Automakers post strong May sales numbers as they prepare for summer sales surge. Toyota and Lexus have strong showing while Kia and Hyundai bank on EVs.
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U.S. Department of Labor Sues Hyundai for Child Labor Violation, Highlights Broader Problem
Hyundai faces big legal trouble after it was discovered that one of its suppliers in Alabama was illegally using child labor to produce components for the South Korean auto giant
Kia, Hyundai Surge to Top Spots on Most Stolen List
The impact of the Kia Boyz can be measured in many ways, but the latest method to determine their impact is the simplest: Kia and Hyundai vehicles were the most stolen cars in the U.S. in 2023. They supplanted full-size pickups as the leaders. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
Hyundai Confirms New Paywall Structure for Select Vehicle Features, Sees Future in Vehicle Subscriptions
Hyundai is following BMW, Mercedes, and Audi in putting certain vehicle features behind subscription paywall. Company also sees future where in-vehicle subscriptions will play bigger role in the ownership experience.
2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Provides Low-Key Luxury and Family Hauling Versatility
Look past its aggressive face and you'll find the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy's easy manner makes for one relaxing ride. Sometimes, car names don’t fit their intended purpose, yet other times, they do. Consider the 2024 Hyundai Palisade. A palisade is “a fence of...
Japanese Automakers Post Strong April Sales Numbers, Korean Automakers See Sales Dip
The expanding popularity of electrified vehicles, particularly hybrids, continues to help boost sales of new vehicles amid growing signs consumers are switching to smaller, more affordable vehicles in the face of rising prices and the highest interest rates in nearly a quarter of a century.
Looking to Buy a New EV for Cheap? Start with the Nissan Leaf
On average, the price of a new electric vehicle has dropped throughout the year. So if you’re looking for a good deal on a new EV, you’ll want to start with the Nissan Leaf. To see what else is affordable, or less expensive anyway, head over to Headlight.News.
Hyundai Window Tinting Tech Could Help Enhance Energy Savings In Hot Weather
Hyundai’s efforts at reducing energy consumption has caused it to develop an innovative window film that reduces interior temperature and promises to reduce AC use.
Q&A Till Wartenberg, Head of Hyundai N Brand and Motorsports, Sees an Electrifying Future
If your idea of an EV is a quirky looking vehicle that’s slow and stodgy, you better think again. Tesla, with the Model S Plaid, Ford with Mustang Mach-E and Mercedes-Benz with the EQS AMG, are showing that battery-electric vehicles can be stylish and fun to drive.
Hyundai Suspends Advertising on X
Hyundai Motor America suspended its advertising on the X, formerly Twitter, after another post espousing pro-Hitler, antisemitic views appeared attached to its ad on the social media outlet. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also helms X and has been under fire before after allowing similar content in the past. Find out more at Headlight.News.
First Drive: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Sets the Benchmark for EV Performance
Hyundai may be a brand for the masses, but ignore any model wearing the “N” badge at your own peril. And now, the performance sub-brand is working its magic on the Korean carmaker’s first dedicated EV, the Ioniq 5. But does it live up to expectations? To find out, Headlight.News headed out to California’s scenic Monterey Peninsula to push the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to its limits, on track and off.
Tesla Offering Big Discounts a Week After Raising Model Y Price
In mid-March, Tesla officials warned a $1,000 price increase would be applied to the Model Y on April 1 — and they made good on it. Just four days later, the EV maker is offering big discounts on several vehicles, hoping to shed excess inventory. Find out more at Headline.News.