Solid sales gains in August point to a robust finish for the year as fear of a recessions in the auto business recede, interest rate cut looms on the horizon, and buyers take a closer look at hybrids and newer EVs. Sales of new cars and trucks continued to gain...
It may trail the leaders, Toyota and Hyundai, in the compact crossover market, but Hyundai is determined to give them chase and, based on the updated 2025 Tucson, the competitors need to be looking over their shoulders. Headlight.News spent time checking out the Korean CUV and files this review.
With the high cost of today’s new vehicles it’s likely no surprise that more buyers have turned to previously owned models. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort, safety or fuel economy. But if you’re looking for something used you should consider which models are most reliable. And, according to a new study, Lexus and Toyota top the chart. Which other brands should you consider – or avoid? And what are the most reliable models? More from Headlight.News.
With the launch of the Type S, Acura gave a big boost in performance to the revived Integra sport sedan. But the automaker is now hinting that it could take things to a new level with the HRC Prototype it rolled out during Monterey Car Week. Here’s what we’ve learned about it.
Slow to get into the EV market, Acura is making up for lost time. With its first, the ZDX, soon to reach showrooms, the luxury brand is hinting at what could come next with this teaser image. The “segment defying” Acura Performance EV Concept is set to debut at Monterey Car Week later this month.
When Toyota rolled out the GR Corolla two years ago it did a lot to change the image of a compact model long known for its plain vanilla styling and lackluster styling. But for many potential buyers there was one big drawback: its lack of an automatic transmission. That’s the biggest issue Toyota is addressing with the 2025 GR Corolla update. Here’s more.
Toyota’s got some welcome news for fans of the hot hatch GR Corolla. What’s in store? You just might want to check back with Headlight.News on Friday morning to find out more. But we’ll give a hint: the latest update will make it easier for a lot more folks to get into the sportiest version of the compact Corolla every introduced.
Automakers post strong sales for July as the industry still deals with high interest rates and the aftershocks from the CDK computer hack.
No wolf in sheep’s clothing, the 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo does nothing to hide its aggressive nature. It’s the latest spin-off of the compact pickup and was “inspired” by the lowered performance trucks of decades past, according to the automaker. But it also picks up on the functional features of the Maverick that have made it a hit with young buyers on a budget. Here’s a first look.
While automakers are still tallying up the final numbers, they’re expected to reveal that, boosted by a strong economy, July vehicles sales bounced back after a weak June. Here’s a preview of what we’re likely to see.
Toyota steps up to the plate for Tundra and Lexus LX 600 owners with the company confirming that it will be replacing over 100,000 faulty engines after the company issued a recall for the problem back in May.
Toyota is experimenting with AI and autonomus vehicle technologies that will not only help expand the kinds of driver assistance technologies that will benefit consumers but also improve vehicle safety. A recent project involving newly developed self-drifting Supras is a glimpse into this tech and it has potential real-world applications.