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China’s BYD Beat Tesla and Has Now Topped Ford’s Global Sales, as Well
China’s BYD saw a massive surge in global sales last year. It not only topped Tesla as world’s largest seller of battery-electric vehicles but also beat Ford Motor Co. in overall global sales. More from Headlight.News.
UAW Workers Get 20% Pay Hike at VW Chattanooga Plant
It’s taken two years, but workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee are set to get a big payoff after voting to approve union representation. The question is whether they will approve their tentative new contract, reports Headlight.News.
Honda Set to Roll S+ Shift Out Across its Hybrid Line-Up
Honda’s sixth-generation Prelude is just rolling into U.S. showrooms and one of its more intriguing features is the new S+ Shift which is designed to “simulate a performance transmission experience.” Expect to see the system start rolling out across the rest of the Honda line-up starting later this year.
Ford Getting Chatty with Chinese Automakers
Ford CEO Jim Farley’s recent positive comments about China’s growing EV fleet may have been the catalyst for talks with some Chinese automakers about potential production partnerships. Headlight.News has details.
January Vehicle Sales Held Strong Despite Winter Weather’s Worst
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.
Podcasts
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Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 11-3-25
In this week’s Headlight News podcast, we cover the impressive Tokyo Motor Show, new introductions from Honda and Subaru, as well as GM’s layoff of hundreds of workers. We also review the Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid and look back at this week in automotive history. You can find the podcast at Headlight.News and Spotify.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 10-20-25
Headlight.News for the Week of 10-20-25 – Jeep and Ford Plants Idled by Shortages – Tariff Breaks — Subaru, Mazda and Toyota Plans for Tokyo Motor Show – Lexus 700h review and More.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 10-13-25
On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we look at the new Tesla affordable trim level, Ferrari’s new EV, the departure of the Kia Soul and review the VW Tiguan R-Line Turbo. Check out the ‘cast and give us some feedback.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 10-6-25
This week on the podcast we discuss the potential arrival of new vehicles from Chinese automakers, soaring new vehicle sales and EV sales, as well as the rising tide of road rage incidents across the country. Check it out at Headlight.News.
Latest Reviews
A Week With: 2026 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus
Consumers have a lot of options when it comes to compact crossovers these days. They’re stylish, often fun to drive, and among the more affordable new vehicles. The 2026 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus is among the best of the group. Find out why in our review at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona
Dodge faces plenty of struggles as a brand, including gaining the acceptance by muscle car mavens of the all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona. While the idea of an electric muscle car might sound antithetical, of late Dodge has made its name pushing everything it...
Gone But Not Forgotten? Some of These Discontinued Models May Yet Stage a Return
Even the most popular vehicles eventually succumb to shifting market conditions. And there are plenty of products that fail to connect with buyers in the first place. Here’s a look at the nameplates that won’t survive into 2026 – though several of these just might make a comeback in the not-too-distant future. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+
Off-road enthusiasts must be getting really demanding these days. I mean, if the new Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+ is any indication, they want to scale steep inclines and ford rivers while the seat massagers are keeping them relaxed. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
First Drive: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder
Squaring off against some of the industry’s most popular three-row SUVs, the Nissan Pathfinder gets a number of updates for the 2026 model year that includes upgraded technology and a more rugged look, backed by an upgraded Rock Creek package for those who want improved off-road capabilities. Headlight.News headed to Nashville to get a first drive of the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder.