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First Drive: Lexus LX 700h Delivers More Power, Better Mileage – and New Off-Road Package

First Drive: Lexus LX 700h Delivers More Power, Better Mileage – and New Off-Road Package

Lexus adds a new hybrid to its line-up with the launch of the 2025 LX 700h. It boosts mileage, of course, but delivers more muscle, as well. The new SUV flagship takes things to new levels of luxury while also introducing a beefier new off-road package. But expect to...

EV Owners Getting More Places to Charge as Ionna Begins Expanding Chargeries

EV Owners Getting More Places to Charge as Ionna Begins Expanding Chargeries

The primary complaint of electric vehicle owners and potential buyers has shifted from the lack of range to a lack of chargers. In the wake of that move, several companies are rushing to fill the void, including Ionna, which now moving from its public beta stage to a full-scale national expansion. Get details at Headlight.News.

Honda Carves Its Own Path to Building EVs in the U.S.

Honda Carves Its Own Path to Building EVs in the U.S.

Honda plans to roll out the first of three new battery-electric vehicles later this year. All will be built here in the U.S. But unlike some competitors setting up all-new, dedicated EV plants, these will be produced at existing Honda facilities in Ohio. To be able to adapt to changes in market demand, Honda has created what it calls an “EV Hub,” flexible enough to build gas, hybrid and battery-electric models on the same assembly line. Headlight.News has more.

Trump Tariffs Threaten Auto Industry’s Vast Manufacturing System and Could Mean a Big Hit for Buyers

Trump Tariffs Threaten Auto Industry’s Vast Manufacturing System and Could Mean a Big Hit for Buyers

Pres. Donald Trump has warned he may announce tariffs of up to 25% against two major trade partners, Canada and Mexico, as early as Saturday, February 1. Additional tariffs targeting China may also be announced. The potential impact could be felt far and wide — especially in the auto industry, with manufacturers facing a threat to profits and consumers facing the risk of higher prices. Some familiar vehicles could also disappear from the market, especially entry-level models.

Autonomous Driving Tech Plans Helping Some, Cursing Others in Auto Industry

Autonomous Driving Tech Plans Helping Some, Cursing Others in Auto Industry

Not long after General Motors revealed it was getting of its autonomous driving subsidiary, Cruise, Waymo is expanding the number of its testing cities and Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the technology part of his rosy forecast for 2025. Will self-driving cars make it or not? Get details at Headlight.News.

VW Pulls the Plug on U.S. Version of the ID.7 EV

VW Pulls the Plug on U.S. Version of the ID.7 EV

Volkswagen is the latest automaker to back off on its EV roll-out. The automaker told Headlight.News that “due to the ongoing challenging EV market” it has scrapped plans to introduce the ID.7 sedan to the U.S. market – though it will continue to be offered in Europe, China and a number of other markets.

Better Range, more Power, Lower Price for 2026 BMW iX

Better Range, more Power, Lower Price for 2026 BMW iX

BMW is making some big news with the 2026 update of its battery-electric iX. The crossover will arrive in showrooms mid-year with a new base package that comes in about $10,000 less than the outgoing package. And while the 2026 BMW iX may not get much in the way of design changes, the “mid-cycle” refresh does deliver what EV buyers are most likely to appreciate: better range and improved performance.