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Mitsubishi Rolling Out New EV Dubbed Eclipse Sportback
Mitsubishi Motors isn’t new to electric vehicles with the i-MIEV being the best-known of its previous offerings. However, after not offering an EV in the U.S. for years, the Japanese automakers is getting back the game with a familiar name: the 2027 Eclipse Sportback. Get details at Headlight.News.
UAW Strikes Key Supplier, Potentially Crippling GM, Ford and Stellantis
Detroit’s Big Three automakers face the prospect of running short of key components for some of their most profitable models as the United Auto Workers Union strikes supplier American Axle. More from Headlight.News.
Mitsubishi Set to Enter U.S. Midsize Pickup Market — With Help from Nissan
Mitsubishi is the latest automaker to announce plans to enter the increasingly crowded market for midsize pickups. The move is part of the troubled Japanese automaker’s push to expand its light truck presence in the U.S. and requires a helping hand from Nissan, reports Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series
Having worked as Gottlieb Daimler’s chief design engineer, Wilhelm Maybach (my-BOCK) is as much responsible for the development of the automobile as both Daimler and his contemporary, Karl Benz. His impact on the industry is honored by Mercedes-Benz a special line of vehicles, including the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, Headlight.News reviews.
No V-8? No Sale, Say 40% of Ram Buyers
The latest-generation Ram 1500 pickup got off to a slow start when it made its debut two years ago, sales only taking off when the automaker revived the Hemi engine option last summer. Nearly half of Ram buyers demand a V-8 a senior executive said, even if doesn’t deliver the power, performance – or fuel economy of today’s turbocharged inline-6. More from 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
A Week With: 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE
With a legacy going back to 1948, the Land Rover Defender serves as the marque’s most utilitarian offering. So does this version of the Defender live up to its heritage? We spent a week with the Land Rover Defender 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE to find out. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS AWD
Excerpt: It’s easy to fall in love, or at least lust, with the immense acceleration offered by EVs. A slight bit of pressure on the go-pedal and you feel like you’ve been shot out of a cannon. After spending a week with the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, we found a new appreciation for a more moderate … departure? Check out our review at Headlight.News to find out what we mean.
BMW Pulling the Plug on the – But it’s Not Giving up on EVs
BMW is pulling the plug on the iX battery-electric crossover in the U.S. market, the latest manufacturer to rejig its EV line-up to reflect declining sales. At the same time, however, the Bavarian automaker is getting ready to bring out three more EVs, part of a wave of new products set to launch this year. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Ford Maverick Lobo
Today’s pickup trucks are increasingly being called upon to fulfill the roles cars did in days past. With the Lobo package, Ford’s engineering team has tried to infuse the Maverick compact pickup with the DNA of a compact sport sedan. Did they succeed? Headlight.News spent a week with the Maverick Lobo to find out.
A Week With: 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser
Now three model years into the return of the Toyota Land Cruiser, one thing is clear: Toyota’s remembering to keep a good thing when it has it. For 2026, there isn’t much change from the 2025 model, which was little changed from the 2024 version that brought the name back. In our week with the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser, we were also reminded of just how good it is. Check out Headlight.News for the review.