Lexus arrived on the scene in 1989 with two new vehicles ready to compete in the luxury world: the LS and the ES. Flash forward nearly four decades and the ES not only survives, it thrives and the brand is making sure it continues to do so with the new model for 2026. Headlight.News got some time behind the wheel and can confirm it’s still among the best offerings in the segment in our First Drive.
Toyota’s decision to stick with sedans a decade ago when other makers fled the segment didn’t guarantee a better version of its mainstay Camry — it was the brand’s history of constant improvement that ensured the 2026 Camry would be excellent. A week in the Camry SE Nightshade confirmed that to be true. Go to Headlight.News to check out our review.
The ongoing war with Iran poses plenty of automotive-related problems, including higher gas prices, but there is a looming crisis when it comes to lubricants, which will only add to the draw on the bank accounts of Americans. Get the details at Headlight.News.
A few years ago, Hyundai made waves with the debut of its car/truck, the Santa Cruz. It arrived with a natural rival, the Ford Maverick compact pickup. Fast forward to now, the Santa Cruz is on its way out — and that’s a damned shame. Find out why at Headlight.News.
Americans love pickups. They raise ’em up, put big ol’ tires on ’em and then run over or through things out in nature. Sometimes they lower ’em, reconfigure the suspension and exhaust so that they’re loud, proud, and fast. It’s the latter that the inspired the 2026 Ford F-150 Lobo Headlight.News spent a week in. Check out our review.
General Motors saw its first quarter net income drop 5.7% to $2.6 billion due costs associated with a settlement with its electric vehicle supplier base. However, on an adjusted basis its earnings rose 21.9% to $4.3 billion. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Hyundai is standing fast when it comes to electric vehicles, if the new 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink model debuted last week during an event held at its new plant just outside Savannah, Georgia. Headlight.News has details about the new all-electric offering.
Buyers looking to get the last of the pre-tariff prices on new cars, trucks, and SUVs last April have skewed the sales results coming for this April. Industry analysts at J.D. Power & Associates predict new car sales are going to fall 7.3% when reported next week. Get details at Headlight.News.
Tesla’s Q1 earnings and revenues jumped by double digits as U.S. electric vehicle sales falling off a cliff. Company executives claimed to be “excited” about its “positioning” this year as CEO Elon Musk revealed his new $25 billion investment plan. Get details at Headlight.News.
While many automakers are stepping back from their plunge into electric vehicle production, Mercedes-Benz showed it’s planning to keep churning out at least a few more EVs with the debut of the all-electric 2027 C-Class sedan. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Excerpt: It’s easy to fall in love, or at least lust, with the immense acceleration offered by EVs. A slight bit of pressure on the go-pedal and you feel like you’ve been shot out of a cannon. After spending a week with the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, we found a new appreciation for a more moderate … departure? Check out our review at Headlight.News to find out what we mean.
Headlight News looks at the rise in hybrid sales on this week’s podcast. Additionally, we check out Buick and the current bit of trouble its in while Tesla’s back on the affordable vehicle track. Finally, we’re reviewing the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS AWD. Check out the ‘cast and let us know what you think.