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First Drive: 2026 Subaru Solterra EV Gets Tesla Charging, Other Updates

First Drive: 2026 Subaru Solterra EV Gets Tesla Charging, Other Updates

By the normal scheme of things, we should have to wait a few years to see Subaru make even modest changes to the Solterra EV it launched in 2023. But the 2026 Subaru Solterra gets some surprisingly notable updates, starting with the Tesla-style NACS charging port. Here’s our review.

A Week With: 2025 GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV

A Week With: 2025 GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV

General Motors jumped into the now-stagnating electric vehicle revolution with both feet. And those feet controlled the accelerator and brake pedals in the GMC Hummer EV. The truck was paired with an SUV, and it features impressive performance and rugged styling. Check out the rest in our review of the 2025 GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV at Headlight.News.

The Honda Prelude is Back for 2026 – and This Time It’s a Hybrid

The Honda Prelude is Back for 2026 – and This Time It’s a Hybrid

In an industry where rumors spread like a California wildfire, Honda has long been known to be working up an all-new version of the once-popular sporty Prelude. And now it’s official, the Japanese automaker revealing the sixth-generation coupe during a Thursday event in Japan. But it still may surprise many potential buyers to learn that the 2026 Honda Prelude will be the automaker’s latest model to go hybrid.

All-Electric VW ID.Polo Debuting in Munich – and Ushers in a New, Less Confusing Naming Strategy

All-Electric VW ID.Polo Debuting in Munich – and Ushers in a New, Less Confusing Naming Strategy

While it’s slowed down the pace of EV rollouts, Volkswagen isn’t giving up on all-electric power and will debut a new battery version of the Polo at the Munich Auto Show next week. The little hatchback also will mark a transition in its naming strategy that VW hopes will make it easy for shoppers to figure out which EV is which. Headlight.News has more.

First Drive: 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

First Drive: 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

it wasn’t all that long ago that Kia was little more than an afterthought on the American market. But sales have soared in recent years and are on track to set another record for 2025. The Sportage, Kia’s best-selling product line is a key reason why. It’s attractive, affordable, and adds plenty of value for the money – especially if you’re considering the high-mileage 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid. Here’s our review.

A Week With: 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited

A Week With: 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited

The shrinking number of sedans for sale only serves to call attention to the really good examples that remain, in particular, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid. With impressive exterior styling and a near-luxury cabin, the other-worldly fuel economy puts it at the top of must-drive vehicles if you’re in the market for a midsize sedan. Check out our review at Headlight.News.

Jeep Cherokee Makes a Long-Awaited Return – in Hybrid Form

Jeep Cherokee Makes a Long-Awaited Return – in Hybrid Form

After a nearly three-year absence, the Jeep Cherokee is making its return for the 2026 model-year. Benefiting from a ground-up makeover, the midsize SUV features a new design, a roomier interior and a wide range of new features. It also debuts with a first-ever hybrid drivetrain expected to yield not only 37 mpg but plenty of power, whether on highway, trail or pulling a trailer. Heaadlight.News has the details.

First Drive: 2026 Hyundai Palisade

First Drive: 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Six years after it made an auspicious entry into the three-row SUV market, Hyundai is giving its flagship Palisade model a major makeover, and with a first-time hybrid drivetrain, the 2026 package delivers more room, more power – and up to 629 miles range per tank. It’s also adding a “more off-road-capable” XRT Pro package. Headlight.News headed out to California wine country to put the 2026 Hyundai Palisade through its paces. Here’s our review.

A Week With: 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige

A Week With: 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige

The big names in the midsize luxury car segment, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as well as Lexus, often crowd out the others that wrestle for the scraps left over — no matter how good they may be. If you’re looking at a Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series, make sure you add the highly underrated 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige to your “must drive” list. Check out our review to find out why.