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Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R – the “Ultimate” Off-Road Beast

by Paul Eisenstein | May 23, 2024 | *Reviews*, Car Culture, Chevrolet, Consumer Guides, First Drive, Ford, Motorsports, off-road, Ram

Ford has long been the king-of-the-hill in the full-size pickup market, outselling all competitors, domestic and foreign. So, it’s no surprise to see it determined to rule the off-road segment, as well. With the big F-150 getting a major update for 2024 that means a new version of the rugged Raptor R, as well. Ford’s “ultimate” off-roader gets more power, and new features designed to help it overcome the toughest obstacles – whether you’re crawling a boulder-strewn trail or racing down the Baja.

Here’s How Much You’ll Spend on Gas in Your Lifetime

by Paul Eisenstein | May 15, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Environment, Green Power

The typical American driver spends plenty of time behind the wheel – and plenty of money at the gas pump. Just how much money depends, of course, on a variety of factors, but it all adds up to a lot more than you might expect. And, over the course of a lifetime, you might shell out nearly as much as you’d spend on a new home – motorists in some states expected to spend around $200,000 on fuel.

First Drive: 2025 Subaru Forester

by Jeffrey Zurschmeide | May 15, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Safety, Subaru, Technology

Subaru has done a great job balancing the comfort/luxury value against the brand’s go-anywhere, get muddy, hose-it-out-later reputation. Read the whole review at headlight.news.

Porsche’s Newest 911 is Faster, More Powerful and Gets Hybrid Variant

by Michael Strong | May 13, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Hybrids, Porsche, Sales, Technology

After millions of miles of development and testing, Porsche’s planning to show off the newest generation of the iconic 911 to the world. The new version is faster, more powerful and, for the first time, can be had as a hybrid. Get details at Headlight.News.

Kia, Hyundai Surge to Top Spots on Most Stolen List

by Michael Strong | May 10, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Hyundai, Kia, Legal, Technology

The impact of the Kia Boyz can be measured in many ways, but the latest method to determine their impact is the simplest: Kia and Hyundai vehicles were the most stolen cars in the U.S. in 2023. They supplanted full-size pickups as the leaders. Check out the story at Headlight.News.

You’re Not Batman But You Can Drive Bruce Wayne’s Car

by Michael Strong | May 1, 2024 | *Daily News*, Advertising & Marketing, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Sales, Technology

Young boys often grow up wishing they could be one superhero or another. However, Batman enjoys a special hold on many because of all the technology he used to fight crime — especially his cars. Now you can drive the cars as Pininfarina’s created two new versions each of the all-electric B95 hyper Barchetta and Battista hyper GT inspired by Bruce Wayne. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Could the Next Ram TRX go All-Electric?

by Paul Eisenstein | Apr 25, 2024 | *Daily News*, Aftermarket, Business, Car Culture, Chevrolet, EVs and batteries, Ford, GMC, Green Power, Hybrids, Ram, Rivian, Sales, Scout Motors, Stellantis, Technology

The Ram brand launched the latest version of the full-size 1500 pickup today, the Ram 1500 RHO delivering a mix of dragstrip performance and extreme off-road capabilities. But it’s not a replacement for the even more formidable Ram TRX, officials stressed. We’ll have to wait a few years for that ultimate version of the Ram 1500. But when it does arrive it could deliver an electrifying surprise, reports Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Is More Then Just a Mileage Play

by Paul Eisenstein | Apr 24, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, First Drive, History, Technology, Toyota

This is a big year for Toyota, and in a variety of ways. The automaker is rolling out an array of new and heavily updated products, including models such as the Crown Signia crossover, Camry sedan and 4Runner SUV. There’s also the fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma pickup which, among other things, becomes the Japanese automaker’s latest model to offer a hybrid powertrain option. Here’s what we discovered during our first drive.

Top Vehicle on Instagram Isn’t Sold in the U.S. Anymore

by Michael Strong | Apr 22, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Car Culture, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Sales, Technology

Posters used to tell you all you needed to know about what was popular. For a long time, the most desirable or popular cars in the world could all be found on one well-known wall hanging, “Justification for Higher Education.” Now you only need to go to Instagram to find out what’s hot. Get details at Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2025 Toyota Camry – Hybrid Power Takes it to a New Level

by Paul Eisenstein | Apr 18, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, First Drive, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Mazda, Safety, Technology, Toyota

Toyota has long promised to electrify its entire line-up and it will be all but there in 2025 as it launches its 19th hybrid model. The completely redesigned Camry shows that the technology can delivery more than just good fuel economy. The ninth-generation sedan is more stylish, better equipped, and a lot more fun to drive. But it continues to offer a wide range of trim packages designed to fit every budget. Headlight.News has this review.

First Drive: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Sets the Benchmark for EV Performance

by Paul Eisenstein | Apr 16, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Automakers, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, First Drive, Green Power, Hyundai, Technology

Hyundai may be a brand for the masses, but ignore any model wearing the “N” badge at your own peril. And now, the performance sub-brand is working its magic on the Korean carmaker’s first dedicated EV, the Ioniq 5. But does it live up to expectations? To find out, Headlight.News headed out to California’s scenic Monterey Peninsula to push the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to its limits, on track and off.

Soaring Car Insurance Costs are Setting Fire to Inflation

by Paul Eisenstein | Apr 12, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Regulatory, Safety, Technology

Forget rising food costs and high interest rates. Soaring auto insurance costs have become a major contributor to resurgent inflation. March saw some of the biggest increases in premiums U.S. motorists have seen in a half century.

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