Let’s face it, this is an SUV world. Some manufacturers, like Ford, have completely abandoned the passenger car business. Others, like General Motors, are quickly going in the same direction. So, what do you do if you can’t find a sedan or coupe that really fits your lifestyle and desires? After spending a week with the 2024 Infiniti QX55 we discovered it is the SUV to buy if you don’t really want an SUV,
Automakers
VW Deal Gives Big Boost to Struggling Rivian
Months after announcing a tentative alliance, Rivian and Volkswagen firmed up their relationship Wednesday, announcing that the German automaker is making a nearly $6 billion investment into the U.S. EV start-up. The news sent Rivian shares surging after they had fallen by as much as two-thirds their 52-week-high in recent months.
Honda Unveils 2026 Passport, Gives it Newfound Swagger
Honda attempts to reassert itself in the off-road vehicle segment with 2024 Passport as the Japanese automaker attempts to add more wind to the Passport’s sales numbers.
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Charged Up in October
As automakers revamp their electric vehicle strategies, October’s global sales results may give them reason to rethink it again. EV sales jumped 35% last month with China leading the way. Find out more at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Acura TLX Type S
Long, low, sleek and swoopy, the 2025 Acura TLX Type S is everything I like about a sports sedan. It’s handsome, yet understated and entertaining without being over the top. In other words, the Acura TLX Type S has just enough of everything to be great. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Return of the Rotary: Mazda Green Lights the Iconic SP Sports Car
A dozen years after killing off its last rotary-powered model, the RX-8, Mazda has given the go to the Iconic SP Sports Car which will bring back the Wankel engine back into production, President Katsuhiro Mogo and other officials have confirmed. Here’s what we know.
Trump Election Crimps UAW Political Influence
The 2024 election cost organized labor — especially the UAW — influence in Washington, D.C. It also handed an old foe, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, more sway over industry and labor in the new administration. Get the story at Headlight.News.
2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe Channels Its Bigger Cousins For Redesign
BMW hones the 2-Series Gran Coupe for 2025 with new styling and higher levels of technology and performance.
First Look: 2025 Mini Convertible – Return of the Openometer
The Openometer is back. True fans of the Mini Convertible will instantly know what that means, a way to track just how much of the time behind the wheel of the little British ragtop you spend with the top down. It’s one of the quirkiest features of a car that puts a premium on the fun-to-drive factor. Here’s more:
Hyundai’s Newest Ioniq 9 Teaser Reaches For The Stars
Hyundai’s newest teaser uses astronauts to take Ioniq 9 EV into interstellar territory.
Nissan Gets New Activist Investor, Shares Jump on News
Days after announcing a major acceleration in its plans to cut costs — including eliminating 9,000 jobs — Nissan Motor is getting a bit of a boost. Courtesy of a regulatory filing, it was revealed Effissimo Capital Management took a 2.5% stake in late September. Find out what it means and why shareholders are excited at Headlight.News.
First Look: Cadillac Vistiq is an Escalade IQ Without the Bling
Cadillac’s charge into the emerging EV market takes a big step forward with the official debut of its fifth all-electric model, the 2026 Vistiq. The lavishly equipped 3-row SUV slots into a niche between Caddy’s first battery model, the Lyriq, and the flagship Escalade IQ. Here’s more.