Competition in the compact sport-utility segment just got tougher with the debut of the third-generation VW Tiguan. It’s faster, more powerful and fuel efficient than its predecessor sporting a more aggressive look and improve interior for the new model year. Check out the latest intro at the LA Auto Show at Headlight.News.
President-elect Donald Trump named Sean Duffy as his choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation. Duffy is a former U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin, and he is the second selection plucked from Fox News. Get details at Headlight.News.
Wondering what influence Tesla CEO Elon Musk may be having within the newly elected Trump administration? The incoming leaders of the U.S. Department of Transportation are readying to loosen the rules for self-driving vehicles, which would include Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. Get details at Headlight.News.
Less than a week after federal safety regulators hit Ford with one of the largest fines in automotive history, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched two new investigations into the way the automaker has handled some recent recalls.
GM’s autonomous vehicle unit Cruise is on the hook for a $500,000 fine for filing a false report to the Justice Department regarding an accident in October where a pedestrian was run over.
Lucid Motors offered up a specially outfitted Lucid Air to the California Highway Patrol. The department is looking at different vehicles to fit its various needs, and Lucid is the latest to slap a police livery on one of its vehicles to see if it can cut the mustard. Tesla and Ford have done the same in recent months. Get details at Headlight.News.
Long, low, sleek and swoopy, the 2025 Acura TLX Type S is everything I like about a sports sedan. It’s handsome, yet understated and entertaining without being over the top. In other words, the Acura TLX Type S has just enough of everything to be great. Find out more at Headlight.News.
GM hit with two lawsuits over faulty shifters in popular GMC, Buick, and Chevrolet products as the company becomes the latest to struggle with safety issues. General Motors was hit with two new class-action lawsuits over an alleged problem with faulty shifters that...
After scoring a major win in the election this week, President-elect Donald Trump is widely expected to move quickly on a broad agenda when taking office next January. He has made it clear this will include a number of issues critical to the auto industry, including tariffs and EVs. That presents some significant opportunities for manufacturers, but also poses quite a few risks, said a senior Toyota executive who spoke to Headlight.News shortly after Trump’s victory was confirmed.
The midsize 2025 BMW i5 sedan retains the approach BMW uses for its newest battery-electric models, resulting in another impressive EV. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
Mercedes-Benz is potentially facing a growing problem with its EQ lineup as another report of an EQ model exploding raises the spotlight on what could be a dangerous problem for the brand's lineup of EV vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is typically known for making vehicles...
The Jeep Gladiator is essentially a longer wheelbase version of the four-door Wrangler Unlimited, with a pickup bed behind the rear seats. Our Jeff Zurschmeide spent a week testing the 2024 Gladiator out along the scenic Oregon coast. Here’s his review.