Aston Martin takes the veil off of the 2025 Valhalla. Hybrid supercar is the fruit of five year development effort.
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A Week With: 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport Handling AWD
Considered the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Prius went on sale in Japan in October 1997. Now in its fifth generation, the Prius only continues to be among the best in the segment. Check out our review of the latest iteration of the hybrid at Headlight.News.
Lexus Delays New Generation of EVs, Moves Introduction Back to 2027
Lexus confirms its delaying its next generation EVs as Toyota improves on its innovative Gigacasting assembly method.
VinFast Adding Second Plant in Vietnam
VinFast will add a second factory in Vietnam to handle anticipated demand for its small and midsized products. The new facility is expected to begin production by July 2025. The move comes even as it delays construction of a U.S. assembly plant.
First Look: Toyota 4Runner Gets a Complete Makeover for 2025
The 4Runner may be one of the oldest models in the Toyota line-up but it’s about to become one of the freshest, the Japanese automaker giving the 6th-generation SUV a complete makeover for 2025. The new model year brings not only an updated design but a new choice of drivetrains and new Platinum and off-road-focused Trailhunter trims. Here’s a closer look at the new SUV.
The Shake-Up Accelerates at Stellantis as Kuniskis Returns, More Moves in the Works
Dodge brand boss Tim Kuniskis has returned to Stellantis after retiring in June. He’ll take charge of Ram, the automaker announced Monday. It’s just one of the first steps in what could be a much broader management shake-up to follow the unexpected resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares earlier this month.
Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Blends Bespoke Style With Speed
Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed pushes the envelope of performance even higher with SL-based creation also bringing F1’a Halo feature to a production vehicle for the first time ever.
Compact SUVs Now the King of Green
According to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the “greenest” or most efficient vehicles running about on American roadways is the compact SUV. The data shows it’s passed the small sedan as the greenest machine on the street. Find out how at Headlight.News.
Lucid Hopes to Get Off the Ground as Production of Gravity SUV Begins
Lucid Motors has started rolling out its second product line and the all-new Gravity line is likely to determine whether the struggling start-off takes to the air or comes crashing back to earth. The first version of the electric SUV will start at $96,550, with lower-priced trims to follow late next year.
EV Charging is About to Get A Lot Easier
Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, there are some clear challenges to owning an EV, starting with using public chargers. The good news is that more and more are going in across the country – and seemingly by the day. And it’s about to get easier to use them without having to set up separate accounts with each charger brand. In fact, you’ll soon be able to “plug-and-charge” without having to use an app or credit card, making the process even easier than getting gas.
Hyundai Unveils 2026 Palisade in South Korea
Hyundai moves upmarket with 2026 Palisade as SUV gets reworked styling inside and out.
A Week With: 2024 BMW X1 M35i
The “hot hatch” has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. A new generation of drivers discovered what many from previous generations already knew: hot hatches are among the best mixes of performance and practicality available. The segment features plenty of options, but one that may get lost in the shuffle is the BMW X1 M35i. Let’s see if we can change that at Headlight.News.