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GM Dumps EVs, Will Build Fuel-Hungry Trucks at Michigan Assembly Plant

GM Dumps EVs, Will Build Fuel-Hungry Trucks at Michigan Assembly Plant

General Motors will build a mix of light-duty trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado and Cadillac Escalade, at its Orion Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit, scrapping plans to use that plant to build an assortment of new battery-electric vehicles. The move reflects shifting market demands – and the pressures of the Trump import auto tariffs. Headlight.News has more.

Get More, Pay More for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Get More, Pay More for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai offered up a first look at the redesigned Palisade crossover a few months back and it drew plenty of attention considering all the tweaks and upgrades. But now the Korean carmaker has released the most important detail of all: pricing. And, depending upon which package you choose you’ll be spending as much as $3,060 more than for the outgoing model. Will customers accept the higher cost? More from Headlight.News.

First Drive: Honda Gets Dirty with the 2026 CR-V TrailSport

First Drive: Honda Gets Dirty with the 2026 CR-V TrailSport

It’s been nearly three decades since the Honda CR-V made its U.S. debut. Back then, folks derisively dubbed it a “soft-roader,” capable of handling not much more than a bit of gravel – if anyone ever chose to take it off pavement. Now, however, Honda is rolling out a new CR-V TrailSport package that, it claims, adds more off-road capabilities. Just how much more? Headlight.News headed into the San Jacinto Mountains near San Diego to find out. Here’s our review.

A Week With: 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

A Week With: 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

A good craftsman uses the right tool for the job, according to the adage. And if you want to help friends move or need to get gardening supplies to spruce up your home this summer, then the Toyota Tacoma would be an excellent option. However, if you want to climb rocks, ford streams, and head out to the middle of nowhere, you need the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, which we spent a week with. Check out our review at Headlight.News.

Lexus, Nissan, GM Rise to the Top in 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Lexus, Nissan, GM Rise to the Top in 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Looking for the brands delivering the highest levels of initial quality? Lexus and Nissan rose to the top in this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, while General Motors had more top-ranked models than any other manufacturer. There were some surprises in this year’s IQS by Jaguar and Ram. But, yet again, motorists pointed to onboard technology as the biggest source of trouble. More from Headlight.News.

Your EV Battery Will Likely Outlast Your Gas Engine

Your EV Battery Will Likely Outlast Your Gas Engine

Conventional wisdom suggests EV owners should prepare to spend thousands of dollars to replace their batteries well before trading in or trashing the vehicles. But a new study says that’s anything but accurate. Not only are the latest EV batteries lasting longer than the typical internal combustion engine but they’re maintaining most of their range before they finally do need to be replaced.

The “Ultimate American Hypercar”? Chevy Reveals Corvette ZR1X

The “Ultimate American Hypercar”? Chevy Reveals Corvette ZR1X

With the 2020 launch of the mid-engine Corvette Stingray, Chevrolet finally delivered the sort of sports car even fans of exotic European brands couldn’t ignore. Now, the bowtie brand is ready to take things to a new level with the Corvette ZR1X, a hybrid hypercar promising to outperform competitors like Aston, Ferrari and even Bugatti. More from Headlight.News.

Rotary Redux? Mazda Close to Reviving the Wankel Engine – But Not as You Remember It

Rotary Redux? Mazda Close to Reviving the Wankel Engine – But Not as You Remember It

When Mazda pulled the plug on the RX-8 back in 2012 it was more than just the end of a production for a slow-selling sports car, it marked the end of the line for the rotary engine. But the once promising technology, more promising known as the Wankel engine, may be ready to make a comeback. But it will function in a distinctly different form than it did in the past, according to Mazda’s CEO. More from Headlight.News.

Next-Gen Kia Telluride May Adopt Range-Extender Powertrain

Next-Gen Kia Telluride May Adopt Range-Extender Powertrain

While automakers may be slowing down plans to rush all-electric models to market they’re still looking for ways to meet increasingly stringent emissions and fuel economy regulations. In the case of the next-generation Telluride, Kia appears to be looking at range-extender technology that could let the 3-row SUV operate in all-electric mode during daily commutes, but keep going without having to plug back in on longer trips. Headlight.News has more.