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Honda’s Wind Tunnel Helps Boost EV Range – Now it Could Help American Bobsleds Win the Olympics

Honda’s Wind Tunnel Helps Boost EV Range – Now it Could Help American Bobsleds Win the Olympics

American Honda has become a key Olympic sponsor and, as part of that tie-up, it’s lending expertise to the U.S. Bobsled/Skeleton team. The automaker’s wind tunnel has helped boost the range and its EVs – and could now give a boost to the team’s performance during the upcoming Winter Olympics. Headlight.News has more.

U.S. Auto Sales Stall as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

U.S. Auto Sales Stall as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

“The party’s over,” said one key analyst. While domestic carmakers reported a modest upturn boost in sales for June, the U.S. auto market largely stalled out as buyers began pulling back due to price increases caused by the Trump tariffs on imported autos and auto parts. Headlight.News has more on the winners and losers.

First Drive: Honda Gets Dirty with the 2026 CR-V TrailSport

First Drive: Honda Gets Dirty with the 2026 CR-V TrailSport

It’s been nearly three decades since the Honda CR-V made its U.S. debut. Back then, folks derisively dubbed it a “soft-roader,” capable of handling not much more than a bit of gravel – if anyone ever chose to take it off pavement. Now, however, Honda is rolling out a new CR-V TrailSport package that, it claims, adds more off-road capabilities. Just how much more? Headlight.News headed into the San Jacinto Mountains near San Diego to find out. Here’s our review.

Lexus, Nissan, GM Rise to the Top in 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Lexus, Nissan, GM Rise to the Top in 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Looking for the brands delivering the highest levels of initial quality? Lexus and Nissan rose to the top in this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, while General Motors had more top-ranked models than any other manufacturer. There were some surprises in this year’s IQS by Jaguar and Ram. But, yet again, motorists pointed to onboard technology as the biggest source of trouble. More from Headlight.News.

Honda Fastport Redefines the Last Mile Delivery Vehicle, Adds Swappable Batteries

Honda Fastport Redefines the Last Mile Delivery Vehicle, Adds Swappable Batteries

With Americans doing ever more shopping online, automakers are racing to come up with just the right delivery solutions. Honda redefines the “last mile” van with the new Fastport eQuad Prototype, an electric quadricycle designed for use in crowded urban situations. Among the unique features of the rickshaw-like vehicle: the ability to keep going by simply swapping out its battery pack. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla Takes Top Four Spots in American-Made Index

Tesla Takes Top Four Spots in American-Made Index

This year’s annual American-Made Index from Cars.com saw the Tesla Model 3 rise to the top of the list, followed by the rest of the Tesla lineup. Last year’s winner was the Model Y so this is getting to be old hat for the brand. However, the big surprise was what company didn’t have a vehicle in the top 20. Go to Headlight.News to find out which Red, White and Blue touting company didn’t make the grade.

EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame

EV Sales Tumble for First Time in 14 Months – and Tesla’s to Blame

After a first-quarter surge, EV registrations took a sudden tumble in April, the first fall in more than a year, according to industry data. The dip came despite a strong showing by several brands, including General Motors. The primary reason for the downturn as slowing demand by the giant in the battery-sector, Tesla. More from Headlight.News.

The Pace of New Vehicle Development “Has Slowed to a Crawl” – Bad News for Buyers

The Pace of New Vehicle Development “Has Slowed to a Crawl” – Bad News for Buyers

The number of all-new models coming to market over the next four years is predicted to drop sharply as manufacturers around the world cut back on investments. That will be particularly obvious in the EV market as the industry shifts back to internal combustion, according to the latest annual “Car Wars” study.