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A Woodward Dream Cruise Retrospective

A Woodward Dream Cruise Retrospective

It’s hard to ignore the guttural roar of a classic muscle car. Now, multiply that by several thousand. That’s what we can expect on Woodward Ave., the main drag bisecting Detroit and its northern suburbs as the annual Woodward Dream Cruise gets underway. Mother Nature isn’t being very kind, heavy storms expected to put a damper on a gathering that, in good years, will bring out as many as 60,000 muscle cars, hot rods, sports cars and other cruisers – with more than 1 million folks lining the 16-mile route. That seems like a good excuse to look back at my favorite shots from the past three decades.

Fisker’s Woes Continue – Rivian Gets a Bailout – Everyone Is Going Hybrid – JD Power IQS Study – Mercedes CLE Review – This Week In Automotive History

Fisker’s Woes Continue – Rivian Gets a Bailout – Everyone Is Going Hybrid – JD Power IQS Study – Mercedes CLE Review – This Week In Automotive History

This week's edition of the Headlight.News podcast focuses on Fisker's ongoing woes while rival EV maker Rivian got a bailout from Volkswagen. We also talk about the recent surge in hybrid models, the J.D Power IQS study, and even go for a spin in the 2024 Mercedes CLE...

Fisker’s Woes Continue – Rivian Gets a Bailout – Everyone Is Going Hybrid – JD Power IQS Study – Mercedes CLE Review – This Week In Automotive History

Fisker Goes Bust – Elon Musk Gets $56 Billion Payout – Bugatti Goes Hybrid – Bronco Everglades Review – This Week In Automotive History and More in This Week’s Headlight.News Podcast

This week's edition of the Headlight.News podcast focuses on Elon Musk getting his revised $56 billion dollar pay package and EV automaker Fisker going bust. We also talk about Bugatti going hybrid with the all-new Tourbillion and we review the 2024 Ford Bronco...

From Ruin Porn to Automotive Technology  Hub: Michigan Central Station Reborn

From Ruin Porn to Automotive Technology  Hub: Michigan Central Station Reborn

It didn’t take long for the old depot to fall into ruin after the last Amtrak train departed on January 6, 1988, becoming the iconic symbol of Detroit’s decline. But later today, a sold-out ceremony will mark its rebirth as part of a nearly $1 billion project launched by Ford Motor Co. Michigan Central Station has become the centerpiece of a new campus focused on the development of advanced automotive technologies.

Fisker’s Woes Continue – Rivian Gets a Bailout – Everyone Is Going Hybrid – JD Power IQS Study – Mercedes CLE Review – This Week In Automotive History

Car Sales Up – Record Holiday Travel – New Car Previews – GM Anti Road Rage System – New Car Review – and This Week In Automotive History

This week’s edition of the podcast covers the increase in car sales, the record number of holiday travelers during Memorial Day weekend, and a preview of several new vehicles that are about to hit the market. We also have a look at GM’s anti-road rage system, a review of the 2024 blank and we also take a look at this year in automotive history

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

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

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.