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A Woodward Dream Cruise Retrospective

A Woodward Dream Cruise Retrospective

It’s hard to ignore the guttural roar of a classic muscle car. Now, multiply that by several thousand. That’s what we can expect on Woodward Ave., the main drag bisecting Detroit and its northern suburbs as the annual Woodward Dream Cruise gets underway. Mother Nature isn’t being very kind, heavy storms expected to put a damper on a gathering that, in good years, will bring out as many as 60,000 muscle cars, hot rods, sports cars and other cruisers – with more than 1 million folks lining the 16-mile route. That seems like a good excuse to look back at my favorite shots from the past three decades.

Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept Balances, Luxury, Performance and Technology

Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept Balances, Luxury, Performance and Technology

As it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its high-performance V-Series, Cadillac rolls out a new concept vehicle that aims to demonstrate where the brand can go in the future. Its name, Opulent Velocity, reveals the goal of balancing new levels of luxury and performance. Headlight.News takes a closer look.

First Look: 2025 Lincoln Navigator – High-Tech Meets Traditional Luxury

First Look: 2025 Lincoln Navigator – High-Tech Meets Traditional Luxury

Leather, wood, chrome. Along with big engines, those are the traditional attributes of a luxury vehicles But the world has changed and it now takes lots of the latest technology to differentiate upscale models from the mainstream. It turns out the completely redesigned 2025 Lincoln Navigator has plenty to offer in both categories. Here’s a first look at the massive, 3-row SUV.

Texas Sues GM for Selling Owner Data to Insurance Companies

Texas Sues GM for Selling Owner Data to Insurance Companies

General Motors is in the crosshairs of Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton, accused of “egregious business practices that violated Texans’ privacy and broke the law” by “misleading” owners into providing personal data then sold to auto insurers to help them set individual rates. The lawsuit could result in fines climbing into the hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars.

Tesla Cybertruck Range Too Short? No Problem – Second Battery Will Cost $16,000, Take up 1/3 of the Cargo Bed

Tesla Cybertruck Range Too Short? No Problem – Second Battery Will Cost $16,000, Take up 1/3 of the Cargo Bed

The Tesla Cybertruck missed a number of earlier targets, coming in 50% more expensive than planned, while offering about a third less range than promised by CEO Elon Musk back in 2019. Now, the automaker is ready to address the range problem by offering a range-extender battery that sits in the forward part of the bed. But it creates other problems: adding substantial cost while reducing cargo capacity.

Musk Uses Live Conversation With Trump to Pitch EVs to Candidate’s Skeptical Followers

Musk Uses Live Conversation With Trump to Pitch EVs to Candidate’s Skeptical Followers

It was billed as an “interview” with presidential candidate Donald Trump but billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk used the Monday night event on social media service X to promote the benefits of EVs – those from Tesla, in particular. It’s no easy sell, at least to the former president’s followers.

Tesla Halts Orders for Base Cybertruck, Shifts Focus to $100,000 Model

Tesla Halts Orders for Base Cybertruck, Shifts Focus to $100,000 Model

Tesla has stopped taking orders for the $61,000 Cybertruck, making a $100,000 version of the electric pickup the new base offering. The move surprised many observers as demand appears to be falling well short of initial expectations – and comes just days after Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged Cybertruck may be overpriced.

First Look: 2025 GMC Terrain Covers New Ground

First Look: 2025 GMC Terrain Covers New Ground

GMC is giving the compact Terrain crossover a new, bolder look for 2025, while upgrading its powertrain and technology – including the new Google built-in system. It also adopts a new, three-trim strategy that should be easier for buyers to figure out. But you may have to wait a but to get the version of the 2025 GMC Terrain you want, as Headlight.News explains.

Acura Performance EV Concept Set to Debut at During Monterey Car Week

Acura Performance EV Concept Set to Debut at During Monterey Car Week

Slow to get into the EV market, Acura is making up for lost time. With its first, the ZDX, soon to reach showrooms, the luxury brand is hinting at what could come next with this teaser image. The “segment defying” Acura Performance EV Concept is set to debut at Monterey Car Week later this month.

Jaguar’s Coming EV Makeover will take it Back to the Future

Jaguar’s Coming EV Makeover will take it Back to the Future

With the exception of the F-Type, Jaguar will abandon all existing models and prepare for the transition to an all-EV line-up starting late next year. But don’t expect to see it simply replace the current line-up with similar, battery-powered models. The British marque plans to return to “where Jaguar started,” with aggressively styled, high-performance products targeting an elite group of buyers.

GM Aims to Drive Down Prices, Drive Up Profits, as it Continues EV Roll-Out

GM Aims to Drive Down Prices, Drive Up Profits, as it Continues EV Roll-Out

The growth of the EV market has clearly slowed this year, General Motors President Mark Reuss said during a media confab, but sales are still on the rise and GM continues planning to gain ground, even as it delays some product launches. A critical step will be driving down prices, even as profitability improves, said Reuss, who oversees GM’s product development efforts.