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These Were the Hottest Debuts During Monterey Motor Week
Remember when auto shows were the place to go for all the new vehicle previews? These days, you may be better off lining up a visit to Monterey Motor Week, the series of events surrounding the iconic Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. More than a dozen hot new products made their debut there this past weekend. Here’s a look at some of the most significant intros.
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.
Hybrids Charge Up July U.S. Auto Sales
What automotive downturn? We’ve been hearing a lot of doom-and-gloom forecasts in recent months but you’d be hard-pressed to take them seriously based on July sales. While a few manufacturers have yet to weigh in, demand surged for the month, with more than a few brands setting records. The driving force? Hybrids. More from Headlight.News.
Another Tesla Safety Probe – and This One Could force the Recall of 1.2 Million EVs
Tesla has been facing some significant safety challenges this year and federal regulators are adding to its woes with a probe into reports of suspension issues that could lead to the recall of as many as 1.2 million of its EVs. This follows the recall of some Tesla Cybertrucks whose wheels quite literally could fall off. More from Headlight.News.
Tesla has been facing some significant safety challenges this year and federal regulators are adding to its woes with a probe into reports of suspension issues that could lead to the recall of as many as 1.2 million of its EVs. This follows the recall of some Tesla Cybertrucks whose wheels quite literally could fall off. More from Headlight.News.
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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
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.
A Week With: 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade PHEV
Toyota essentially set the tone for the future when it introduced the Prius, which was the industry’s first mainstream hybrid model. The company added to the Prius legacy when it introduced the latest generation that eschewed the quirky exterior look while significantly improving performance. The 2026 Prius Nightshade PHEV takes the car another step forward. Find out how at in our review at Headlight.News.
2027 BMW X5 Expands BMW’s Multi-Powertrain Strategy
A new direction for BMW? That may be the case with the 2027 X5 which will be offered with a wide range of powertrain options – including gas, PHEV, EV and even hydrogen. Headlight.News was there for the new SAV’s debut.