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Q&A: Gary Shapiro: High-Tech Autos Take the Stage at CES 2025

by Paul Eisenstein | Jan 6, 2025 | *Daily News*, Afeela, Auto Shows, Autonomous Vehicles, BMW, Business, Car Culture, Concept Vehicles, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, Flying cars, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Safety, Scout Motors, Technology, Tesla, Toyota

Computers, TVs, drones, “smart” appliances, digital cameras. If those are the things you think of when someone mentions “consumer electronics,” you’re not alone. But you should add automobiles to the list as, these days, they’re starting to look more like smartphones on wheels. Indeed, high-tech “mobility” is one of the big topics at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. To get a sense of what we can expect at CES 2025, Headlight.News spoke to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, the trade group sponsoring the annual event.

The Vehicles We Liked the Best in 2024

by Headlight.News | Jan 3, 2025 | *Daily News*, Automakers, BMW, Business, EVs and batteries, Ford, Genesis, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Lexus, Mazda, Sales, Technology, Toyota, Travel and road trips, Volkswagen

The editors at Headlight.News spend hundreds of hours behind the wheel, or wheels in this case, of new vehicles talking about everything from how fast they accelerate to what kind of safety tech they feature to just how pretty are they? From those hundreds of vehicles, we’ve curated a list of the vehicles we enjoyed the most in 2024. Check them out.

A Week With: 2025 Mini JCW Countryman All4

by Michael Strong | Dec 27, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Automakers, BMW, Mini, Safety, Sales, Technology

Imagine a Mini with huge horsepower that retains all of the grippy, go-kart-like handling they enjoy but with room to carry a bunch of stuff? That would be awesome. Well, imagine no more, get yourself a 2025 Mini JCW Countryman All4. Get the details in our review at Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2025 Kia K4 — More than Just a New Name

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Automakers, Autonomous Vehicles, BMW, Consumer Guides, First Drive, Hybrids, Kia, Podcast

It came as far from a surprise when Kia confirmed plans to introduce a new version of its long-in-the-tooth Forte sedan at the New York Auto Show last spring. Nor were we shocked to learn the new model would get an entirely new name. But, after finally getting a chance to drive the 2025 Kia K4, we were struck by just how much better it is than the outgoing four-door model. Here’s our review.

EV Charging is About to Get A Lot Easier

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 6, 2024 | *Daily News*, BMW, Business, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Regulatory, Stellantis, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, there are some clear challenges to owning an EV, starting with using public chargers. The good news is that more and more are going in across the country – and seemingly by the day. And it’s about to get easier to use them without having to set up separate accounts with each charger brand. In fact, you’ll soon be able to “plug-and-charge” without having to use an app or credit card, making the process even easier than getting gas.

A Week With: 2024 BMW X1 M35i

by Michael Strong | Dec 6, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Automakers, BMW, Business, Car Culture, Safety, Sales, Technology

The “hot hatch” has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. A new generation of drivers discovered what many from previous generations already knew: hot hatches are among the best mixes of performance and practicality available. The segment features plenty of options, but one that may get lost in the shuffle is the BMW X1 M35i. Let’s see if we can change that at Headlight.News.

Consumer Reports Has Some Big Surprises as it Hands Out its Annual Automotive Report Card

by Paul Eisenstein | Dec 5, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Acura, Awards, BMW, Business, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Consumer Guides, Dodge, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, Safety, Stellantis, Subaru, Technology, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen

Ready to invest in a new car, truck or crossover? There are plenty of choices these days. But how do you know what’s right for you? Consumer Reports is offering a helping hand as it releases its Automotive Report Card. The annual study helps you figure out which brands and models are reliable, feature-loaded and fun to drive – and which products to steer close of. And this year’s report contains more than a few surprises.

Honda Moves Closer to Solid-State Battery Breakthrough with New “Demo” Production Line

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, BMW, Business, Concept Vehicles, Dodge, EVs and batteries, Ford, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Technology, Toyota

Even the most diehard EV fans wish for a next-generation battery-breakthrough, with most of the attention focused on solid-state batteries. Proponents claim they’ll deliver better range at lower costs, among other benefits. And now, Honda says, it’s bringing the technology closer to reality with the debut of a demonstration line meant to prove out the processes needed to launch mass production.

2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe Channels Its Bigger Cousins For Redesign

by Carl Malek | Nov 12, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, BMW

BMW hones the 2-Series Gran Coupe for 2025 with new styling and higher levels of technology and performance.

A Week With: 2025 BMW i5

by Larry Printz | Nov 4, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Automakers, BMW, Business, EVs and batteries, Safety, Sales, Technology

The midsize 2025 BMW i5 sedan retains the approach BMW uses for its newest battery-electric models, resulting in another impressive EV. Check out our review at Headlight.News.

New Report Promises a Surprise in BMW’s M3 Plans

by Carl Malek | Oct 22, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, BMW, Hybrids

A new report suggests that the BMW M3 will go on its own course as it attempts to provide performance in a changing automotive world.

Automakers Use Paris Motor Show to Push Back Against Combustion Engine Bans

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 17, 2024 | *Daily News*, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Business, BYD, Dodge, EVs and batteries, Executives, Ferrari, General Motors, Green Power, Hybrids, Toyota

Just months ago, it seemed, the internal combustion engine was on its way out, with regulators planning to phase out the technology – in some markets, like Europe, within barely a decade. While automakers once seemed ready to go along they’re now beginning to push back. That includes BMW’s CEO who called for a “correction” of EV-only strategies at this week’s Paris Motor Show.

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