For the life of me, I do not understand why people continue to fawn all over crossover SUVs when cars like the 2026 BMW M5 Touring offers all the utility most people will ever require. Find out what else you get in our review at Headlight.News.
Safety
A Week With: 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek Edition
With so many compact SUVs competing for buyers’ attention, simply being practical isn’t enough anymore. Fortunately, the 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek edition gives them something that not only looks good, offers up a bit of off-road fun as well as plenty of helpful technology. Find out more in our review at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport
With the price of new vehicles on the rise, finding something that’s enjoyable to drive, filled with plenty of technology, impressive looks, and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg means it’s time to look at luxury compact sedans. Start with the 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport, and you may not have to go any further to scratch your itch. Check it out at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Chevrolet Trax
In a time in which the average new car transaction price is just over $49,000, the 2026 Chevy Trax convinces us a lot of people are spending more money than they need to be to get solid transportation. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
If New Vehicle Quality is Better Than Ever Why Are We Seeing Record Recall Numbers?
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles due to a backup camera problem. But it’s nowhere near the largest recall in a year that could set new records for safety-related issues. How can that happen at the same time research shows automotive quality reaching new highs?
A Week With: 2026 Hyundai Elantra N
With affordability being top of mind with new car buyers in America, Hyundai is Johnny on the Spot. It has a slew of great sedans, but perhaps none of its offerings combines value and performance better than the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N. Headline.News spent a week flogging, er, driving the cheap speedster and has thoughts.
A Week With: 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E broke new ground for the storied automaker when it was introduced back in 2020. The first crossover SUV to carry the Mustang nameplate, Mach-E also marked the first time an EV wore a galloping pony badge. Get the details in our review at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD
Until a few years ago, you couldn’t talk about the sleeper offering in Kia’s portfolio of SUVs because the brand didn’t offer many and the ones they did producer would, well, put you to sleep. Clearly that’s no longer the case, and standout offering that doesn’t stand up front? The 2026 Sportage X-Pro Prestige. Read on to find out why.
A Week With: 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
In time where every drop of gas counts, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited confirms its status as a value without equal. Compelling styling, abundant technology and impressive fuel economy make it a must-drive for anyone in the market for a new vehicle. Find out why Headlight.News likes it so much in our review below.
Study Shows Small Car, Sports Car Drivers Die at Higher Rates
Call it a big batch of “no kidding,” but a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that drivers small cars and sports car face a greater chance of dying in crash than those behind the wheel of larger vehicles. Get details at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Coming up on its 30th year in production, Subaru’s Forester started life as an offshoot of the marque’s Impreza model. Essentially a tall Impreza station wagon, it’s grown into a full-on crossover-SUV. Now, it gets more off-road capability in the form of the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness model. See how far it’s come in our review at Headlight.News.
Another Big Ford Recall Targets 565,000 Bronco SUVs for Fire Risk
More than 565,000 Ford Broncos face recall due to the risk of a fire, the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced. The problem is due to potential wiring harness damage. The move brings to more than 50 the number of Ford recalls so far this year, reports Headlight.News.