Volkswagen came to the New York International Auto Show to reveal its all-new 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo. The new model will be marque’s flagship trim beginning with the 2026 model year. Fittingly, its more powerful and sportier than the rest of the Tiguan lineup, VW officials noted. Check out Headlight.News for the story.
After nearly 25 years of telling us “It’s coming,” Volkswagen finally began stocking U.S. showrooms with the contemporary version of the iconic Volkswagen T Series bus. And after a more than two decade wait, we spent a week in it. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
It seems like people always forget the Nissan Murano when talking about luxury SUV options, yet the 2025 Murano makeover offers a compelling experience that is attractive, well equipped – and just might save you some money, too. Read the whole review at Headlight.News.
A week in one of a longtime Lexus mainstay, the NX, shows the luxury marque knows how to ensure the brand’s best qualities permeate its entire portfolio. We drove the 2025 Lexus NX 350h Luxury model and found the brand continues to get better. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
U.S. roads were a bit safer last year, according initial estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The federal safety agency projects that 39,345 people died in traffic crashes last year — a 3.8% decline over 2023. Find out more at Headlight.News.
If you get caught speeding in Virginia you could find it difficult to break the speed limit again. The state is set to become the first to allow its judges to order speeders to install a device limiting how fast they can drive in the future. The new rules go beyond the speed warning devices European lawmakers have enacted, reports Headlight.News.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began a probe into a transmission issue that could affect as many as 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks from model years 2015 through 2017. The investigation began after the agency received more than 135 complaints. Get details at Headlight.News.
After initially halting deliveries due to reports of exterior panels detaching while the vehicle is being driven, Tesla said Thursday it would recall all Cybertrucks it has produced from launch through late last month. It comes as the eighth safety recall of the electric pickup and another setback for a manufacturer that has seen its stock price plummet by nearly half its value since mid-December. It underscores the fact that Tesla has had major ongoing quality, durability and recall problems. Headlight.News has more.
Car thieves were far less successful last year, according to experts. The total number of vehicles stolen fell below the 1 million mark for the first time since 2021. In fact, the reduction ended a four-year run of increases — and Kia and Hyundai appear to be the reason. Find out more at Headlight.News.
In this week’s podcast, we cover Nissan finally selecting a new CEO for the struggling automaker, IIHS toughening its testing standards, JD Power’s latest study showing consumers are happier with dealers, but dealers are still falling short in some important areas. We also offer an in-depth review of the new all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ. Check it out at Headlight.News or Spotify.
The day after President Donald Trump and adviser/Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the president’s just-purchased Tesla Model S, the Trump administration took the next step in eliminating the Biden administration’s push to increase electric vehicle production. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Last year, the Ford Mustang Mach-E outsold the regular old Mustang — by more than 7,000 units. The traditional, gasoline-fueled coupe is part sports car, part muscle car and 100% fun. And, after a week behind the wheel, I can see one reason why the Mach-E is as popular as the original. Check out our review at Headlight.News.