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Bullies Could Lose Their Driver’s License Under New Tennessee Law
Bullying is an unfortunate right of passage for many children and teenagers but efforts to crack down on bullies have been met, at best with mixed success. But lawmakers in Tennessee think they have a more effective approach, at least when it comes to teens, passing a new measure that will hit bullies where it hurts: by taking away their drivers’ licenses. Headlight.News has more.
Cadillac Delivers 1st $340,000 Celestiq EV
Cadillac’s pushed into new territory with the delivery of its most expensive model ever. It just so happens that the new Caddy Celestiq is also the luxury brand’s latest battery-electric vehicle. More from Headlight.News.
Your EV Battery Will Likely Outlast Your Gas Engine
Conventional wisdom suggests EV owners should prepare to spend thousands of dollars to replace their batteries well before trading in or trashing the vehicles. But a new study says that’s anything but accurate. Not only are the latest EV batteries lasting longer than the typical internal combustion engine but they’re maintaining most of their range before they finally do need to be replaced.
Feds Examining Incidents Where Tesla’s Robotaxis Appeared to Break Laws
Tesla’s first day of robotaxi service in Austin, Texas appeared to go off without a disastrous hitch. However, federal safety regulators are looking into situations where the vehicles may have broken local traffic laws. Meanwhile riders offered their largely positive reviews. Get details at Headlight.News.
Off-Roaders Quaking in Anticipation as Ford Reveals the New Explorer Tremor
When Ford launched an all-new version of the Explorer last year it sharply reduced the number of trim packages available, among other things, culling the rugged Timberline edition. The good number for off-roaders is that there’s a new Explorer Tremor coming to replace it for the 2026 model year. Headlight.News takes a closer look.
Podcasts
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Headlight.News Podcast for the Week of 3-10-25
In this week’s Headlight.News podcast we cover the latest tariff updates, Nissan’s troubles, Tesla’s woes and whoa and a review of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. Check it out at Headlight.News or on Spotify!
Headlight.News For The Week of 3-3-2025
In this week’s episode of the podcast we talk about Trump tariffs and how they will affect the automotive industry. A shakeup is also coming to Nissan and Tesla stock continues to slump downward. We also look at lowering used car prices before finally making a detour to take a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Headlight.News For The Week of 2-24-2025
In this week’s episode of the podcast, Truck maker Nikola goes bankrupt while trouble finds its way to Ford, GM, and Tesla. We also go for a spin in the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 before charging our batteries with This Week in Automotive History.
Headlight News For The Week of 2-17-2025
In this week’s episode of the HLN podcast we talk about the dip in vehicle dependability and production while trouble continues to dog Nissan and Tesla. We also review the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally before hanging up our driving helmet and taking a drive into the hallowed halls of This Week in Automotive History.
Latest Reviews
Toyota Has a Dozen New Products Coming – And the Active Word is “Electrified”
This is going to be a big year for Toyota and its sibling Lexus brand. Look for two dozen new and refreshed models to reach showrooms in the coming months. As has become the norm for the two marques, the emphasis will be on “electrified” drivetrains, including at least five EVs. But there’ll also be something to satisfy classic gearheads, as well. More from Headlight.News.
First Look: 2026 Infiniti QX60 Gets New Look, New Tech, New Sport Package
With two key models set to go away late this year, Infiniti clearly can use new product and that’s where the next-generation QX60 comes in. The midsize, three-row SUV gets a new look for the 2026, new technology – including the hands-free ProPilot Assist system – and a first-ever Sport edition. Headlight.News checks out the 2026 Infiniti QX60.
A Week With: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Sport 3 AWD
Despite having been basically mainstream vehicles for several years now, electric vehicles still tend to put people in one of two camps: fan or foe. The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Sport 3 AWD might just convert a few unfriendlies. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
The compact Kia K4, formerly known as the Forte, has been completely reworked, as well as renamed. As we discovered spending a week with the sporty K4 GT-Line, you get an attractive four-door car with seating for five passengers that delivers a more appealing design, new technology and other new features. Here’s our review.
First Drive: 2025 Ford Expedition
Ford’s biggest SUV has gotten a complete makeover, and there’s plenty worth checking out – from the new split tailgate to the first-ever Tremor off-road package. The 2025 Ford Expedition offers more muscle, more towing capabilities and there’s even a new tech package that includes an assortment of video games. Headlight.News headed down to Louisville, Kentucky to put the new SUV through its paces. Here’s our review.