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Seven of Nine Finalists for North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year are Electrified
Battery power appears to have electrified the jurors of the North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year awards. Eight of the nine finalists are offered in all-electric or hybrid form. Here’s who’s on the list.
VW Deal Gives Big Boost to Struggling Rivian
Months after announcing a tentative alliance, Rivian and Volkswagen firmed up their relationship Wednesday, announcing that the German automaker is making a nearly $6 billion investment into the U.S. EV start-up. The news sent Rivian shares surging after they had fallen by as much as two-thirds their 52-week-high in recent months.
Honda Unveils 2026 Passport, Gives it Newfound Swagger
Honda attempts to reassert itself in the off-road vehicle segment with 2024 Passport as the Japanese automaker attempts to add more wind to the Passport’s sales numbers.
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Charged Up in October
As automakers revamp their electric vehicle strategies, October’s global sales results may give them reason to rethink it again. EV sales jumped 35% last month with China leading the way. Find out more at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Acura TLX Type S
Long, low, sleek and swoopy, the 2025 Acura TLX Type S is everything I like about a sports sedan. It’s handsome, yet understated and entertaining without being over the top. In other words, the Acura TLX Type S has just enough of everything to be great. Find out more at Headlight.News.
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Jeep and Ford Cut Prices, Counterfeit Auto Part Problem, 2025 Ram 1500 Review Highlight Headlight News Podcast
Headlight News for the Week of 2-26-24 – Jeep and Ford Cut Prices – Automakers Back off of EV – Counterfeit Auto Parts – 2025 Ram 1500 Review and the Week in Automotive History.
Headlight News for the Week of 2-19-24 Podcast: Ford Plans Low-Cost EVs, Cybertruck Rust, Rivian Teases New EV, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review
Headlight News for the Week of 2-19-24 – Ford Plans Low-Cost EVs – Cybertruck Rust – Rivian Teases New EV – Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review – and a Week in Automotive History.
This Week’s Podcast: Chicago Auto Show Reveals, New Porsche Taycan
Headlight News for the Week of 2-12-24: Chicago Auto Show reveals – New Porsche Taycan – Seven Automakers Team for Charging Network – Ford Explorer Timberline review – This Week in Automotive History
Tesla Recalls, Musk’s Pay and the Lexus GX Some of This Week’s Headlight News Podcast
Headlight News for the Week of 2-5-24: Tesla Recalls, Musk’s Pay, Chicago and Geneva Auto Shows, Lexus GX Review and The Week Ahead. Check out the podcast for the latest.
Latest Reviews
Bentley To Launch 2025 Flying Spur Plug-In Hybrid Sedan
With Bentley’s June announcement of a hybrid 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed, it’s hardly surprising that the same system would find its way into the Flying Spur . And, as it turns out, the British luxury marque has confirmed the sedan will add a PHEV drivetrain for 2025.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT Adds Off-Road Chops
Who says EV sales are slowing down? Certainly not Hyundai where demand is up by double-digits this year. It helps to keep expanding the line-up with new models like the upcoming EV9. But the Korean carmaker also is expanding the array of variants spun off of existing models. And, for 2025, that will include its first off-road-ready EV, the Ioniq 5 XRT.
First Drive: 2025 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
If you ask CEO Jim Rowan, the new Volvo EX90 “is a statement for where we are and where we’re going.” It’s not the first all-electric model from the Swedish automaker but it’s certainly the most powerful and lavishly equipped, serving as a counterpoint to the familiar XC90. To get a sense of what the new model is all about I spent a couple days driving the top-line Twin Motor Performance package around the Southern California coast. Here’s what I learned.
Audi’s Best-Selling Q5 SUV Teased Ahead of Complete Makeover’s Debut
Audi plans to make some big news next week, the German automaker set to reveal the next-generation version of its best-selling model, the Q5. Ahead of that formal unveiling, Audi released this teaser image and gave some hints as to what’s coming. Significantly, the midsize SUV will be offered with a range of powertrains, including gas, hybrid and all-electric. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
First Drive: 2025 Lincoln Aviator
While Navigator may be the Lincoln flagship, Aviator serves as the more likely choice looking for an upscale, 3-row SUV considering it is, at a starting price of $60,475, far more attainable for most buyers. The 2025 Lincoln Aviator gets a number of welcome updates, especially with the Black Label package, though the automaker has abandoned the sportiest package powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Here’s what we discovered during our first few days behind the wheel.