a spot on Ad Age’s America’s Hottest Brands of 2024″ list in potent example of how the CUV is attracting younger buyers to the Lincoln brand. Nautilus might also help bring more youth to the brand’s other models including the Navigator.
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Use Humanoid Robots Next Year as Company Struggles With Slumping EV Sales
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that the company will have humanoid robots for internal use next year as the company moves to address lingering challenges including the delay in producing its “Optimus” lineup of humanoid robots.
New Study Names Worst Distracted Driving States for 2024
A newly published study highlights the worst states for distracted driving in 2024 with New Mexico taking the top spot in the study’s top 10 list. Study is part of larger push to highlight the dangers of distracted driving and how states can do their part to help reduce accidents and fatalities related to distracted driving.
Ford Shifts EV Plans, Will Build More Super Duty Pickups in Canada
Ford’s shifting EV plans cause it to pivot once again with the company confirming that a plant in Canada originally earmarked for Electric vehicles will instead amplify Super Duty pickup production as Ford renews focus on highly profitable model names.
GM CEO Mary Barra Backtracks on EV Goals, Confirms Push Into Hybrids
GM CEO Mary Barra confirms that the company has backtracked on its EV plans as slowing growth in the segment is forcing the company to shift towards expanding into PHEV and hybrids in an attempt to comply with tightening efficiency and emissions standards.