Mazda has spent years building a reputation for vehicles that feel a little more sophisticated than their price tags suggest. The 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV only adds to the legacy of those efforts. Find out more in our review at Headlight.News.
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Acura Growth Plan Relies on Basic Math: More Product = More Sales
A week after teasing plans to launch both a new flagship and a first-ever off-roader, Acura offered broader insight a future that will count on five new and updated models to deliver a 50% growth in U.S. sales by 2030. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
In year two of sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner, Toyota once again showed what it’s really good at — not messing with the success. The all-new model was largely fawned over last year and the 2026 model arrives basically with some cosmetic changes, but — smartly — with little else. Get more details in the Headlight.News review of the 2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro.
The Auto Finance Crash Isn’t Coming — It’s Happened
Vehicle repossessions are going to hit 3 million units this year, continuing the trend of substantial increases during the past three years. They’re on the rise due to mounting costs, much of that tied to Trump administration policies and actions. Find out more, including a possible silver lining at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover P400 SE SWB
Luxury vehicle sales continue to rise, despite affordability being the current buzzword in the industry. As of June, Land Rover sales were up 1.7% from 2025, which was a record year for the storied marque, even with the Cyberattack the company experienced last year. Of course, with product like the 2026 Range Rover P400 SE SWB on offer, it’s easy to see why. Go to Headlight.News and we’ll tell you.
September Saw an Unexpected Surge in Sedan Sales
September turned into an unexpectedly good month for the auto industry, sales exceeding gloomy expectations. The numbers were boosted not only by demand for high-mileage hybrids but strong sedan sales, as Headlight.News reports.
September, Q3 Auto Sales Defy Expectations – But Automakers Still Fear the Worst
Despite oil prices running at near record highs and consumers more worried about the economy than at any time since the depths of the COVID pandemic, U.S. auto sales grew by an unexpected 4.4% in September. That defied industry expectations, in part driven by rising demand for electrified vehicles. But experts fear the bottom could yet drop out.
A Week With: 2026 Lexus NX 450h AWD
The popularity of luxury crossovers and SUVs remains strong, and perhaps no brand benefits from that more than Lexus. For years, Toyota’s luxury marque has set the bar for luxury utes in the U.S. The OG in the segment is the NX, and after a week in the 2026 Lexus NX 450h AWD, it’s clear the bar isn’t backsliding. Check out our review of the new NX at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V
Cadillac is leading the charge or change, if you will, in GM’s electric vehicle planning. The Optiq-V as the entry-level model is going to be the gateway vehicle for the luxury brand’s conversion to an EV-centric lineup. And after a week in it, it’s clear the brand’s on the right track. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2027 Kia Telluride HEV X-Line SX Prestige AWD
When Kia introduced the Telluride for 2020, it didn’t take long for the three-row SUV to become one of the company’s most important vehicles. Now, six years later, it’s become a true flagship vehicle for the brand with the second-gen version. Find out what’s different in our review of the 2027 Kia Telluride HEV for Headlight.News.
Need a Crazy Good Deal on a New Car? Get an Electric Vehicle
Experts have been positing on why electric vehicles aren’t more popular since they lost the first time — the early part of the 20th Century. But it’s no secret why car, trucks and crossovers powered by internal combustion are going to remain on top for a lot longer: price and convenience. Now you can get as much as $10K off. Get the story at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo
There are no original ideas in the auto industry anymore, or at least it feels that way. That said, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that’s what you get when you climb behind the wheel of the 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo. But does it hit the mark? Find out in our review at Headlight.News.