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Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R – the “Ultimate” Off-Road Beast

Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R – the “Ultimate” Off-Road Beast

by | May 23, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

Ford has long been the king-of-the-hill in the full-size pickup market, outselling all competitors, domestic and foreign. So, it’s no surprise to see it determined to rule the off-road segment, as well. With the big F-150 getting a major update for 2024 that means a new version of the rugged Raptor R, as well. Ford’s “ultimate” off-roader gets more power, and new features designed to help it overcome the toughest obstacles – whether you’re crawling a boulder-strewn trail or racing down the Baja.

First Drive: 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

First Drive: 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

by | May 21, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , ,

There was a time when the little Miata defined the Mazda brand. Though the roadster remains a much beloved part of the Mazda portfolio, the new CX-70 is much closer to what the automaker is all about these days. New for 2025, it’s the two-row sibling of the Mazda CX-90 that made its debut a year ago. Like that three-row crossover, it’s well equipped and well appointed. And it offers some intriguing powertrain options, including the plug-in hybrid I had the chance to drive during a couple days behind the wheel in Palm Springs earlier this month.

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

by | Apr 24, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

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.

First Drive: 2025 Toyota Camry – Hybrid Power Takes it to a New Level

First Drive: 2025 Toyota Camry – Hybrid Power Takes it to a New Level

by | Apr 18, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

Toyota has long promised to electrify its entire line-up and it will be all but there in 2025 as it launches its 19th hybrid model. The completely redesigned Camry shows that the technology can delivery more than just good fuel economy. The ninth-generation sedan is more stylish, better equipped, and a lot more fun to drive. But it continues to offer a wide range of trim packages designed to fit every budget. Headlight.News has this review.

First Drive: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

First Drive: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

by | Apr 16, 2024 | , , , , , ,

After a three-year hiatus, Toyota’s most rugged SUV is making its return. Though it retains its body-on-frame construction, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is new from the ground up. Despite adding a number of new features – including the SUV’s first-ever hybrid drivetrain – it also comes with what Toyota describes as a “more accessible” price tag. Headlight.News spent some time behind the wheel of the new Land Cruiser going off-road through the Cuyamuca Mountains east of San Diego.

First Drive: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Sets the Benchmark for EV Performance

First Drive: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Sets the Benchmark for EV Performance

by | Apr 16, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

Hyundai may be a brand for the masses, but ignore any model wearing the “N” badge at your own peril. And now, the performance sub-brand is working its magic on the Korean carmaker’s first dedicated EV, the Ioniq 5. But does it live up to expectations? To find out, Headlight.News headed out to California’s scenic Monterey Peninsula to push the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to its limits, on track and off.

First Drive: 2024 Fiat 500e

First Drive: 2024 Fiat 500e

by | Apr 12, 2024 | , ,

For the second time, Fiat is offering an electric version of its iconic Cinquecento. It’s far easier to justify purchasing given its longer range, while its price makes it somewhat affordable. Whereas buying an EV once meant settling for a Tesla of some kind, consumer...