Ford Motor Co. is tearing up its EV plans, killing its all-electric F-150 Lightning, shifting focus to bring more hybrids, E-REVs and low-cost EVs to market. It also plans to shift production at its massive BlueOval City complex in Tennessee from EVs to gas pickups, and repurposing the batteries produced at plants in Kentucky and Michigan for non-automotive markets. Get details about this breaking story at Headlight.News.
In the Headlight News podcast for this week, we cover everything from the pending drop in U.S. new vehicle sales for the next two years to the debut of the all-new Kia Seltos to Porsches bricking in Russia. We review the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and take a look back at this week in automotive history. Give us a listen.
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.
In this week’s episode of the Headlight News podcast, we talk about Kei cars, the Trump administration cutting fuel economy standards, the latest grades from Consumer Reports, Toyota’s new supercars, plus a review of the 2026 Infiniti QX60 Autograph as well as look back at this week in automotive history. Check it out and give us some feedback!
The electric vehicle segment took a blow at the end of September, when the federal EV tax incentives disappeared. Not only did it chill new vehicle sales overall, it may also have slowed the ongoing development of the vehicles. There may be no better example than the 2025 Kia Niro EV Wave. Check out our review to see more.
This week’s Headlight News podcast covers slumping new vehicle sales as well as moves by some automakers to cut back on their electric vehicle production and plans. However, Mercedes is charging ahead with a new all-electric supercar for next year. We talk about new talks between Nissan and Honda and review the 2026 Subaru Outback. Give it a listen!
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.
A few years back, BMW toyed with the idea of charging car owners a subscription fee to use seat warmers. It was a monstrous flop. As automakers look for more ways to get a few more bucks out of owners, New York is considering a law that would prevent in-car subscriptions like what BMW tried. Get details at Headlight.News.
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.
Headlight News for the Week of 11-24-25 covers the LA Auto Show, Hyundai going off-road, Porsche’s new Cayenne EV, more robotaxis coming and the NACTOY finalists. We also review the 2026 Nissan Leaf Premium+ and look back at this week in automotive history.