The Headlight News podcast this week looks at the autonomous vehicles revealed at CES this week, plus Hyundai showing off the new robots that will build new cars in Georgia. It also previews the Detroit Auto Show, reviews the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla and more. Check it out!
Kia’s transition from a cheap car brand to a company presenting consumers with an impressive level of bang for their buck may not be better highlighted by the 2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD. Check out our review at Headlight.News to see what we mean.
Off-road enthusiasts must be getting really demanding these days. I mean, if the new Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+ is any indication, they want to scale steep inclines and ford rivers while the seat massagers are keeping them relaxed. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
Back in 2018, Ford announced the axing of all its passenger cars — save one — to go all-in on trucks and SUVs. Along with that proclamation came the statement the company was also going big on electrification, which brings us to the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT AWD, its hybrid powertrain. So, is it all that, or does Ford’s smallest offering reflect the commission of an unforced error? Find out in our review at Headlight.News.
The luxury SUV market remains hot and highly competitive. This means there are plenty of compelling options in the segment, which is fantastic because luxury SUVs are among my favorite vehicles to drive — perhaps my most favorite. After a week with the all-new Infiniti QX60, nothing has changed when it comes to my preferences. Find out more at Headlight.News.
The Trump administration has invited executives from the three Detroit automakers to be on hand at the White House today as details on the rollback of current corporate average fuel economy standards are announced. It’s the latest move by the president to back off of automotive emissions and safety standards set during the prior Biden administration. More from Headlight.News.
Pony cars have come and pony cars have gone, and through it all, Ford’s Mustang is the only one to have enjoyed continuous production since its introduction back in 1964. But does the sporty Ford’s original youthful spirit still shine through? Find out if correspondent Lyndon Conrad Bell believes the 2025 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Coupe Premium does at Headlight.News.
There was a time when Kia product was less than also-ran. Of late however, the marque is cranking out hit after hit after hit. Check out this Headlight.News review by Lyndon Conrad Bell, which takes a look at the company’s latest budget-friendly compact sedan offering, the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo, to see if its winning streak has the potential to hold.
Is the Lucid Air the best EV money can buy today? Headlight.News contributor Lyndon Conrad Bell thinks so — and makes his case for the sleek four-door 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring in our review.
The field to perfect robotaxis inched closer to getting crowded as Tesla secured a permit for a ride-hailing service in Arizona while Amazon-sponsored Zoox opened up for free robotaxi rides in San Francisco. Details at Headlight.News.
Nissan is looking for a winner — several actually — and the newly remade 2026 Sentra may be just that. Recently, I spent a few hours in the top trim SL model, and came away impressed. Check out our first drive at Headlight.News.
The midsize SUV market may offer more great choices for buyers than any other. You can get performance. You can get style. But you can also get fuel economy and space. All of that comes in the 2025 Kia Sorento SX-Prestige Plug-in Hybrid AWD. Check out our review at Headlight.News.