The Trump administration’s trade war is proving costly for the auto industry which will wind up paying about $10.6 billion in tariffs – just on autos and auto parts imported from Canada and Mexico – through the end of October, and while they’ve largely absorbed most of those costs, so far, consumers can expect to start seeing more of those tariffs passed on in new vehicle prices in 2026 and beyond, reports Headlight.News.
Three years after Subaru sent its WRX STI speeding off into the sunset the automaker appears ready to bring a new hot hatch to market. But it has two very different concept vehicles coming to the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Which one might be ready for production? Headlight.News has more.
The current versions of the Cadillac CT4 and CT5 models – including high-performance Blackwing packages – will be dropped at the end of the 2026 model year – though a replacement for the bigger sedan is set to follow in 2027.
A day after Mazda released a teaser photo of its Vision concept vehicle it plans to show off at the Japan Mobility Show later this month, speculation about what’s coming is all over the map. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the possibilities.
Toyota will show off a new super-premium luxury car concept during the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. But don’t expect to see it land in Toyota showrooms. Badged a “Century” model, it will signal the launch of an all-new brand rising above the automaker’s current Lexus division to take on some of the world’s most exclusive marques, including Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Headlight.News has more.
Stellantis will invest $13 billion to increase production and add new products in the U.S. market, the company revealed, noting that this will be the largest investment in the history of the Chrysler Corp. side of the trans-Atlantic automaker. It also marks a...
Jeep is making some notable changes to the flagship Wagoneer for 2026, updating its design, simplifying the line-up and taking a sharp knife to pricing. It’s also launching its first range-extending electric drive system promising up to 500 miles range and 647 horsepower. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and the new powertrain designed to eliminate worries associated with pure electric vehicles.
With its latest concept vehicle, Mercedes offers a retro-futuristic look at where it might take things with a coupe-style flagship that features not only an all-electric drivetrain but Level 4 hands-free driving capabilities. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic.
On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we look at the new Tesla affordable trim level, Ferrari’s new EV, the departure of the Kia Soul and review the VW Tiguan R-Line Turbo. Check out the ‘cast and give us some feedback.
General Motors has ended a program aimed at using hydrogen fuel-cell technology as an alternative to battery power, in the process scrapping plans for a $55 million factory in Detroit. The automaker will continue producing fuel-cell stacks for use in stationary applications, however. More from Headlight.News.
Few vehicles enjoy the loyalty and fervor that the Toyota 4Runner does. And when Toyota rolled out the sixth-generation model, the expectations were high. Find out if they were met in the Headlight.News review of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro.
At a time when new vehicle prices are reaching record levels and interest rates remain stubbornly high, despite the recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve, affordability is becoming a critical issue that could send U.S. auto sales into a tailspin in the months ahead.