To mix metaphors, the 2027 Kia EV3 is hitting on all cylinders. It’s attractive, affordable, offers great range, reasonably quick charging and good performance. Headlight.News headed to the wilds of British Columbia to take a first drive.
Paul Eisenstein
September Saw an Unexpected Surge in Sedan Sales
September turned into an unexpectedly good month for the auto industry, sales exceeding gloomy expectations. The numbers were boosted not only by demand for high-mileage hybrids but strong sedan sales, as Headlight.News reports.
September, Q3 Auto Sales Defy Expectations – But Automakers Still Fear the Worst
Despite oil prices running at near record highs and consumers more worried about the economy than at any time since the depths of the COVID pandemic, U.S. auto sales grew by an unexpected 4.4% in September. That defied industry expectations, in part driven by rising demand for electrified vehicles. But experts fear the bottom could yet drop out.
As Gas Prices Approach All-Time High, Trump Administration Slashes Federal Mileage Standard
The Trump administration has slashed federal fuel economy targets for 2031 by more than 30%. The White House says the move could save over $60 billion. But the move comes at a time when fuel prices are approaching all-time highs and are already threatening to boost the average motorist’s fuel bills by $1,000 or so annually. More from Headlight.News.
Tesla’s New Semi Has Plenty of Range – But Almost No Place to Plug in
After a long delay, Tesla is finally rolling out its all-electric Semi and you can order versions offering as much as 500 miles range per charge. But that’s the problem. There’s only a handful of places in the entire country currently equipped to charge up the truck’s massive battery pack. More from Headlight.News.
5-Minute EV Charging is Here – Well, in China, Anyway
Imagine plugging in an EV with a nearly drained battery and having it ready to go again in less time than it takes to get in and out of your favorite coffee shop. That’s a reality, at least in China, where Geely this week revealed its latest high-speed charging system.
Nissan Z Kaze Concept Hints at a New Open-Top Look for the Iconic Japanese Sports Car
What’s a sports car without an open air option? That’s a question a lot of Nissan fans have been asking since the automaker ended production of the ragtop 370Z six years ago. Could it be set to return? The Nissan Z Kaze Concept may offer a hint of what’s to come.
Used Car Prices Are Also Stretching the Limits of Affordability
Posted: 9/22/26
Millions of American motorists have been priced out of the new car market. But even if they settle for something previously owned they could find it straining their budget, affordability just as much of a problem in the used vehicle market these days. More from Headlight.News.
Screwed: The Fed Rate Hike Adds to the Mounting Misery of Automakers and Auto Buyers Alike
Screwed: The Fed Rate Hike Adds to the Mounting Misery of Automakers and Auto Buyers Alike
Ford Adds More Affordable Options, Increases V-8 Availability with 2027 F-150
At first glance it may not look like Ford has done much to the 2027 F-150. But a closer inspection reveals plenty of updates, including more V-8 options, more affordable entry packages, and a big upgrade to the hands-free BlueCruise system. Ford is also expanding its ties to Carhartt. More from Headlight.News.
Trump May Open U.S. Market to Chinese Automakers
With a summit meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping fast approaching, Pres. Donald Trump suggested he could reverse course and open the American market up to Chinese automakers – if they set up U.S. plants. More from Headlight.News.
Hyundai Takes Things to Extremes with Big Push into Both Off-Road and Performance
If you think of Hyundai as a purveyor of plain vanilla products you could be in for a surprise. As it prepares its biggest expansion program ever the Korean automaker plans to take things to extreme, with an expanding lineup of both off-road and performance models. More from Headlight.News.