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The “Unapologetically Cool” New Bronco RTR Teams Up Ford and Vaughn Gittin Jr.

The “Unapologetically Cool” New Bronco RTR Teams Up Ford and Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Vaughn Gittin Jr. is a self-described “professional fun-haver” and championship-winning drift and off-road driver. The good news is that he likes to share his adventures. Gittin has teamed up with Ford Motor Co. to create what the partners are describing as the new, “competition-inspired” Bronco RTR. Headlight.News has more.

Gone But Not Forgotten? Some of These Discontinued Models May Yet Stage a Return

Gone But Not Forgotten? Some of These Discontinued Models May Yet Stage a Return

Even the most popular vehicles eventually succumb to shifting market conditions. And there are plenty of products that fail to connect with buyers in the first place. Here’s a look at the nameplates that won’t survive into 2026 – though several of these just might make a comeback in the not-too-distant future. More from Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder

First Drive: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder

Squaring off against some of the industry’s most popular three-row SUVs, the Nissan Pathfinder gets a number of updates for the 2026 model year that includes upgraded technology and  a more rugged look, backed by an upgraded Rock Creek package for those who want improved off-road capabilities. Headlight.News headed to Nashville to get a first drive of the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder.

Race Cars, Rockets and the New Acura RSX: Honda R&D Marks 50 Years in LA

Race Cars, Rockets and the New Acura RSX: Honda R&D Marks 50 Years in LA

Like its Japanese rivals, Honda Motor Co. struggled to understand how to grow in the U.S. market, a challenge that led it to set up a small research and development center in Los Angeles in 1975. A half-century later the automaker operates 21 separate R&D facilities across the U.S. where its designers and engineers are working on everything from race cars to rockets, along with some significant new vehicle programs. Headlight.News dropped into the main facility in the LA suburb of Torrance to check out what’s in the works.

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 11-24-25

Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 11-24-25

Headlight News for the Week of 11-24-25 covers the LA Auto Show, Hyundai going off-road, Porsche’s new Cayenne EV, more robotaxis coming and the NACTOY finalists. We also review the 2026 Nissan Leaf Premium+ and look back at this week in automotive history.

First Drive: 2026 Subaru Outback Offers More to Love

First Drive: 2026 Subaru Outback Offers More to Love

Three decades after making its auspicious debut – and, in the process, saving a once-struggling little Japanese brand – the Subaru Outback gets a complete makeover for 2026. And, if anything, the seventh-generation SUV is only now fully coming into its own. There’s plenty to love, Headlight.News discovered during a first drive.

Exclusive: Hyundai Officials Confirm Crater Show Car is More Than a Concept Vehicle

Exclusive: Hyundai Officials Confirm Crater Show Car is More Than a Concept Vehicle

The Hyundai Crater Concept was one of the most intriguing products to make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. But the aggressive-looking SUV is really more than just your typical show car. As Headlight.News notes in this exclusive report, Crater is the prototype of what are expected to be a series of ever more capable off-road products the Korean carmaker plans to bring to market in the coming years, vehicles that could challenge the likes of icons including the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco.

Going to the “Extreme,” Hyundai Crater Concept Debuts at LA Auto Show

Going to the “Extreme,” Hyundai Crater Concept Debuts at LA Auto Show

What happens when Hyundai pushes its XRT line to new extremes? The Crater Concept that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Thursday suggests the Korean carmaker is looking for ways to push well beyond the off-road capabilities of current models like the Palisade XRT Pro, potentially taking on products like the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler. Headlight.News has more.

2027 Kia Teluride Debuts at LA Auto Show; Adds 1st Hybrid, Improved Off-Road Capabilities

2027 Kia Teluride Debuts at LA Auto Show; Adds 1st Hybrid, Improved Off-Road Capabilities

The second-generation Kia Telluride made its debut at the LA Auto Show Wednesday and offers a number of upgrades over the Korean brand’s already popular flagship model. Among other things, the 2027 Telluride gets a first-ever hybrid drivetrain option yielding as much as 35 mpg combined. It also is available with upgraded off-road capabilities on the X-Pro package. Headlight.News has more.