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headlight

[hed-lahyt] / ˈhɛdˌlaɪt /


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A video from OnScene.TV showed officers standing around a black Cadillac sedan with its front passenger headlight and fender destroyed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Tucker’s other innovations included a padded dashboard for safety, four-wheel independent suspension and a cyclops-like center headlight that rotated with the steering wheel to improve visibility around corners.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

Early this year, Rivian recalled 17,260 vehicles in the U.S. over a headlight issue that could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 3, 2025

A Department for Transport spokesperson said: "We know headlight glare is frustrating for many drivers, especially as the evenings get darker."

From BBC Oct. 27, 2025

If you know how much light the headlight puts out—if the headlight is a standard candle—you can tell how bright the headlight will appear at any given distance.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

Even if the visible damage is limited to the hood, radiator and front bumper, there may be damage to other parts, including the cooling system, headlights, sensors and other important elements.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

It works much like estimating how far away a car is at night if you know how bright its headlights are.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

The risk was especially high at night and in poor weather, when they were blinded by the glare of headlights.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Ferrari describes its new electric vehicle as a "glass house", with headlights that are invisible when switched off, and a rear end reminiscent of famous models such as the 360 Modena.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

All they could see were headlights and glimpses of angry motorists.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith



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