Overall new vehicle sales held up in August thanks to the growing popularity of hybrids, which have served as a shield from increasingly troubling economic news.
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Once the Butt of the Joke, Hyundai Now Has the Competition Looking Over their Shoulders
Here’s how the upstart Korean automaker Hyundai, once seemingly destined to fail, has grown into the world’s 3rd-largest automaker and now has even Toyota and Volkswagen worried.
Hyundai’s Got a Product Blitz Coming…and Toyota, VW Need to Worry
Hyundai Motor Co. will add or refresh more than 100 new products before the end of the decade in a bid to lock itself in as one of the world’s best-selling and most profitable automakers – a move that could threaten the industry’s two giants: Toyota and Volkswagen. To meet that target, Headlight.News reports, will require significant increases in global production capacity.
From Concept to Production: 2028 Genesis GV90 Brings the All-Electric Neolum to Reality
Where other manufacturers may be pulling back from the EV market, Genesis showed it remains committed with the launch of its new flagship, the GV90 – including the special-edition Neolum. Headlight.News checks out the three-row SUV based on the earlier Neolum concept.
A Week With: 2026 Hyundai Elantra N
With affordability being top of mind with new car buyers in America, Hyundai is Johnny on the Spot. It has a slew of great sedans, but perhaps none of its offerings combines value and performance better than the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N. Headline.News spent a week flogging, er, driving the cheap speedster and has thoughts.
Heavy Lifting: VW Bets Big on Atlas Cross Sport’s Makeover
Forget the Beetle. Ignore the Golf. It’s the Atlas family keeping Volkswagen dealers busy these days. And they’re getting a boost as the automaker rolls out an updated Atlas Cross Sport. More from Headlight.News.
Hybrids Charge Up July U.S. Auto Sales
What automotive downturn? We’ve been hearing a lot of doom-and-gloom forecasts in recent months but you’d be hard-pressed to take them seriously based on July sales. While a few manufacturers have yet to weigh in, demand surged for the month, with more than a few brands setting records. The driving force? Hybrids. More from Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
In time where every drop of gas counts, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited confirms its status as a value without equal. Compelling styling, abundant technology and impressive fuel economy make it a must-drive for anyone in the market for a new vehicle. Find out why Headlight.News likes it so much in our review below.
JD Power Finds New Vehicles More “APEAL-ing” Than Ever
If you’ve purchased a new vehicle lately chances are you’re extremely satisfied with what you drove home, reflecting improvements in design, features and quality. Porsche topped the charts in the latest JD Power APEAL study – but there were some surprises. For one thing, electric vehicles outperformed all other powertrain technologies, reports Headlight.News.
Buick, Chevrolet Set to Bring Back Sedans – and Others May Follow
Sedans. Remember them? They once overwhelmingly dominated the American automotive market. Today, they’re little more than afterthoughts for most buyers – and have been dropped from the line-up by a number of brands. But several manufacturers appear ready to bring sedans back. Look for new entries from both Buick and Chevrolet – and possibly Ford — reports Headlight.News.
Here’s Why Toyota is Delaying Launch of Highlander EV by 2 Months
Toyota has ordered a two-month delay in the launch of its next battery-electric vehicle, the Highlander EV, the 3-row model now pushed back until early next year. Headlight.News has the exclusive reason for the delay.
Prepare for a Shock Next Time You Shop for a New Vehicle – But There Are a Few Bargains
It’s become an almost daily occurrence, new vehicle prices setting a new record only to have it topple in short order. And that’s likely to keep at least one million potential buyers out of the market this year. Still, bargain hunters can find some deals, reports Headlight.News.