Despite oil prices running at near record highs and consumers more worried about the economy than at any time since the depths of the COVID pandemic, U.S. auto sales grew by an unexpected 4.4% in September. That defied industry expectations, in part driven by rising demand for electrified vehicles. But experts fear the bottom could yet drop out.
The popularity of luxury crossovers and SUVs remains strong, and perhaps no brand benefits from that more than Lexus. For years, Toyota’s luxury marque has set the bar for luxury utes in the U.S. The OG in the segment is the NX, and after a week in the 2026 Lexus NX 450h AWD, it’s clear the bar isn’t backsliding. Check out our review of the new NX at Headlight.News.
Free for all underway as members of the United Auto Workers vote to fill the union the union presidency for the next four years and incumbent Shawn Fain battles to hold on to the job.
Cadillac is leading the charge or change, if you will, in GM’s electric vehicle planning. The Optiq-V as the entry-level model is going to be the gateway vehicle for the luxury brand’s conversion to an EV-centric lineup. And after a week in it, it’s clear the brand’s on the right track. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
After a long delay, Tesla is finally rolling out its all-electric Semi and you can order versions offering as much as 500 miles range per charge. But that’s the problem. There’s only a handful of places in the entire country currently equipped to charge up the truck’s massive battery pack. More from Headlight.News.
When Kia introduced the Telluride for 2020, it didn’t take long for the three-row SUV to become one of the company’s most important vehicles. Now, six years later, it’s become a true flagship vehicle for the brand with the second-gen version. Find out what’s different in our review of the 2027 Kia Telluride HEV for Headlight.News.
Imagine plugging in an EV with a nearly drained battery and having it ready to go again in less time than it takes to get in and out of your favorite coffee shop. That’s a reality, at least in China, where Geely this week revealed its latest high-speed charging system.
What’s a sports car without an open air option? That’s a question a lot of Nissan fans have been asking since the automaker ended production of the ragtop 370Z six years ago. Could it be set to return? The Nissan Z Kaze Concept may offer a hint of what’s to come.
Experts have been positing on why electric vehicles aren’t more popular since they lost the first time — the early part of the 20th Century. But it’s no secret why car, trucks and crossovers powered by internal combustion are going to remain on top for a lot longer: price and convenience. Now you can get as much as $10K off. Get the story at Headlight.News.
There are no original ideas in the auto industry anymore, or at least it feels that way. That said, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that’s what you get when you climb behind the wheel of the 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo. But does it hit the mark? Find out in our review at Headlight.News.
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At first glance it may not look like Ford has done much to the 2027 F-150. But a closer inspection reveals plenty of updates, including more V-8 options, more affordable entry packages, and a big upgrade to the hands-free BlueCruise system. Ford is also expanding its ties to Carhartt. More from Headlight.News.