This week’s podcast includes: the return of the Jeep Cherokee and Nissan Xterra, Ford CEO Jim Farley and the 1,000-hp SUV, a review of the Kia Sportage Hybrid and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
Sales
A Week With: 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited
The shrinking number of sedans for sale only serves to call attention to the really good examples that remain, in particular, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid. With impressive exterior styling and a near-luxury cabin, the other-worldly fuel economy puts it at the top of must-drive vehicles if you’re in the market for a midsize sedan. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
At “Pivotal Moment,” Nissan Prepares Product Blitz, Including Reborn Xterra, Electrified Rogue
Nissan will roll out 20 new and updated products in less than two years for the North American market, top company executives told dealers meeting in Las Vegas this week. That will bring the return of the Xterra, for one thing, as well as a hybrid version of the brand’s best-selling Rogue model. Infiniti will also benefit from the plans, top officials, including global CEO Ivan Espinosa, said. More from Headlight.News.
Consumers Weary from High Auto Prices Focusing on Affordability
The jump in new car prices coming out of the pandemic hasn’t subsided, and when combined with the rise in interest rates, vehicles are more expensive than ever. A new study shows consumers are now focused on affordability than any other factor when it comes to buying a new car. Get details at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige
The big names in the midsize luxury car segment, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as well as Lexus, often crowd out the others that wrestle for the scraps left over — no matter how good they may be. If you’re looking at a Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series, make sure you add the highly underrated 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige to your “must drive” list. Check out our review to find out why.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 8-18-25
The Headlight News podcast discusses EV sales and charger expansion, Ford’s new cheap EV plan, and reviews the 2025 Genesis G80 and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
Lucid Rolls Out “Trail-Ready” Gravity Concept – As it Struggles with Slow Sales of its First SUV
Lucid Motors rolls into this coming weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with it calls a “Trail-Ready” take on its first SUV. The EV start-up is hoping that the Gravity X Concept will fire up interest in the big SUV which has struggled to gain any traction with buyers since going into production earlier this year. More from Headlight.News.
Global EV Sales Growth Rising Despite Sluggish Q2 Numbers
New data from research firm Rho Motion reveals that EV sales globally slowed in the second quarter of the year, with. automakers selling 1.6 million EVs in July, which is a 9% decline from May. However, overall numbers are up 27% for 2025. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Infiniti Unveiling Trio of Vehicles During Monterey Car Week
Infiniti is using Monterey Car Week to show off what’s coming to its 2026 product lineup and what could be with a little bit of imagination. The three SUVs will be on display at The Quail for public viewing. Get details at Headlight.News.
Chevrolet Camaro May Be Back for 2027 – But Not as You Remember It
It’s been nearly two years since General Motors pulled the Chevrolet Camaro off life-support, the once formidable muscle car barely making a dent in the market by then. But fans have nonetheless pleaded with GM ever since to bring it back. Now, fueled by insider reports and comments from the automaker’s Pres. Mark Reuss, new reports suggest Camaro really is coming back – just not as you might expect it.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD
The rush to cater to the growing crowd calling for small pickups netted two vehicles in recent years: the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. One of these is a small pickup and the other is the Santa Cruz — and we’re just fine with that. Find out more about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited in our review at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox
The Equinox is, at heart, an appliance. But it’s a very good appliance, and anyone can tell you that appliances tend to be invisible until they fail. Read the whole review at Headlight.News.