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Exclusive: Hyundai Officials Confirm Crater Show Car is More Than a Concept Vehicle

Exclusive: Hyundai Officials Confirm Crater Show Car is More Than a Concept Vehicle

by | Nov 21, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Hyundai Crater Concept was one of the most intriguing products to make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. But the aggressive-looking SUV is really more than just your typical show car. As Headlight.News notes in this exclusive report, Crater is the prototype of what are expected to be a series of ever more capable off-road products the Korean carmaker plans to bring to market in the coming years, vehicles that could challenge the likes of icons including the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco.

Going to the “Extreme,” Hyundai Crater Concept Debuts at LA Auto Show

Going to the “Extreme,” Hyundai Crater Concept Debuts at LA Auto Show

by | Nov 20, 2025 | , , , , , , , ,

What happens when Hyundai pushes its XRT line to new extremes? The Crater Concept that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Thursday suggests the Korean carmaker is looking for ways to push well beyond the off-road capabilities of current models like the Palisade XRT Pro, potentially taking on products like the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler. Headlight.News has more.

Jeep Electrifies the Wilderness with 2026 Recon EV

Jeep Electrifies the Wilderness with 2026 Recon EV

by | Nov 18, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , ,

Barely a year after launching its first all-electric SUV, Jeep is ready to bring out a second one. But where the original Wagoneer S was what can politely be described as a “soft-roader,” the 2026 Jeep Recon is meant for those tackling the toughest trails in places like Moab or the Rubicon. Headlight.News checks out Jeep’s latest entry.

Hyundai’s New Crater Concept Could Give Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco a Run for Buyer’s Money

Hyundai’s New Crater Concept Could Give Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco a Run for Buyer’s Money

by | Nov 18, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , ,

More Americans are going off-road than ever before – or, at the least, are looking for vehicles capable of taking them out onto the trails. Hyundai has been moving in that direction with its recent XRT trims but appears ready to take things to a new level, at least if...

Park Your Car Now! Jeep Warns Owners of 375,000 PHEVs Batteries Could Fail and Catch Fire

Park Your Car Now! Jeep Warns Owners of 375,000 PHEVs Batteries Could Fail and Catch Fire

by | Nov 5, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

Stellantis has become the latest automaker to warn owners to park their vehicles becuase defective batteries could cause them to catch fire. The recall covers 375,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids. More from Headlight.News.

Exclusive: Toyota Looking to Boost U.S. Auto Exports to Japan, Along with $10B Investment in States

Exclusive: Toyota Looking to Boost U.S. Auto Exports to Japan, Along with $10B Investment in States

by | Oct 29, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

Toyota committed to invest another $10 billion in the United States, as negotiations on a new U.S.-Japan trade deal moved forward — prompting Pres. Donald Trump to tell troops stationed in Japan, “Go out and buy a Toyota.” In an exclusive report, Headlight.News reports Toyota also is looking for ways to boost U.S. auto exports to Japan.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s New Hurricane Engine Musters More Power, Better Mileage

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s New Hurricane Engine Musters More Power, Better Mileage

by | Oct 28, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , ,

It’s a big year for Jeep and much of that has to do with an assortment of new powertrain options. That includes the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee which will hit the road with the all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. The package manages to not only deliver a big boost in power but also a substantial improvement in fuel economy. Headlight.News has more.

Stellantis Latest to Pause Production as Shortages Again Threaten to Cripple Auto Industry

Stellantis Latest to Pause Production as Shortages Again Threaten to Cripple Auto Industry

by | Oct 20, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

Stellantis has temporarily halted production at a Jeep plant in Warren, Michigan, even as three Ford plants sit idle. All face a shortage of aluminum due to a fire at a supplier plant. Meanwhile, automakers are beginning to fret there could be more closures coming across the industry due to semiconductor shortages – repeating a crisis that cast the industry millions of vehicles in lost production during the COVID crisis. Headlight.News has more.

Who Needs an EV? 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer “REEV” Will Deliver 500 Miles, 647 HP

Who Needs an EV? 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer “REEV” Will Deliver 500 Miles, 647 HP

by | Oct 14, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Jeep is making some notable changes to the flagship Wagoneer for 2026, updating its design, simplifying the line-up and taking a sharp knife to pricing. It’s also launching its first range-extending electric drive system promising up to 500 miles range and 647 horsepower. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and the new powertrain designed to eliminate worries associated with pure electric vehicles.

Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

by | Oct 9, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ferrari on Thursday revealed details about its first battery-powered model, the Elettrica. But the Italian automaker is delaying a second EV. And it’s not alone. Ford has scrapped several all-electric models, while Nissan pulled the plug on the 2026 Ariya. Acura just ended production of the ZDX and Stellantis has abandoned the all-electric Ram REV. Those are among a growing list of planned EVs that no longer will make it into production — or will be substantially delayed. Here are some of the others.

Dodge May Drop 900-hp Charger Banshee While Other Electrified Stellantis Models Are Also at Risk

Dodge May Drop 900-hp Charger Banshee While Other Electrified Stellantis Models Are Also at Risk

by | Oct 2, 2025 | , , , , , , , , ,

Stellantis is backing away from its aggressive electrification plans. It’s already abandoned the all-electric Ram REV pickup and a plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Gladiator. Now, it appears, the 900-hp Dodge Charger Banshee could be among other battery-based models set to be axed. Headlight.News has more.

Jeep Cherokee Makes a Long-Awaited Return – in Hybrid Form

Jeep Cherokee Makes a Long-Awaited Return – in Hybrid Form

by | Aug 21, 2025 | , , , , , , , , ,

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.