British supercar brand McLaren confirmed to dealers that it will roll out a procession of new models each year through 2028, including a first-ever SUV. Headlight.News has more.
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Ford Hints New Road-Ready Supercar Coming to 2026 Detroit Auto Show
Now that Ford’s Mustang GTD is rolling out, what’s the automaker planning to come up with next? It’s offering a hint with an assortment of teaser images suggesting the newly renamed Ford Racing division will debut a “production road car” in January. Stay tuned, it seems for something big – and fast – to debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Headlight.News has more.
2026 Nissan Sentra Price Up Nearly 4% as Tariffs Take a Bite
Sentra is a critical model line for Nissan in the U.S. and the automaker is betting big on the 2026 makeover. But while it’s still being positioned as an affordable entry, the new model’s price rises by as much as 4%. It’s the latest new model to see a big jump as the industry copes with rising costs and the impact of the Trump auto tariffs. More from Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 11-10-25
The Headlight News podcast this week covers the Japan Mobility Show, Elon’s big payday and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
First Look: 2027 Kia Telluride Gets a New Look Befitting a Flagship SUV
The Kia Telluride took things to a new level for the Korean carmaker when it made its debut in 2019, winning an assortment of awards and generating a new class of buyers. Now, the automaker is preparing to roll out a second-generation Telluride, offering up a first look at the 3-row SUV’s new design. Headlight.News has more.
Shareholders Approve Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Payday
Bedazzled shareholders approved Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion pay package. But to collect he faces major challenges. Musk has to turn around Tesla’s faltering automotive business at a time when EV sales are sagging, while also proving his vision of robotaxis, robots and AI can add new sources of revenue for the Texas-based company. More from Headlight.News.
Already on Hold, Ford May Scrap F-150 Lightning Production Entirely
Sales have never lived up to expectation for the Ford F-150 Lightning, one of the market’s first all-electric pickups. The automaker idled production last month due to a shortage of aluminum and officials there reportedly are considering whether to scrap the nameplate entirely. Headlight.News has more.
Rivian Celebrates Q3 Numbers as Lucid Hopes for Better Days
Rivian and Lucid are both electric vehicle manufacturers, but that’s where the comparisons end when looking at each company’s third-quarter earnings results. Rivian beat the street’s expectations as Lucid fell short. Headlight.News has details.
Park Your Car Now! Jeep Warns Owners of 375,000 PHEVs Batteries Could Fail and Catch Fire
Stellantis has become the latest automaker to warn owners to park their vehicles becuase defective batteries could cause them to catch fire. The recall covers 375,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids. More from Headlight.News.
Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package Goes to Tesla Sharholders
Shareholders could decide the future of Elon Musk and Tesla this week as they vote on the proposed $1 trillion pay package many big investors are finding hard to accept at a time when Musk’s judgement and entrepreneurial instinct is in question. More from Headlight.News.
SEMA Show Swings into Las Vegas and Here are Some of the Coolest Cars and Trucks on Display
Who says the American love affair with the automobile has ended? You’d never know that if you were in Las Vegas this week for the annual SEMA Show. Short for the Specialty Equipment Market Association its routinely ranked as one of the two biggest events in Sin City, bringing out tens of thousands of people to check out the latest in automotive parts and accessories, from dangly air fresheners to high-performance “crate engines.” More than 1,000 exhibitors will be on hand, including automakers like Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Toyota and Headlight.News has this preview.
As EV Sales Crash, Kia Delays U.S. Debut of Compact EV4
October brought bad news for automakers, EV sales tumbling sharply following the phase-out of federal tax credits. With demand not expected to recover any time soon, Kia has decided to put the U.S. launch of its most affordable battery-electric vehicle, the EV4, on hold. More from Headlight.News.