The two-row Mazda CX-70 is going away – but only in name, to simplify its line-up, the automaker’s CEO told Headlight.News. Going forward, Mazda will add a two-row version of its top-trim CX-90 now available only in a three-row configuration.
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Kia Defies Conventional Logic; Continues Betting on EVs
While most manufacturers have slashed their battery-electric programs, charges ahead with the launch of the affordable new EV3. What does it see that other brands don’t?
Audi Lifts BMW Playbook With $4 Billion Georgia Plant
When Audi launches production at its planned $4 billion assembly plant in Georgia it will create 4,500 jobs – and follow the same playbook as BMW has used so successfully with its own factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Mazda CX-90 Premium Sport
Mazda has spent years building a reputation for vehicles that feel a little more sophisticated than their price tags suggest. The 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV only adds to the legacy of those efforts. Find out more in our review at Headlight.News.
GM Getting Back Into the Hybrid Market – But it’s Got a Long Way to Catch Up
General Motors is getting ready to roll out an assortment of hybrid models, starting early next year. It will initial target some of its most fuel-hungry products, such as the Chevrolet Silverado, before expanding across a broader array of models. More from Headlight.News.
Acura Growth Plan Relies on Basic Math: More Product = More Sales
A week after teasing plans to launch both a new flagship and a first-ever off-roader, Acura offered broader insight a future that will count on five new and updated models to deliver a 50% growth in U.S. sales by 2030. More from Headlight.News.
What Fuel Price Crisis? GM Q3 Earnings Double on Strong Truck Sales
General Motors saw its third-quarter net income more than double, largely due to strong demand for pickups despite high gas prices. But why did the numbers trigger a Wall Street sell-off? More from Headlight.News.
Subaru Goes Solo As it Develops a New EV Due Out in 2029
Subaru currently offers three all-electric models in its lineup, all three developed in partnership with Toyota. But the smaller Japanese automaker is set to go it alone, revealing plans for a new EV its developed entirely in-house. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
In year two of sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner, Toyota once again showed what it’s really good at — not messing with the success. The all-new model was largely fawned over last year and the 2026 model arrives basically with some cosmetic changes, but — smartly — with little else. Get more details in the Headlight.News review of the 2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro.
The Auto Finance Crash Isn’t Coming — It’s Happened
Vehicle repossessions are going to hit 3 million units this year, continuing the trend of substantial increases during the past three years. They’re on the rise due to mounting costs, much of that tied to Trump administration policies and actions. Find out more, including a possible silver lining at Headlight.News.
Nearly a Decade Later, Tesla Finally Plans to Unveil Gen-2 Roadster
It’s been nine years since Tesla first announced plans for its next-generation Roadster. It finally plans to debut the supercar in a Thursday livestream. But will anyone actually care at this point? More from Headlight.News.
Acura Adding Two New Crossovers and an “Adventure-Ready” SUV
Acura Is getting serious about filling the gaps in its line-up. It confirmed plans for two new crossovers, as well as an “adventure-ready” SUV. The trio will also bring the debut of a new two-motor hybrid system.