Lexus will match its bigger sibling, the Toyota brand, model-for-model this coming year, each introducing 12 new vehicles. And, as with the mainstream marque, Lexus will put an emphasis on electrification, updating its first EV, the RZ while taking a novel approach with the next-generation ES. But it isn’t writing off those who measure performance by the number of cylinders. Headlight.News explains.
This is going to be a big year for Toyota and its sibling Lexus brand. Look for two dozen new and refreshed models to reach showrooms in the coming months. As has become the norm for the two marques, the emphasis will be on “electrified” drivetrains, including at least five EVs. But there’ll also be something to satisfy classic gearheads, as well. More from Headlight.News.
While the Trump administration may be taking steps to slow EV adoption you wouldn’t know by the sales numbers which, in the U.S. are rising at a double-digit rate. Worldwide, demand is growing even more rapidly, with battery-electric models expected to account for more than one in four of the vehicles sold worldwide this year.
A Silicon Valley veteran with experience at Tesla and self-driving vehicles as well as a high-tech startup will take over leadership of General Motors’ product development for battery electric and ICE vehicles, beginning in June. Get details at Headlight.News.
Toyota opened up an entirely new market segment with the crossover version of its evergreen Corolla model. Now, the Japanese automaker is giving us a first look at the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross and there are some welcome updates. Headlight.News takes a closer look.
Jeep formally unveiled the next-generation Compass SUV and it will come with an unusually wide range of powertrain options including an EV, a plug-in hybrid, and a mild-hybrid package. The 2026 Jeep Compass will debut in Europe, then North America and other markets, making it the brand’s most international model. More from Headlight.News.
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a bill, if passed into law, would charge electric vehicle owners $250 annually to replenish the dwindling Highway Trust Fund, currently fed by gas and diesel taxes. Get details at Headlight.News.
Nissan is taking a new tack on its attempted turnaround, especially in the U.S. The automaker revealed changes to its product plan for America, including a potential return to a longtime favorite: the Xterra. Get details at Headlight.News.
Luxury automaker Lexus took to the stage at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition to reveal the all-new 2026 Lexus ES — in hybrid and battery-electric form. The ES is the brand’s entry-level sedan. Find out more about the new model at Headlight.News.
Motorists around the world are becoming increasingly comfortable with purchasing and owning EVs, according to a new study, though Americans lag well behind their counterparts in Europe and, in particular, China. Credit the longer range, faster charging and lower costs of newer EV models, consumers told McKinsey & Co. Headlight.News has more.
When it comes to SUVs, flexibility is king! If you’re looking for a smaller 3-row midsize SUV, you’ve got plenty of options from Hyundai, Mitsubishi and others. However, the best of the group may be the 2025 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige AWD. Check out our review of the Sorento hybrid at Headlight.News.
Genesis covered two extremes during a preview event at this year’s New York International Auto Show – rolling out the ultra-exclusive X Gran Equator concept, along with a prototype of the GMR-001 Hypercar it’s developing for global endurance racing programs. Headlight.News has more.