The severe winter weather blanketing the U.S from Texas to Maine failed to slow new vehicle sales in January, with Asian automakers, in particular, reporting gains for the month. More from Headlight.News.
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Headlight.News Podcast for the Week of 2-2-26
This week’s Headlight News podcast chronicles the fall of GM and Tesla earnings, Toyota setting a new sales record, Mercedes showing its new S-Class, automakers not advertising during the Super Bowl this year. Give us a listen and tell us what you think.
A Week With: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hybrid Autobiography
With its formal look, elevated driving position and luxurious accoutrements, one might be tempted to think the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hybrid Autobiography is just another hifalutin luxury SUV. Find out just how true that is in our review at Headlight.News.
Falling Sales, Readying for Cybercab Crimps Tesla 2025 Earnings
Tesla faced plenty of headwinds in 2025, and the company’s revenue and profits took a hit as a result. Despite the declines, the company offered its shareholders glass-half-full guidance for 2026, and the stock rose in after-hours trading. Get the story at Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 1-26-26
On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we cover the influence China is having on the U.S. automotive market, declining Cybertruck demand and sales, Mercedes equipping its 2027 E-Class with heated seatbelts and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD
Once a parent, always a parent. Perhaps at no time is that adage more true than when you slide behind the wheel of a minivan. The latest Toyota Sienna Platinum model, with its small refrigerator, on-board vacuum, and seating for seven, most certainly enhances that feeling. Get details in our review at Headlight.News.
Climate Change is Real and EVs Work — So What’s Trump’s Problem?
Seemingly stuck in the 19th century, President Donald Trump is actively accelerating the effects of climate change, while simultaneously hampering the technological development of future mobility solutions. Get details at Headlight.News.
Updated Mercedes S-Class Will Give You a “Warm Hug” With Heated Seatbelts
Mercedes is getting ready to roll out an updated version of the flagship S-Class Jan. 29 and claims it’s changing a whopping 2,700 parts and components. Among other things, the sedan will add first-ever heated seatbelts. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Cybertruck Sales Have All But Dried Up
Within weeks of its 2019 unveiling, Tesla claimed to have racked up over 1 million advance orders for the Cybertruck. But sales have failed come anywhere near its expectations – and fell by nearly half last year. How much longer will Tesla keep the truck in production? More from Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 1-19-26
On this week’s podcast, we recap our time at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, including the new Bronco RTR variant, President Trump acting … presidential (LOL) during a Ford plant visit, and the new car affordability problem. Additionally, we review the 2026 Mazda CX-70 and more.
Trade Deal Cracks Canada’s Door Open for Chinese Auto Imports
Canada reached a new trade deal with the Beijing government that will slash tariffs on Chinese EV imports, though their numbers initially will be capped below 50,000. Not all Canadians are pleased by the agreement. Meanwhile Pres. Donald Trump offered praise, raising questions about whether he might also be ready to open up the U.S. to Chinese vehicles. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Mazda CX-70 Turbo Premium Plus
Mazda made a big addition to its lineup two years ago with the three-row CX-90 and its two-row twin, the CX-70. The 2026 Mazda CX-70 Turbo Premium Plus gives the brand a near-luxury midsize SUV that competes with Acura, Buick, Infiniti and more. The best part is that you get that upscale look and feel at a mainstream price. Get more details about the CX-70 at Headlight.News.