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Month: March 2024

Q&A: Hyundai Motor Group COO Jose Munoz is “Doubling Down” on EVs

Q&A: Hyundai Motor Group COO Jose Munoz is “Doubling Down” on EVs

After growing nearly 800% between 2019 and early 2023, the growth in EV sales has begun to slow in recent months. But despite some reports, U.S. demand is expected to still grow from 1.2 million to 1.5 million in 2024. While some automakers, such as Ford, Volkswagen and General Motors are pulling back on their commitments to electrify, at least one major executive, Hyundai’s Jose Munoz, says he is “doubling down” on EVs. Find out why at Headlight.News.

Genesis Goes to Extremes with New GV60 Magma Performance SUV and Neolun Flagship Concept

Genesis Goes to Extremes with New GV60 Magma Performance SUV and Neolun Flagship Concept

Genesis intends to put more emotion into its brand, as it set out to prove during a Monday evening news event ahead of the New York International Auto Show. The Korean luxury brand confirmed plans to launch an all-new line-up of performance models starting with the GV60 Magma, a version of its compact all-electric SUV. Separately, Genesis also unveiled the Neolun Concept, an all but ready-for-production SUV flagship.

A Week With: 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus

A Week With: 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus

It’s been three years since Volkswagen introduced the ID.4, its first long-range all-electric model to reach U.S. showrooms. Since then, it has rolled out a number of variants, including the latest, the all-wheel-drive Pro S Plus. While not the fastest EV in its class, it is quicker than earlier ID.4 packages and has a number of other pluses that could broaden the EV’s appeal. Find out more in our review at Headlight.News.

First Look: 2025 Nissan Kicks – a Much-Needed Makeover

First Look: 2025 Nissan Kicks – a Much-Needed Makeover

We’ve seen prices rise pretty much everywhere over the last few years, nowhere more than at automotive dealerships where average transaction prices have surged as high as $50,000. While many potential buyers have been priced out of the market, others have downsized their choices, settling for products that are cramped, underpowered and chintzy. With the 2025 Nissan Kicks, however, the automaker is determined to prove its subcompact crossover can be more than just a bargain-basement option for buyers on a budget. Get details at Headlight.News.