Mini has a long history of coming up with creative concept vehicles and it isn’t letting us down as it partners with lifestyle brand Deus ex Machina to roll out a pair of one-off John Cooper Works prototypes. Headlight.News checks them out.
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These Are the Auto Brands With the Highest Loyalty Rates – And the Sharpest Decline in Loyalty
With so many different brands – and products — to choose from it’s likely no surprise that consumer loyalty has been on a long decline. But some manufacturers still stand out, and Ford Motor Co. comes out on top according to the latest study by S&P Global Mobility. Headlight.News looks at the other winners – and why Tesla was an “unprecedented” loser.
GM Slashes EV Production at Factory Zero as Sales Slide
Workers at General Motors’ Factory Zero will get an extended Labor Day holiday, the company said, in order to make “temporary adjustments to production,” reflecting slowing demand for some of the automaker’s biggest battery-electric vehicles including the GMC Hummer and Chevrolet Silverado EV. More from Headlight.News.
Nearly 900,000 Fords Hit By a Pair of New Recalls
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 500,000 SUVs due to potential brake failures. The announcement comes barely a day after it issued a recall for 355,000 late model pickups due to the possibility their instrument panel’s digital display could fail. The two new service actions add to what was already an all-time record for recalls in a single year. More from Headlight.News.
It’s the End of the Road for the Nissan GT-R – for Now
Wrapping up an on-an-off run stretching back 18 years, the last Nissan GT-R rolled off the line at Nissan’s Tochigi assembly plant in Detroit this week. The latest-generation lasted longer than many had expected. But the real question is what’s next? As part of a major reorganization, Nissan is closing plants – but adding product and new CO Ivan Espinosa suggested a new GT-R just might “make a return.”
Here’s What Will Replace Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair
Ford plans to scrap two of its more popular SUVs, the Escape and near-twin Lincoln Corsair, as it converts its plant in Louisville, Kentucky to produce a new generation of EVs. But that won’t leave a big gap in the line-up, various sources tell Headlight.News. Here’s what coming to replace the two SUVs.
Hyundai’s Planned U.S. Investment Growing to $26 Billion
Hyundai Motor Group will invest $26 billion in the U.S. market, the automaker announced, a $5 billion increase from the figure it announced earlier this year. The increased budget will be used to expand the groups presence in the steel and robotics industries, as well as to expand its automotive operations. More from Headlight.News.
First Drive: 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid
it wasn’t all that long ago that Kia was little more than an afterthought on the American market. But sales have soared in recent years and are on track to set another record for 2025. The Sportage, Kia’s best-selling product line is a key reason why. It’s attractive, affordable, and adds plenty of value for the money – especially if you’re considering the high-mileage 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid. Here’s our review.
Air Force Wants 2 Tesla Cybertrucks – to Blow Up
Earlier this year, the U.S. State Dept. canceled plans to purchase as much as $400 million worth of Tesla Cybertrucks for use by its diplomats. Now, the Air Force is looking to buy at least two of the electric pickups – but solely to blow them up. Headlight.News explains why.
At “Pivotal Moment,” Nissan Prepares Product Blitz, Including Reborn Xterra, Electrified Rogue
Nissan will roll out 20 new and updated products in less than two years for the North American market, top company executives told dealers meeting in Las Vegas this week. That will bring the return of the Xterra, for one thing, as well as a hybrid version of the brand’s best-selling Rogue model. Infiniti will also benefit from the plans, top officials, including global CEO Ivan Espinosa, said. More from Headlight.News.
Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept Could be the “Ultimate Adventure Minivan”
Who says you have to be a soccer mom to drive a minivan – and only then on well-paved roads? The new Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept is designed to demonstrate how a “people-mover” can be part of a much more adventurous lifestyle once you get past where the pavement ends. Headlight.News checks it out.
Jeep Cherokee Makes a Long-Awaited Return – in Hybrid Form
After a nearly three-year absence, the Jeep Cherokee is making its return for the 2026 model-year. Benefiting from a ground-up makeover, the midsize SUV features a new design, a roomier interior and a wide range of new features. It also debuts with a first-ever hybrid drivetrain expected to yield not only 37 mpg but plenty of power, whether on highway, trail or pulling a trailer. Heaadlight.News has the details.