The 2025 Defender Octa will be the new flagship in the Defender lineup. A new suspension and twin-turbo V8 are out to assert the Defender’s place in the off-road vehicle segment while also giving buyers more capability and performance.
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General Motors Posts Massive $100 Million Loss In Chinese Market, GM CEO Mary Barra Undeterred
General Motors faces big challenges in China, but Mary Barra says GM will stay the course despite the risks that the company faces due to the recent growth of Chinese automakers.
Looking to Buy a New EV for Cheap? Start with the Nissan Leaf
On average, the price of a new electric vehicle has dropped throughout the year. So if you’re looking for a good deal on a new EV, you’ll want to start with the Nissan Leaf. To see what else is affordable, or less expensive anyway, head over to Headlight.News.
Rhino Power: Ram 1500 RHO Takes on the Ford Raptor
The battle of the behemoths is heating up. Ram today pulled the wraps off its latest version of the 1500 pickup and while the new RHO model isn’t a replacement for the monstrous TRX, it’s got the power and features to tackle even the toughest off-road environments. Headlight.News takes a closer look at Ram’s new challenger to the familiar Ford F-150 Raptor.
Could the Next Ram TRX go All-Electric?
The Ram brand launched the latest version of the full-size 1500 pickup today, the Ram 1500 RHO delivering a mix of dragstrip performance and extreme off-road capabilities. But it’s not a replacement for the even more formidable Ram TRX, officials stressed. We’ll have to wait a few years for that ultimate version of the Ram 1500. But when it does arrive it could deliver an electrifying surprise, reports Headlight.News.
Ford Tops Wall Street’s Q1 Earnings Estimates
Ford offered up good news with its first quarter earnings report, beating analysts’ estimates, although falling short of last year’s net income and margin numbers for the same period. Find out more about the company’s results at Headlight.News.
2025 Lamborghini Urus SE PHEV Takes SUV In Green Direction, Previews Brand’s Future Green Plans
Lamborghini is preparing for new age in performance motoring with 2025 Lamborghini Urus PHEV Hybrid. Latest version of Urus embraces green technology for performance and efficiency gains.
Mini Draws The Ace of Spades With 2025 Aceman, Styling and EV Hardware Produce Winning Hand
MINI’s 2025 Aceman brings newfound levels of design and MINI heritage to the EV segment. Newest Mini offering will compete with electrified rivals like the Volvo EX30 in the small EV utility segment.
First Drive: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Is More Then Just a Mileage Play
This is a big year for Toyota, and in a variety of ways. The automaker is rolling out an array of new and heavily updated products, including models such as the Crown Signia crossover, Camry sedan and 4Runner SUV. There’s also the fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma pickup which, among other things, becomes the Japanese automaker’s latest model to offer a hybrid powertrain option. Here’s what we discovered during our first drive.
First Look: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Hits The Trail with EQ Technology
By now, you know the Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen. It’s the most iconic SUV to wear the three-pointed star. Manufactured alongside the Pinzgauer, both were developed and built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch for German military use. Now known as the Mercedes-Benz G-Glass, it retains some essence of the original, but is far more opulent. And it’s about to be transformed once more, this time without an internal combustion engine.
Tesla Falls Short in First Quarter, Sees Profit Drop 55%
For the first quarter of this year, Tesla delivered fewer vehicles and made less money than it did at this time last year. The company’s net income fell 55% and revenue slid 9% despite EV sales being up for other automakers during the period. Get details at Headlight.News.
Hyundai Window Tinting Tech Could Help Enhance Energy Savings In Hot Weather
Hyundai’s efforts at reducing energy consumption has caused it to develop an innovative window film that reduces interior temperature and promises to reduce AC use.