Top Stories
Are Americans Ready to Buy Chinese Automobiles?
Canada is about to open the door to Chinese auto imports and brands like BYD, Geely and Great Wall are already well-established in Mexico. With the U.S. sandwiched in-between, Americans are growing increasingly aware of Chinese vehicles. But are they ready to buy? The answer seems to be a very solid “yes.” Headlight.News has more.
Honda Wants to “Revolutionize” the Small RV Market with its New Base Station
It’s small enough to fit in your garage but big enough to sleep four and keep everyone comfortable wherever you park it for the night. Honda says its new Base Station Prototype is flexible, affordable and could “revolutionize” the towable RV market.
Ford CEO Farley Suggests Sedans Could Improve Affordability
On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Ford CEO Jim Farley told reporters that the company is focused on improving vehicle affordability, and suggested bringing sedans back could be part of that effort. Find out more at Headlight.News.
The “Unapologetically Cool” New Bronco RTR Teams Up Ford and Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. is a self-described “professional fun-haver” and championship-winning drift and off-road driver. The good news is that he likes to share his adventures. Gittin has teamed up with Ford Motor Co. to create what the partners are describing as the new, “competition-inspired” Bronco RTR. Headlight.News has more.
Six Potentially Overlooked 2025 Models That Could be Good Deals in 2026
With 2026 models now starring in showrooms all around the country, this is a good time to pick up a deal on a “leftover” 2025. Here are six great choices you might not have considered that are well worth well giving a shot. Check out what you can get at Headlight.News.
Podcasts
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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.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 9-29-25
On this week’s podcast, we talk about the $2B hack of Jaguar Land Rover, the rise of new vehicle prices as automakers stop covering all the costs of the tariffs, the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, increasing road rage incidents and more. You can get a link at Headlight.News or go straight to Spotify.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 9-22-25
In this week’s podcast, we look at the rising prices of new vehicles in the U.S., the new trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, and we say goodbye to Subaru’s legacy, er, we mean THE Subaru Legacy as it rolls off the production line in Indiana for the final time. We also review the 2025 Toyota Corolla FX and more. Get the link at Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 9-15-25
In this week’s Headlight News podcast, Hyundai’s South Korean workers return home, Ford issues more recalls, Toyota adds two U.S. EVs and we review the Nissan Leaf and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
Latest Reviews
Nissan Rogue e-Power Delivers Many EV Benefits Without the EV Headaches
Imagine getting the benefits of a battery-electric vehicle without many of the drawbacks: a quick quiet, smooth ride and high energy efficiency – but with essentially unlimited range and no need to plug in. Those are some of the claims Nissan is making for the new e-Power system it will introduce on the Rogue crossover next year. Headlight.News checked out the new technology and here’s what we discovered.
A Week With: 2025 Kia Niro EV Wave
The electric vehicle segment took a blow at the end of September, when the federal EV tax incentives disappeared. Not only did it chill new vehicle sales overall, it may also have slowed the ongoing development of the vehicles. There may be no better example than the 2025 Kia Niro EV Wave. Check out our review to see more.
Subaru At the Head of the Class in 2026 Consumer Reports Auto Report Card
Little Subaru is a brand that has frequently surprised its bigger rivals and it does it again as the top-ranked marque in the 2026 Consumer Reports Auto Brand Report Card, besting manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and second-ranked BMW. That was one of the surprises in this year’s study. Headlight.News has more.
A Week With: 2025 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Coupe Premium
Pony cars have come and pony cars have gone, and through it all, Ford’s Mustang is the only one to have enjoyed continuous production since its introduction back in 1964. But does the sporty Ford’s original youthful spirit still shine through? Find out if correspondent Lyndon Conrad Bell believes the 2025 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Coupe Premium does at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
There was a time when Kia product was less than also-ran. Of late however, the marque is cranking out hit after hit after hit. Check out this Headlight.News review by Lyndon Conrad Bell, which takes a look at the company’s latest budget-friendly compact sedan offering, the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo, to see if its winning streak has the potential to hold.