In this week’s Headlight News podcast, we cover Ford’s new EV plans, the UAW President’s dilemma, Chevy’s new speed record, review the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq-V and look back at this week in automotive history. Check it out at Headlight.News.
Car Culture
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD
The rush to cater to the growing crowd calling for small pickups netted two vehicles in recent years: the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. One of these is a small pickup and the other is the Santa Cruz — and we’re just fine with that. Find out more about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited in our review at Headlight.News.
2026 Dodge SIXPACK-Powered Scat Pack is the Charger Most Muscle Car Fans Are Waiting For
It’s hard to top the performance of an EV, yet sales of the blisteringly fast Dodge Charger Daytona have fallen short of expectations. For muscle car fans still unwilling to go electric, however, there’s a gas-powered alternative soon set to roll into showrooms. Headlight.News has this first look at the Sixpack-powered 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack.
More Muscle, More Choices – Jeep Opening the Performance Floodgate
Look for more powertrain options from Jeep going forward – with an emphasis on muscle, brand officials said Thursday. That includes the return of the 6.4-liter Hemi Hellcat engine while development of even more new performance “projects are already underway.” Jeep buyers also will get new opportunities to customize their vehicles when it comes to color, features and more, reports Headlight.News.
Chevy’s Electrified Hypercar, Corvette ZR1X, Starts at $207,395
Feel the need for speed? Just make sure you have a fat wallet. Chevrolet revealed the new 2026 Corvette ZR1X, its 1,250-hp hybrid hypercar, will set you back $207,395 plus delivery fees. But that’s a fraction of what comparable European competitors command. Headlight.News has more on ZR1X pricing – and a unique new special launch edition of the hypercar.
1,059 Miles on a Single Charge? Chevy Silverado EV Sets New World Record – But it Wasn’t Easy
A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV has set a new world record, delivering 1,059.2 miles on a full charge. That’s more than twice the truck’s EPA-estimated range. What did it take to get there? Well, it took a lot of inspiration – and perspiration. Headlight.News has more.
A Week With: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera
“The more things change, the more they stay the same,” goes a well-worn saying. About a quarter century after the adage came to be, Ferdinand Porsche was born. And if there was ever a vehicle that lived up to that idea, it is the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera. Our week in the most iconic sports car built confirmed it. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
Porsche Going Hybrid With New 911 Turbo S; Gas With New Crossover
Porsche is stretching out its planned shift to EV and will launch a new gas-powered crossover by 2028, it confirmed, replacing the current ICE version of Macan. Porsche also remains committed to hybrid technology and will go with a gas-electric package when the...
A Week With: 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
When you stop and think about the first word that comes to mind when someone says “Toyota Land Cruiser,” invariably it’s “capable” or some version of it. After a brief hiatus, the venerable beast returned last year. The new model retains the capability, but now infuses some luxury into the package, as we found out in our week with the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Go to Headlight.News for the review.
Buyers Do About-Face, Now Want Hands-Free Driving Tech
What a difference a year makes! According to a new study, the technology new vehicle buyers want most is semi-autonomous driving technologies, such as General Motors Super Cruise and Ford’s BlueCruise. It didn’t make the top 10 list of wants in the same study last year. What changed? Find out at Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 7-28-25
On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we talk about President Trump’s trade deals, how the existing tariffs crashed Tesla’s and GM’s second quarter earnings, the new Honda Prelude as well as offering a review of the new Toyota Prius Prime. Check it out and tell us what you think.
A Week With: 2025 Lincoln Aviator Black Label
Many people forget it was Lincoln that kicked off the full-size luxury SUV phenomenon two decades ago. The luxury SUV segment’s only continued to expand since then with brand’s filling their portfolios with posh off-roaders that rarely see anything more challenging than a two-track. Lincoln led the charge and looks to remain a top player, and the 2025 Lincoln Aviator certainly helps the cause. Check out our review at Headlight.News.