A pilot program partnering Honda and DriveOhio aims to catch small problems on the state’s roads and repair them before they get big using crowdsourced information. Headlight.News has more on the prototype Honda Proactive Roadway Maintenance System.
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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.
Jaguar May Not Go 100% EV, After All
But for a handful of EV-only brands like Tesla, most automotive brands have been rethinking their electrification strategies to reflect shifting government regulations and consumer demand. Add the Jaguar half of JLR which, according to a new report, is backing off its all-EV strategy as it works up a range-extender option for the new Typee 00 model due to debut about a year from now. More from 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.
On the Verge: New E-Bike Set to Bring Revolutionary Solid-State Batteries to Market
Two small Northern European start-ups are ready to do what even some of the biggest mobility companies in the world haven’t been able to accomplish: bring revolutionary new solid-state batteries into production with the debut of a new motorcycle delivering as much as 370 miles per charge. Are the claims made by Finland’s Verge Motorcycles and Estonian battery supplier Donut Labs too good to be true? Headlight.News has more.
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.
Volvo EX60 Debuts Today
Volvo is rolling out its next all-electric entry, the EX60, and introduces the new Gemini AI technology. It also will offer more than 400 miles range and fast charging. Here’s more of what Headlight.News has learned so far.
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.
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.