This week’s podcast covers Ford’s new recall record, buyers paying more than ever for new cars, Trump issuing a new tariff and we also review the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Check it out on Spotify or click on the link in the story.
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Porsche Cayenne Electric Prototype Charges Up Goodwood Hill
If you managed to wrangle a ticket to the Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend you might have wondered about that camouflaged SUV racing up the hill might have been. A closer glimpse at the Porsche decal was your first hint: the all-electric version of the Cayenne soon set to join the German automaker’s line-up. Here’s more from Headlight.News.
Ford Sets Auto Industry Recall Record – and it’s Only July
While Ford may be doing well from a sales perspective this year, there’s another number it can’t be proud of. Detroit’s second-largest automaker launched 89 separate recalls during the first six months of 2025 – surpassing the previous full-year record set by General Motors. And there may be more coming. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD
Some vehicles everyone knows, and then there are the stealth cars. The vehicles that fly under the radar … like the 2025 Hyundai Kona Limited. Check out what we think of the Kona in our review at Headlight.News.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Makes its Debut on the Goodwood Hill Climb
Hyundai’s second all-electric performance model makes its debut on the hill climb at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed. Making up to 640 hp, the Ioniq 6 N can top 60 in 3.2 seconds and tops out at 160 mph. Headlight.News has more.
Ford’s Latest Recalls Covers 850,000 Vehicles – But it Has Yet to Find a Fix
Ford is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles due to a faulty fuel pump issue. It’s about to notify customers – but there’s a bigger problem. It still doesn’t have a fix. What happens next? More from Headlight.News
Plugged In: EVs Help Cadillac Deliver Best Sales in Years
Cadillac is ready to carry on without EVs without tax credits as it conquers new territory in the luxury segment with a rebuilt and re-tooled line-up. It’s expanding line-up of EVs is proving particularly appealing to younger buyers, says its brand boss. Headlight.News has more.
Mazda’s New CX-5 is Larger, Better Equipped – and Will Get a Hybrid Option
Mazda pulled the wraps off a new version of the CX-5 crossover – not to be confused with the CX-50 – and its larger, more luxurious and, in 2027 will add the first hybrid package the Japanese automaker has developed in-house. Headlight.News checks it out.
Bentley Tests the Waters with All-Electric EXP 15 Concept
With its first all-electric model set to debut next year, Bentley offers a glimpse at what’s to come with the new EXP 15 concept – while also hinting at other future EVs to follow. Headlight.News has more.
New Car Buyers Spending $1K a Month Hits Record Levels
With new vehicle prices rising for a multitude of reasons, the average monthly payment for a new vehicle is fast approaching $800 a month. More importantly, more buyers than ever are paying over $1K a month for a vehicle. Get details at Headlight.News.
Your Next Vehicle Could Cost Thousands More as Trump Announces New Tariff on Copper
New vehicle prices are already rising an average $2,000 due to Trump tariffs. They could be hit with another big increase as the president readies a 50% tariff on the miles of copper found in today’s automobiles. Headlight.News has more.
Nearly 1.2 Million Ram Trucks Subject to Potential Rollaways Could be Recalled – Again
NHTSA has launched a new investigation that could lead to the recall of as many as 1.2 million Ram trucks due to a potential rollaway problem. Reports indicate two previous recalls may not have fixed the problem. More from Headlight.News.