Headlight News for the Week of 4-1-24: NY Auto Show Debuts – World Car of the Year – Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Review – and This Week in Automotive History.
Auto Shows
2025 Mini Cooper S Makes its First U.S. Appearance at NY Auto Show
Mini is maxxing out with new products, and the 2025 Mini Cooper S is the latest to arrive, the three-door making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. It has more room and more power – but it’s also more expensive.
Koreans, Electrified Vehicles Dominate World Car Awards
The Kia EV9 was named World Car of the Year during a ceremony at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, with Korean vehicles winning three of the six awards handed out by a panel of journalists from around the world. The annual event had more than a few surprises.
First Look: 2025 Kia K4 – Taking the Compact Sedan to a New Level
Kia has a new compact sedan coming for the 2025 model year. It gets a new design, new features and technology, new safety features – and a new name, the Kia K4.
Hyundai’s All-New 2025 Tucson Kicks Off Day One of NYIAS
South Korean automaker Hyundai gives its Tucson sport-utility a major overhaul for 2025 model year. Immediately noticeable is redesigned front fascia, but the bigger change comes inside the cabin, which completely different than its predecessor. Headlight.News was at the debut in NYC and has the details.
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition Model
Ford prepares for Mustang’s 60th anniversary by announcing special events for Mustang owners and a new special edition Mustang model.
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 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.
Kia K4 Set to Debut at NY Auto Show as Forte Replacement
Kia has an all-new compact sedan coming and it will make it’s debut at the New York International Auto Show next week. There are some big changes coming – and they start with the badge, the Kia K4 replacing the old Forte nameplate.
All-New BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Reveals the Future of BMW’s SAV Line-Up
There are some big changes in the works at BMW and the Bavarian automaker has is offering a clear sign of what’s coming in the form of the all-electric BMW Vision Neue Klasse X. It marks the first time we’re seeing what future versions of the company’s Sport Activity Vehicle line-up will look like.
2025 Infiniti QX80 Is Their Biggest Gamble Yet, Can It Help The Brand Survive?
Infiniti is placing its survival in the hands of the 2025 QX80 SUV but does this revamped flagship SUV have what it takes to help Infiniti reap the rewards and prepare the brand for an EV revolution?
Hyundai Debuting 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz at NY Auto Show
Who says auto shows are dead? Not Hyundai. The Korean carmaker plans to make some big news at the New York International Auto Show next week, unveiling not just one new model but two: the 2025 versions of the compact Tucson SUV and compact car-cum-pickup, the Santa Cruz.