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Ford Readying Array of New Products, Including Bronco Pickup, 4-Door Mustang
Ford is readying a big product push and two key models will share names with some of its most vaunted vehicle lines, including a Bronco pickup and 4-door Mustang. Headlight.News has more.
A Week With: 2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD
Until a few years ago, you couldn’t talk about the sleeper offering in Kia’s portfolio of SUVs because the brand didn’t offer many and the ones they did producer would, well, put you to sleep. Clearly that’s no longer the case, and standout offering that doesn’t stand up front? The 2026 Sportage X-Pro Prestige. Read on to find out why.
Has Stellantis Found the Answer to Dreaded Turbo Lag
More than 7 million vehicles sold in the U.S. last year were turbocharged. The technology has plenty of advantages but can also leave a driver twiddling their thumbs waiting for power to come on at low speeds. Now, SRT, the performance arm of Stellantis may have come up with a creative way to eliminate dreaded turbo lag. Headlight.News explains.
Ford Bets Fathom’s $28,350 Base Price Can Re-Energize the EV Market
Ford Bets Fathom’s $28,350 Base Price Can Re-Energize the EV Market
Honda, Toyota Deliver Stronger Earnings, Brighter Forecasts – But Troubles Remain
Japan’s two largest automakers delivered stellar earnings for the most recent quarter – Honda’s quarterly profit setting a new record. And, along with Toyota, it forecast good results for the coming months. But that doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing, reports Headlight.News.
Podcasts
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Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 2-16-26
The Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 2-16-26 covers big Ford losses, sliding EV sales, the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV, President Trump pushing to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, plus we review the 2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus and look back at this Week in Auto History. Give us a listen.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 2-9-26
On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we cover the big hit to Stellantis’ earnings, Toyota’s changes at the top as well as its new EV, plus the decline of new car sales last month. We also review the 2026 Honda Prelude and more. Give us a listen!
Headlight.News Podcast for the Week of 2-2-26
This week’s Headlight News podcast chronicles the fall of GM and Tesla earnings, Toyota setting a new sales record, Mercedes showing its new S-Class, automakers not advertising during the Super Bowl this year. Give us a listen and tell us what you think.
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.
Latest Reviews
Here’s How “Creative Subtraction” Added Up With the New Rivian R2
While Rivian showed it could deliver an impressive EV with its first-generation R1 series, it now has to take things into the mainstream. Headlight.News had a chance this week to check out the new R2 and discovered how “creative subtraction” added up to not just a solid, affordable product but one that can put the struggling EV start-up into the black.
With Bankruptcy Looming Over Lucid Could This Mark the End of the EV Start-Up Era
Lucid denies it is preparing to file bankruptcy but the company is clearly in trouble. And that raises new concerns about a handful of other battery-electric brands, like Rivian and Slate still hoping to find their own niches. Only a few years ago a flood of EV start-ups seemed ready to kick the established automakers to the curb. What went wrong? Just about everything.
Polestar, It Was Nice Knowing You
The Polestar 4, the latest performance EV from the Swedish brand is an impressive ride, but sadly, it will also be the last to come to the U.S. Perry Stern, our newest contributor, says goodbye to Polestar and explains why the brand is leaving America.
A Week With: 2026 Toyota Sequoia Capstone
It’s a rare occasion that one thinks of any Toyota vehicle as lagging the competition in any segment. The automaker known for quality and fuel economy for so long has been expanding its areas of competency for decades now. Perhaps nowhere has it come further than in the large SUV segment with the 2026 Toyota Sequoia Capstone edition. Find out why in our review at Headlight.News.
Stunning Denza Z Supercar Tops 1,500 hp – But You Can’t Have it
BYD’s new Denza Z supercar is ready to take on all comers, especially high-performance battery-electric vehicles like the Ferrari Luce. But if you’re looking to buy one you’re out of luck – at least if you live in the U.S. It’s one of a growing list of high-performance Chinese EVs effectively barred from the American market. Headlight.News has more.