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Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a Stylish, Long-Range EV for Families Needing 3 Rows
Looking for a stylish, well-equipped SUV with room for up to six, good performance and low energy costs? Hyundai is betting it has the right product for you. The Korean carmaker’s 2025 Ioniq 9, a spacious well-equipped 3-row EV, makes its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. And Headlight.News got a chance to check it out before the official unveiling at the LA Convention Center.
Consumers Happier with New Vehicle Buying Process This Year
Lower prices and more choices made consumers a bit happier about the new vehicle purchasing process, say the experts at J.D. Power & Associates. The 2024 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study revealed a small increase in the results. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Car Buyers At Risk as Trump Prepares to Roll Back Consumer Protection Rules
Bait-and-switch, hidden fees and other dealer scams could proliferate under the incoming administration of Donald Trump, experts warn, as the president-elect signals plans to eliminate or scale back various consumer protection rules.
Morgan Returns to the United States with the Morgan Plus Four
Boutique British automaker Morgan is returning to the U.S. market after a two decade absence with a new rendition of the Plus Four sports car.
Cadillac Set to Discontinue XT4 Crossover, Making Room for New Chevy Bolt
In a surprise move, Cadillac announced it will end production of the popular XT4 crossover in January. The move frees up space at General Motors’ Fairfax Assembly Plant to switch over to the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt. The EV will go on sale a year from now as GM’s cheapest battery-electric model.
Podcasts
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UAW Gets a Deal with GM, Toyota Invest $8B in Batteries and a $975K Cadillac Celestiq Anchor This Week’s Headlight News Podcast
Headlight News for the Week of 11-6-23 offers insights about the UAW’s tentative agreement with GM; Toyota invests $8 billion at NC battery site, and Neiman Marcus is offering a $975K Cadillac Celestiq. We offer a Nissan Nismo Z Car review and more.
Japan Mobility Show Concepts, Tesla Stock Decline, UAW Strike and More on the Headlight News Podcast
This week’s Headlight News focuses on some of the concepts debuting at the Japan Mobility Show, how the drop in Tesla’s stock cost CEO Elon Musk $20 billion and, of course, the UAW strike drags on. We also look at the week ahead and review a new Kia crossover.
Falling Car Prices, UAW Strike Strategy and Toyota Batteries Lead Headlight News Podcast This Week
The prices of new vehicles are falling, Toyota partners to accelerate solid-state battery development, and we review the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness and more can be found in the latest edition of the Headlight News podcast.
China Opens the World’s Largest EV Charging Station, UAW Stands Pat and Toyota Going Lunar All Make the Headlight News Podcast
Get the latest updates and a bit of analysis from top automotive journalists with the Headlight News podcast.
Latest Reviews
First Look: 2025 Lincoln Navigator – High-Tech Meets Traditional Luxury
Leather, wood, chrome. Along with big engines, those are the traditional attributes of a luxury vehicles But the world has changed and it now takes lots of the latest technology to differentiate upscale models from the mainstream. It turns out the completely redesigned 2025 Lincoln Navigator has plenty to offer in both categories. Here’s a first look at the massive, 3-row SUV.
First Look: 2025 GMC Terrain Covers New Ground
GMC is giving the compact Terrain crossover a new, bolder look for 2025, while upgrading its powertrain and technology – including the new Google built-in system. It also adopts a new, three-trim strategy that should be easier for buyers to figure out. But you may have to wait a but to get the version of the 2025 GMC Terrain you want, as Headlight.News explains.
A Week With 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
While it’s easy to dismiss sedans as an outdated body style, there’s still a sizable share of U.S. buyers committed to “three-box” designs. That’s especially true in the luxury segment. And while Mercedes-Benz has paired back its line a bit over the last several years, it remains committed to offer buyers at least a few key options, starting with the 2024 CLA250. Here’s our review.
All-Electric Dodge Charger Daytona Will Start Around $56,000
Update: The earlier story on Dodge Charger Daytona pricing has been updated to reflect new information and a correction showing it as coming out for the 2024 model year, not 2025. The new, all-electric version of the Dodge Charger muscle car will start rolling off the...
Acura Updates RDX for 2025
Acura is updating one of its best-selling product lines for the upcoming model year, with a mix of styling and technology enhancements. Here’s a first look at the 2025 Acura RDX.