Considered the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Prius went on sale in Japan in October 1997. Now in its fifth generation, the Prius only continues to be among the best in the segment. Check out our review of the latest iteration of the hybrid at Headlight.News.
According to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the “greenest” or most efficient vehicles running about on American roadways is the compact SUV. The data shows it’s passed the small sedan as the greenest machine on the street. Find out how at Headlight.News.
The “hot hatch” has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. A new generation of drivers discovered what many from previous generations already knew: hot hatches are among the best mixes of performance and practicality available. The segment features plenty of options, but one that may get lost in the shuffle is the BMW X1 M35i. Let’s see if we can change that at Headlight.News.
With sales of electrified sales climbing, even as inflation and interest rates fall, Ford, Toyota, and Honda all reported strong sales in November. General Motors also hinted it had a big month while Tesla pulls back on Cybertruck.
Tesla halts production of the CyberTruck as the company grapples with slowing demand and a growing list of quality issues for the futuristic truck. When Tesla first announced that it was building the CyberTruck, the news was initially met with optimisim and a strong...
For the past two years, Chevrolet’s been in midst of a revolution — at least when it comes to its SUV lineup. The automaker’s completely redesigned its sport-utility lineup to make it more cohesive. And now that they all look like they belong to the same company, it’s time to see how some of them drive — starting with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Activ AWD. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
The steady shift toward electric vehicles may not hit home harder than with Dodge, America’s best-known muscle car brand. Now, the brand changes gears officially, kicking off the marketing campaign officials hope will make old-school fans of the gas-guzzling, rubber-burning muscle car that electric muscle cars are a thing. Check out the push for the new Dodge Charger Daytona at Headlight.News.
November ended on a high note, at least from an automotive perspective, with sales of new vehicles delivering solid year-over-year gains for those brands that have so far reported their numbers for the month. And several Japanese and Korean brands ended November with new sales records.
Despite the pictures of Jaguar’s Type 00 concept leaking before the debut, the all-electric vision provided the iconic British brand with a chance to make a statement. And while Jaguar officials seem confident about this new direction, it’s clear it will take others longer to share that confidence. Get details at Headlight.News.
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on all goods form Canada and Mexico, plus on all Chinese imports could wind up costing automakers as much 17% from their annual earnings. The estimate comes from a new study from S&P analysts. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
With CEO Carlos Tavares resigning “with immediate effect,” and no successor in sight, Stellantis could face even more trouble trying to resolve the problems that saw its sales, earnings — and stock price tumble so far this year. The lack of a chief executive officer also comes at a time when the Euro-American automaker is set to launch an assortment of critical new products, including the first all-electric Jeep and Ram models aimed at the U.S. market.
President-elect Donald Trump again affirmed his plans to levy a 25% tax on all imported goods from Mexico and Canada. The constant threat has many worried about massive price hikes for new vehicles while others point to Trump’s reasoning for the tariffs and call it a negotiation ploy. Get details at Headlight.News.