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Automotive Hall of Fame Announces an Unusually Diverse Lot to its Class of 2025

Automotive Hall of Fame Announces an Unusually Diverse Lot to its Class of 2025

The Automotive Hall of Fame will add four new inductees this year recognizing “noteworthy individuals” who “helped shape” the automotive industry, motor sports world and retail market. The list includes an unusually diverse mix this year, ranging from the recently retired CEO of Daimler to the industry’s first woman test driver. Here’s a closer look.

Back to Basics at a Very Downsized Detroit Auto Show

Back to Basics at a Very Downsized Detroit Auto Show

Once one of the most important auto shows in North America, if not the world, the annual Motor City event returned to its original January schedule after a brief summer run. But what has been renamed the Detroit Auto Show is a mere fraction of the size of what it was during its glory days. Headlight.News looks at what has happened — and why.

An Icon Returns as VW ID.Buzz Wins North American Utility Vehicle of the Year – Here Are the List of Winners

An Icon Returns as VW ID.Buzz Wins North American Utility Vehicle of the Year – Here Are the List of Winners

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz took top honors as the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year on Friday morning during a ceremony marking the start of the annual Detroit Auto Show. As for the other winners? Headlight.News has the full story.

Ford Celebrates American Ingenuity with Mustang GTD Spirit of America Show Car

Ford Celebrates American Ingenuity with Mustang GTD Spirit of America Show Car

If you’ve got the floor all to yourself, why not do things with flair? That’s what Ford clearly had in mind when it crafted the Mustang GTD Spirit of American prototype that it unveiled ahead of the annual Detroit Auto Show on Thursday night. The red-white-and-blue exotic celebrates the achievement of Craig Breedlove, the one-time aerospace engineer who set an array of land speed records in a series of jet-powered racers.

Consumer Reports Has Some Big Surprises as it Hands Out its Annual Automotive Report Card

Consumer Reports Has Some Big Surprises as it Hands Out its Annual Automotive Report Card

Ready to invest in a new car, truck or crossover? There are plenty of choices these days. But how do you know what’s right for you? Consumer Reports is offering a helping hand as it releases its Automotive Report Card. The annual study helps you figure out which brands and models are reliable, feature-loaded and fun to drive – and which products to steer close of. And this year’s report contains more than a few surprises.

New Vehicle Sales Come on Strong in November – With Several Brands Setting New Records

New Vehicle Sales Come on Strong in November – With Several Brands Setting New Records

November ended on a high note, at least from an automotive perspective, with sales of new vehicles delivering solid year-over-year gains for those brands that have so far reported their numbers for the month. And several Japanese and Korean brands ended November with new sales records.

Seven of Nine Finalists for North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year are Electrified

Seven of Nine Finalists for North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year are Electrified

Battery power appears to have electrified the jurors of the North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year awards. Eight of the nine finalists are offered in all-electric or hybrid form. Here’s who’s on the list.

Lexus, Toyota Top List for Most Reliable Used Cars

Lexus, Toyota Top List for Most Reliable Used Cars

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.