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A Week With: 2026 Lexus NX 450h AWD
The popularity of luxury crossovers and SUVs remains strong, and perhaps no brand benefits from that more than Lexus. For years, Toyota’s luxury marque has set the bar for luxury utes in the U.S. The OG in the segment is the NX, and after a week in the 2026 Lexus NX 450h AWD, it’s clear the bar isn’t backsliding. Check out our review of the new NX at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo
There are no original ideas in the auto industry anymore, or at least it feels that way. That said, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that’s what you get when you climb behind the wheel of the 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo. But does it hit the mark? Find out in our review at Headlight.News.
Screwed: The Fed Rate Hike Adds to the Mounting Misery of Automakers and Auto Buyers Alike
Screwed: The Fed Rate Hike Adds to the Mounting Misery of Automakers and Auto Buyers Alike
Ford Adds More Affordable Options, Increases V-8 Availability with 2027 F-150
At first glance it may not look like Ford has done much to the 2027 F-150. But a closer inspection reveals plenty of updates, including more V-8 options, more affordable entry packages, and a big upgrade to the hands-free BlueCruise system. Ford is also expanding its ties to Carhartt. More from Headlight.News.
Trump May Open U.S. Market to Chinese Automakers
With a summit meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping fast approaching, Pres. Donald Trump suggested he could reverse course and open the American market up to Chinese automakers – if they set up U.S. plants. 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 Hyundai Elantra N
With affordability being top of mind with new car buyers in America, Hyundai is Johnny on the Spot. It has a slew of great sedans, but perhaps none of its offerings combines value and performance better than the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N. Headline.News spent a week flogging, er, driving the cheap speedster and has thoughts.
Heavy Lifting: VW Bets Big on Atlas Cross Sport’s Makeover
Forget the Beetle. Ignore the Golf. It’s the Atlas family keeping Volkswagen dealers busy these days. And they’re getting a boost as the automaker rolls out an updated Atlas Cross Sport. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E broke new ground for the storied automaker when it was introduced back in 2020. The first crossover SUV to carry the Mustang nameplate, Mach-E also marked the first time an EV wore a galloping pony badge. Get the details in our review at Headlight.News.
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.
A Week With: 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
In time where every drop of gas counts, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited confirms its status as a value without equal. Compelling styling, abundant technology and impressive fuel economy make it a must-drive for anyone in the market for a new vehicle. Find out why Headlight.News likes it so much in our review below.