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SEMA Show Swings into Las Vegas and Here are Some of the Coolest Cars and Trucks on Display

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 4, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Concept Vehicles, Consumer Guides, Dealers and Service, Dodge, EVs and batteries, Ford, Green Power, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Nissan, Toyota

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.

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 11-3-25

by Headlight.News | Nov 3, 2025 | *Daily News*, Auto Shows, Automakers, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Car Culture, EVs and batteries, Hybrids, Podcast, Sales, Technology

In this week’s Headlight News podcast, we cover the impressive Tokyo Motor Show, new introductions from Honda and Subaru, as well as GM’s layoff of hundreds of workers. We also review the Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid and look back at this week in automotive history. You can find the podcast at Headlight.News and Spotify.

These Are Our Favorite Debuts at the Japan Mobility Show

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 3, 2025 | *Daily News*, Auto Shows, BMW, Business, BYD, Car Culture, Concept Vehicles, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Lexus, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Technology, Toyota, trade

This year’s Japan Mobility Show proves there’s still plenty of life left on the auto show circuit. The biennial event brought out dozens of new cars, concepts – and even a rocket – during its media preview. Headlight.News was in Tokyo and takes a look at some of the most significant products to debut there.

Subaru Reveals Two STI Concepts – But Which is Slated for Production?

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 30, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Business, Car Culture, Concept Vehicles, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Performance, Subaru

It’s been three long years since Subaru sent its iconic WRX STI off into retirement. And there’s been plenty of speculation about whether a replacement might follow. The answer appears to be yes, based on what the automaker revealed during this week’s Japan Mobility Show. But that news conference raised another question: which of the two STI concepts it rolled out – one gas powered, the other all-electric – will actually make it into production? Headlight.News has more from Tokyo.

Is This Sexy Show Car Really the Next Toyota Corolla?

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 29, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Business, Car Culture, Concept Vehicles, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Hybrids, Toyota

“Sexy” isn’t a word you’d likely catch yourself uttering when it comes to the Toyota Corolla. “Solid,” sure. “Reliable,” absolutely. But it’s the ultimate in utilitarian design. At least that’s the way it’s been since the long-popular sedan first made its debut in 1966. But if the concept vehicle making its debut at this week’s Japan Mobility Show is any indication, the 13th generation Corolla will be a very different sort of beast. Here’s more from Headlight.News.

One of These Over-the-Top Concepts Might Replace the Lexus LS Sedan

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 28, 2025 | *Daily News*, Auto Shows, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Hybrids, Lexus, Sales, Technology

After a 37-year run, the Lexus LS sedan is set to go out of production in the coming months – but Toyota’s luxury brand might not go without a flagship for very long. That said, two potential replacements debuting at the Japan Mobility Show this week suggest Lexus could be ready to push to new extremes. More from Headlight.News.

Toyota’s New Super-Lux Century Brand Debuts at Japan Mobility Show

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 28, 2025 | *Daily News*, Auto Shows, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Concept Vehicles, Lexus, Sales, Technology, Toyota

Toyota’s Lexus division proved Japan could compete with the best of the Western luxury brands. But can Toyota take things even further upmarket? The industry giant is determined to give it a try, officially pulling the wraps off the new Century Coupe concept at the Japan Mobility Show. Get details at Headlight.News.

Lucid Teams Up With NVIDIA to Bring Level 4 “Mind Off” Autonomous Driving to Market

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 28, 2025 | *Daily News*, Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Car Culture, Executives, Lucid, Regulatory, Safety, Sales, Technology

“Hands-free” driving systems, like General Motors’ Super Cruise, are becoming increasingly common, but Lucid today announced a new partnership with tech giant NVIDIA aimed at bringing next-level technology to the highway. The Level 4 system would permit a Lucid vehicle to operate virtually anywhere, anytime with no input from a motorist who could even take a nap while driving from Point A to Point B. Headlight.News has more.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s New Hurricane Engine Musters More Power, Better Mileage

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 28, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Hybrids, Jeep, off-road, Performance, Safety, Sales, Technology

It’s a big year for Jeep and much of that has to do with an assortment of new powertrain options. That includes the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee which will hit the road with the all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. The package manages to not only deliver a big boost in power but also a substantial improvement in fuel economy. Headlight.News has more.

No October Surprise: EV Sales Nosedive

by Michael Strong | Oct 27, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, EVs and batteries, Government, Green Power, Hybrids, Sales, Technology

Automakers offered plenty of incentives, but without $7,500 in federal government tax credits, sales of new electric vehicles — predictably — flatlined in October. J.D. Power & Associates also estimates sales of new EVs were less than half of the artificially inflated numbers from September. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Americans Getting Overwhelmed by Auto Loans

by Michael Strong | Oct 24, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Sales, Studies and research

Americans are swimming in automotive debt — and an increasing number are underwater on those loans. According to a new study, the average gap between what consumers owe and what they’re vehicles are worth at trade is growing. Find out what it means at Headlight.News.

No Tax Credit? Give Me Gas, Americans Say

by Michael Strong | Oct 23, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Hybrids, Sales, Studies and research

Automakers are making adjustments — or massive changes — to their electric vehicle plans after the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs ended last month. Unsurprisingly, gas vehicles are coming back into vogue. Find out more at Headlight.News.

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