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First Look: 2025 GMC Yukon – When You Need Something for Both Work and Play

First Look: 2025 GMC Yukon – When You Need Something for Both Work and Play

by | Aug 19, 2024 | , , , , , , ,

There are a handful of bigger vehicles out there, but you’d be hard-pressed to find many that can do more, whether for work or play. And for the upcoming model year, GMC has made some welcome updates to the full-size Yukon SUV. No crossover this, Yukon remains a classic body-on-frame design that’s rugged enough to tackle serious trails, haul hefty trailers or, if you prefer, carry up to eight passengers in relative luxury for a night on the town. Here’s a look at what’s new with the 2025 GMC Yukon.

THE PAST LANE: CHRYSLER’S ATTEMPT TO REGAIN PRESTIGE

THE PAST LANE: CHRYSLER’S ATTEMPT TO REGAIN PRESTIGE

by | Aug 18, 2024 | , , , , , , ,

A once well-respected marque, the fate of Chrysler is increasingly in doubt. Last month, Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis — the Euro-American automaker formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA — warned that some of its 14 brands could be abandoned if they don’t start delivering better sales and earnings. Chrysler is widely believed to be one of the most vulnerable divisions. But that’s really nothing new.

A Woodward Dream Cruise Retrospective

A Woodward Dream Cruise Retrospective

by | Aug 17, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

It’s hard to ignore the guttural roar of a classic muscle car. Now, multiply that by several thousand. That’s what we can expect on Woodward Ave., the main drag bisecting Detroit and its northern suburbs as the annual Woodward Dream Cruise gets underway. Mother Nature isn’t being very kind, heavy storms expected to put a damper on a gathering that, in good years, will bring out as many as 60,000 muscle cars, hot rods, sports cars and other cruisers – with more than 1 million folks lining the 16-mile route. That seems like a good excuse to look back at my favorite shots from the past three decades.

Monterey Car Week Round Up – What Vehicles Are Strutting Their Stuff On The Green?

Monterey Car Week Round Up – What Vehicles Are Strutting Their Stuff On The Green?

by | Aug 16, 2024 | , , , , , , ,

Monterey Car Week is the one time of the year when sleek exotic cars, iconic classics, and other vehicular oddballs strut their stuff for the crowds at Pebble Beach. Headlight News takes you on a brief dive to show you a few of the vehicles that will be making their debut during Monterey Car Week.

Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept Balances, Luxury, Performance and Technology

Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept Balances, Luxury, Performance and Technology

by | Aug 16, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

As it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its high-performance V-Series, Cadillac rolls out a new concept vehicle that aims to demonstrate where the brand can go in the future. Its name, Opulent Velocity, reveals the goal of balancing new levels of luxury and performance. Headlight.News takes a closer look.

First Look: 2025 Lincoln Navigator – High-Tech Meets Traditional Luxury

First Look: 2025 Lincoln Navigator – High-Tech Meets Traditional Luxury

by | Aug 16, 2024 | , , , , , ,

Leather, wood, chrome. Along with big engines, those are the traditional attributes of a luxury vehicles But the world has changed and it now takes lots of the latest technology to differentiate upscale models from the mainstream. It turns out the completely redesigned 2025 Lincoln Navigator has plenty to offer in both categories. Here’s a first look at the massive, 3-row SUV.

Texas Sues GM for Selling Owner Data to Insurance Companies

Texas Sues GM for Selling Owner Data to Insurance Companies

by | Aug 15, 2024 | , , , ,

General Motors is in the crosshairs of Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton, accused of “egregious business practices that violated Texans’ privacy and broke the law” by “misleading” owners into providing personal data then sold to auto insurers to help them set individual rates. The lawsuit could result in fines climbing into the hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars.

Tesla Cybertruck Range Too Short? No Problem – Second Battery Will Cost $16,000, Take up 1/3 of the Cargo Bed

Tesla Cybertruck Range Too Short? No Problem – Second Battery Will Cost $16,000, Take up 1/3 of the Cargo Bed

by | Aug 14, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

The Tesla Cybertruck missed a number of earlier targets, coming in 50% more expensive than planned, while offering about a third less range than promised by CEO Elon Musk back in 2019. Now, the automaker is ready to address the range problem by offering a range-extender battery that sits in the forward part of the bed. But it creates other problems: adding substantial cost while reducing cargo capacity.