Mazda’s new CX-70 PHEV may move you to a new level of eloquence as you consider the new plug-in hybrid offering from the Japanese automaker. Check out our review of the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV at Headlight.News.
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Decision in Tesla Case Plays Out Well for UAW
United Auto Workers Union chief Shawn Fain has ripped Elon Musk’s efforts to buy elections and change the law for his personal benefit. The UAW has no choice but to participate in politics, Fain said, adding that the union campaign against Trump in swing states is...
Kia Teases Off-Road EV9 and Electric Van Concepts For SEMA
Kia teases off-road EV9 and a mysterious electric van concept as the Korean car giant prepares to electrify the art of trail-busting at SEMA.
Kia Tasman Offers Much to Like – But Will it Come to the U.S.?
Kia launched its new Tasman pickup, a midsize truck that takes direct aim at two of the global market leaders, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. The bold design is available in a variety of different body configurations and offers two different powertrain options. The question now is whether Kia will take a chance at prying open a niche in the U.S. market.
Hyundai Teases Ioniq 9 Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut
Hyundai’s EV line-up is about to expand – quite literally – with the automaker set to debut the new, 3-row Ioniq 9 SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The Korean carmaker has offered up the first teaser images of its latest EV which shares the same platform as sibling Kia’s 3-row EV9.
Headlight.News for The Week of 10-29-2024 – Scout Returns – GM and Tesla Deliver Surprises In Their Earnings Reports – Cheap Tesla Dead & More
In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about the return of Scout, the surprises Tesla and GM delivered at their earnings calls, and the demise of the entry-level Tesla. We also review a new offering from Mercedes Benz and take a look at This Week in Automotive...
Cadillac Getting its First All-Electric V-series: 2026 Lyriq -V
If there’s one thing you can do with electric motors it’s make gobs of horsepower and torque. And Cadillac plans to take advantage of that by introducing its first all-electric V-Series model, the 2026 Caddy Lyriq-V. But it’s safe to say it won’t be the brand’s last battery-powered performance package.
Stellantis Brings Trio of Performance Customs To SEMA
Stellantis proves that it’s still serious about performance and custom thrills with trio of debuts at SEMA
Ford Posts Mixed Q3 Results, Revises Full-Year Earnings Downward
Ford Motor Co. reported third-quarter earnings that beat some analysts’ expectations while falling short in other areas. The company revised its full-year earnings forecast after it took a $1 billion charge and saw the impact of a pricing war on its bottom line. Get details at Headlight.News.
Lucid Gravity to Start at $79,990 as Order Bank for Electric SUV Opens
Lucid’s all-electric Gravity SUV, will start at $79,990, the start-up EV maker announced Tuesday, though fully-loaded top-trim models will push into six figures. The automaker’s second product line will begin production by year-end but will begin taking orders early next month.
Nearly 350K Flood-Damaged Cars Potentially Could be For Sale — And More May be Coming
Back-to-back hurricanes contributed to the staggering total of almost 347,000 flood-damaged vehicles on the East Coast of the U.S. Hurricanes Milton and Helene damaged scores of vehicles with flood waters and other problems. Add those to the thousands of other water-damaged vehicles from other smaller storms this summer, it doesn’t take much to see how this can become a massive problem. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Hyundai and Toyota’s Succesful Joint Event Might Spawn More Teamwork Opportunities
Hyundai and Toyota successfuly host joint performance vehicle event in South Korea. Event’s success might spawn further cooperation between the two firms in other pursuits.