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Ford’s Recall of 4M Pickups, SUVs Underscores Industry’s Epidemic of Software Problems
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 4 million pickups and SUVs due to a software glitch that can cause their brakes to stop working and turn signals to fail, along with other exterior lights. The problem underscores a new study that finds software-related problems have become one of the industry’s biggest headaches. More from Headlight.News.
First Drive: 2026 Mazda CX-5 Grows Later, Adds More Features
Mazda’s midsize CD-5 gets a major makeover for 2026 and there’s a lot to like about the redesigned crossover which gets bigger, more lavishly equipped and, later in the year, will add the first hybrid drivetrain the automaker has developed in-house. Headlight.News headed out to California for a drive and here’s our review.
Review: 2026 Jeep Cherokee Gets its Right
Abandoning the midsize SUV market three years ago was a mistake Jeep has been paying for ever since. Yet it also set the stage for what looks to be a triumphant return. The all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee does more than just fill a yawning gap. With its first-ever hybrid drivetrain, the sixth-generation SUV is precisely the sort of ground-up entry the Stellantis off-road brand needs. Headlight.News has this first review.
Own an EV? Study Finds You’ve Got a 96% Chance of Trading in On Another
EV owners are becoming increasingly satisfied with their vehicles and, as a result, their likelihood of trading in for another all-electric model is nearly 100%, according to a new study by J.D. Power.
Inflation Hits Auto Insurance; Rates are Up and So Are Deductibles
“Affordability” is a big concern for car buyers these days. But whether you’re buying something new or hanging onto a jalopy you’re owned for years, the cost of insurance is going up, and as rates and deductibles climb less affluent customers feel more pain.
Podcasts
Get the Latest Auto News on the HEADLIGHT.NEWS Podcast
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 12-1-25
This week’s Headlight News podcast covers slumping new vehicle sales as well as moves by some automakers to cut back on their electric vehicle production and plans. However, Mercedes is charging ahead with a new all-electric supercar for next year. We talk about new talks between Nissan and Honda and review the 2026 Subaru Outback. Give it a listen!
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 11-17-25
In this week’s podcast, we talk the state of automotive tariffs, price hikes, electric vehicle cuts, U.S. investments, robo taxis as well as reviewing the new 2026 Nissan Sentra and looking back at this week in automotive history.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 11-10-25
The Headlight News podcast this week covers the Japan Mobility Show, Elon’s big payday and more. Check it out at Headlight.News.
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.
Latest Reviews
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.
First Drive: 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness
Subaru’s trusty Outback has a solid reputation for handling just about everything you can throw at it. But the automaker’s latest update takes things to the next level, all the more so, we discovered, checking out the newly redesigned SUV’s Wilderness package out in the wild back roads and trails near Healdsburg, California. Here’s our review of the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness.
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.
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.
Ford’s Newest Dark Horse is One Badass Mustang
For those who’ve wanted to squeeze just a bit more performance and handling out of Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse, there’s a new version making its debut today, the Dark Horse SC. And you can push the supercharged pony car even further with the optional Track Pack, reports Headlight.News.