The Beetle may be the iconic Volkswagen but when it comes to today’s market, the big Atlas underscores the transformation the German automaker has gone through in recent years. So, it’s no surprise VW pulled out all the stops when it came to developing the second-generation Atlas that made its debut at the New York International Auto Show. Headlight.News has more.
Since its rolled into the U.S. market in 2021, the Kia Seltos has become the Korean carmaker’s best-selling model line. But Kia has even bigger ambitions for the subcompact crossover. Making its debut at the NY Auto Show, the 2027 Kia Seltos grows larger, add more features and a first-time hybrid option. Headlight.News takes a first look at the next-generation SUV.
While many of its competitors are rolling back their battery-electric plans, Kia is moving ahead – and its betting an affordable offering could win over skeptical American consumers. Headlight.News was on hand for the debut of the new Kia EV3 at the New York International Auto Show.
Auto shows. Remember them? In the years leading up to the COVID pandemic they were big events for automakers and auto buyers alike, but they’ve seemed stuck in lockdown ever since. Until now, anyway. This year’s New York International Auto Show promises to be the most...
Three years into its production run, the Kia EV9 remains a desirable choice in the midsize electric sport-utility segment. Headlight.News spent a week with the 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line with all-wheel drive making certain the boxy EV is hitting all the marks. Check out our review.
New vehicle sales appear to have gone into decline during the first quarter, with industry insiders worrying the downturn could accelerate as the Iranian War triggers not only higher fuel prices but more general inflation. More from Headlight.News.
They’ve lost that Afeela feeling. Sony and Honda announced Tuesday that they’ve killed plans to bring out a tech-laden series of battery-electric vehicles. The move comes just weeks after the Japanese automaker scrapped plans to launch three new EVs in the U.S.. But it also reflects questions about the market viability of the original $90,000 Afeela sedan and subsequent models.
If the name isn’t familiar, no surprise. The company has just turned two years old and only just opened its 100th location. But with the backing of eight major automotive manufacturers – including General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz – Ionna aims to transform the process of charging up battery-electric vehicles. That’s a critical step, its CEO told Headlight.News, in increasing consumer acceptance of EVs.
It’s always a challenge making a good thing better. But that’s what Kia set out to do with the 2027 Telluride. The original model won an assortment of awards. And the Korean automaker is determined to score again with the second-generation SUV. Check out this review of the 2027 Kia Telluride to find out whether it’s succeeded.
Hyundai told U.S. dealers to halt sales and deliveries of two of its top-trim Palisades models due to an apparent defect not linked to two injuries – including one leading to the death of a young child. Headlight.News has more.
Honda revealed it’s canceling three battery-electric vehicles it planned to offer in the U.S. But it’s just the latest manufacturer pulling back on its EV program as sales plunge following the phaseout of federal tax credits last September. Headlight.News looks at other EV programs that have been cancelled or delayed.
Honda scrapped plans to bring three EVs to the U.S. market, joining a growing list of manufacturers shifting plans following the phase-out of federal tax credits last September. Honda executives also warned the company could post losses of up to $16 billion due to factors that also include the cost of U.S. tariffs. More from Headlight.News.