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Ford Ranger, Bronco Raptor Models Get Big Performance Boosts with Software Update

Ford Ranger, Bronco Raptor Models Get Big Performance Boosts with Software Update

It normally takes some major hardware upgrades to deliver a 50 horsepower boost, but the Ford Ranger Raptor will get that big jump in performance with something as simple as a software upgrade, the automaker says. And the Bronco Raptor will get a nearly equal increase, according to Ford. Here’s how.

Automotive Brand Loyalty Increases During First Half of 2024

Automotive Brand Loyalty Increases During First Half of 2024

For the first time in several years, the number of people buying a new vehicle remained loyal to the brand of car, truck or SUV they were getting out of. According to S&P Global Mobility, the first half registration data showed 52.5% of buyers remained loyal — a 1.9% increase on a year-over-year basis. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Hyundai Way Means Massive Sales Increase, More Hybrids, More Profit

Hyundai Way Means Massive Sales Increase, More Hybrids, More Profit

South Korean automotive behemoth Hyundai Motor expects to sell 5.5 million vehicles globally by the end of the decade, including 2 million EVs and 1.8 million hybrids. The global number represents a 30% jump over last year’s numbers. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Audi’s Best-Selling Q5 SUV Teased Ahead of Complete Makeover’s Debut

Audi’s Best-Selling Q5 SUV Teased Ahead of Complete Makeover’s Debut

Audi plans to make some big news next week, the German automaker set to reveal the next-generation version of its best-selling model, the Q5. Ahead of that formal unveiling, Audi released this teaser image and gave some hints as to what’s coming. Significantly, the midsize SUV will be offered with a range of powertrains, including gas, hybrid and all-electric. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

First Drive: 2025 Lincoln Aviator

First Drive: 2025 Lincoln Aviator

While Navigator may be the Lincoln flagship, Aviator serves as the more likely choice looking for an upscale, 3-row SUV considering it is, at a starting price of $60,475, far more attainable for most buyers. The 2025 Lincoln Aviator gets a number of welcome updates, especially with the Black Label package, though the automaker has abandoned the sportiest package powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Here’s what we discovered during our first few days behind the wheel.

VinFast Launches VF 9 With Major Price Cut

VinFast Launches VF 9 With Major Price Cut

Hoping to get it right after a botched launch of its original EV, Vietnamese start-up VinFast is ready to roll its second offering into U.S. showrooms. To increase the appeal of the three-row VF 9, VinFast has slashed the sticker price by more than $10,000 on the base model and $18,000 on the more lavishly equipped Plus package.

New Vehicle Sales Expected to Make Big Jump in August

New Vehicle Sales Expected to Make Big Jump in August

The auto industry’s been expecting a big sales month at some point this summer in the wake of the CDK outage that cut into new vehicle sales in mid-June. Some thought it would come in July, but inventory levels we’re quite settled. But now it appears everything’s in place for a 7% year-over-year increase. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Lexus, Toyota Top List for Most Reliable Used Cars

Lexus, Toyota Top List for Most Reliable Used Cars

With the high cost of today’s new vehicles it’s likely no surprise that more buyers have turned to previously owned models. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort, safety or fuel economy. But if you’re looking for something used you should consider which models are most reliable. And, according to a new study, Lexus and Toyota top the chart. Which other brands should you consider – or avoid? And what are the most reliable models? More from Headlight.News.

Nissan Teases Next-Generation Armada

Nissan Teases Next-Generation Armada

A new Armada is sailing our way and to give us something to look forward to over the holidays, Nissan offered up a first teaser image of the big SUV coming for 2025 – alongside a 1967 version of the classic Patrol model that Armada originally was based on. Here’s what we know about the 2025 Nissan Armada ahead of its official debut.