While Navigator may be the Lincoln flagship, Aviator serves as the more likely choice looking for an upscale, 3-row SUV considering it is, at a starting price of $60,475, far more attainable for most buyers. The 2025 Lincoln Aviator gets a number of welcome updates, especially with the Black Label package, though the automaker has abandoned the sportiest package powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Here’s what we discovered during our first few days behind the wheel.
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VinFast Launches VF 9 With Major Price Cut
Hoping to get it right after a botched launch of its original EV, Vietnamese start-up VinFast is ready to roll its second offering into U.S. showrooms. To increase the appeal of the three-row VF 9, VinFast has slashed the sticker price by more than $10,000 on the base model and $18,000 on the more lavishly equipped Plus package.
Sasquatch Takes the 2025 Bronco Sport to New Levels
While it may be more affordable than its bigger sibling, the Ford Bronco Sport does sacrifice a bit of off-road moxie. But as it gets a welcome refresh for the 2025 model year, Bronco Sport gets some added off-road capabilities, including the introduction of the rugged new Sasquatch package. Headlight.News looks at all you’ll find on the 2025 update.
Road Test Review: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce PHEV – Italian Flair
Alfa Romeo Tonale is the Italian brand’s biggest gamble yet as the company attempts to expand its reach into the utility vehicle segment while also providing a new gateway into the brand for new buyers.
A Week With: 2024 Buick Encore GX
At first glance, it’s hard to imagine a use case for the 2024 Buick Encore GX, now that it shares showrooms, and more than a few mechanical bits, with the far more stylish 2024 Buick Envista. But there’s at least one unique feature that makes the more plebian Encore worth a closer look. Here’s our review.
First Drive: 2024 BMW X2 – Redesigned and More Affordable Than You Think
BMW has completely redesigned the popular X2 compact SUV for the 2024 model year, enhancing the small crossover’s “fastback coupe” styling. It’s also introduced an assortment of a la carte options that make it easier to configure the right package, whatever your budget. Here’s our review.
Volkswagen’s Reborn Microvan, the ID.Buzz, Will Start at $61,545
It’s been a decade’s long wait but Volkswagen is finally ready to bring the replacement for its iconic Microbus back to the U.S. market. And while the original might have been an affordable people-mover, buyers of the new VW ID.Buzz will have to reach deeper into their pockets, the all-electric model starting at $61,545.
Acura’s HRC Prototype Takes the Integra Type S to New Levels
With the launch of the Type S, Acura gave a big boost in performance to the revived Integra sport sedan. But the automaker is now hinting that it could take things to a new level with the HRC Prototype it rolled out during Monterey Car Week. Here’s what we’ve learned about it.
First Look: 2025 GMC Yukon – When You Need Something for Both Work and Play
There are a handful of bigger vehicles out there, but you’d be hard-pressed to find many that can do more, whether for work or play. And for the upcoming model year, GMC has made some welcome updates to the full-size Yukon SUV. No crossover this, Yukon remains a classic body-on-frame design that’s rugged enough to tackle serious trails, haul hefty trailers or, if you prefer, carry up to eight passengers in relative luxury for a night on the town. Here’s a look at what’s new with the 2025 GMC Yukon.
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept Balances, Luxury, Performance and Technology
As it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its high-performance V-Series, Cadillac rolls out a new concept vehicle that aims to demonstrate where the brand can go in the future. Its name, Opulent Velocity, reveals the goal of balancing new levels of luxury and performance. Headlight.News takes a closer look.
First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA35 is Hot, Whatever You Call it
It seems like almost everything rolling into dealer showrooms these days is called an SUV. When it comes to the Mercedes-Benz GLA, the reality is it’s a luxury hatchback. But that isn’t a bad thing, especially when you’re talking about the Mercedes-AMG GLA35.
First Look: 2025 Lincoln Navigator – High-Tech Meets Traditional Luxury
Leather, wood, chrome. Along with big engines, those are the traditional attributes of a luxury vehicles But the world has changed and it now takes lots of the latest technology to differentiate upscale models from the mainstream. It turns out the completely redesigned 2025 Lincoln Navigator has plenty to offer in both categories. Here’s a first look at the massive, 3-row SUV.