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First Drive: 2026 Honda Prelude is the Sporty Coupe We’ve Been Waiting Ford

First Drive: 2026 Honda Prelude is the Sporty Coupe We’ve Been Waiting Ford

It’s been a long wait – 25 years, to be precise – but if you’re one of those loyal fans who’ve long been hoping for the return of the Honda Prelude the good news is that it’s back and finally rolling into U.S. dealer showrooms. Was it worth lighting a candle for? Headlight.News has this review.

First Drive: 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness

First Drive: 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Subaru’s trusty Outback has a solid reputation for handling just about everything you can throw at it. But the automaker’s latest update takes things to the next level, all the more so, we discovered, checking out the newly redesigned SUV’s Wilderness package out in the wild back roads and trails near Healdsburg, California. Here’s our review of the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness.

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.

First Drive: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid – Combining Power, Efficiency, Luxury in One Package

First Drive: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid – Combining Power, Efficiency, Luxury in One Package

The Hyundai Palisade made an auspicious debut six years ago, taking things to a new level of roominess, style and features for the Korean carmaker. A second-generation version of the crossover takes things to new levels – especially with the launch of a first-ever Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. Headlight.News had a chance to check out the 3-row gas-electric package and here’s our review.

Nissan Rogue e-Power Delivers Many EV Benefits Without the EV Headaches

Nissan Rogue e-Power Delivers Many EV Benefits Without the EV Headaches

Imagine getting the benefits of a battery-electric vehicle without many of the drawbacks: a quick quiet, smooth ride and high energy efficiency – but with essentially unlimited range and no need to plug in. Those are some of the claims Nissan is making for the new e-Power system it will introduce on the Rogue crossover next year. Headlight.News checked out the new technology and here’s what we discovered.

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.

First Drive: 2026 Toyota RAV4

First Drive: 2026 Toyota RAV4

When you’ve got one of America’s best-selling product lines you can’t risk resting on your laurels. So, Toyota has pulled out the stops with the debut of the sixth-generation RAV4. It gets not only a new look and an updated array of technology and comfort features but a first-ever GR Sport package. The off-road Woodland package also becomes more capable. Buyers meanwhile, get a choice of either a conventional or plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Headlight.News has this first review.

First Drive: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo

First Drive: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo

Volkswagen delivered an all-new version of its compact Tiguan SUV earlier this year, but it was saving the best for last, at least for those looking for some serious performance. The 2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo delivers a surprising 67 hp over the rest of the line-up, while also packing in an assortment of upscale features. Headlight.News has this review.

First Drive: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla – Better in Ways You Might Not Notice

First Drive: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla – Better in Ways You Might Not Notice

Toyota delivered a shock to the system when it rolled out the GR Corolla a few years back, Transforming its plain vanilla hatchback into a formidable track and street racer. Could it get even better? Headlight.News headed out to Sonoma Raceway to find out. Here’s our review of the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla.

First Drive: Turning Over a New (Nissan) Leaf

First Drive: Turning Over a New (Nissan) Leaf

Few vehicles have had more of an impact on the U.S. automotive market since the turn of the Millennium, even though Nissan Leaf has slipped into relative obscurity in an increasingly crowded EV segment. Can it regain its early luster? That’s what the Japanese automaker hopes as it rolls out an all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf offering a new crossover design, improved performance, substantially better range and plenty of other reasons to check it out. Add a surprisingly affordable price according to this Headlight.News review.