The BMW iX3 was the big winner at this year’s World Car Awards, taking both overall honors and a trophy in the best-EV category. Who else was honored this year? Headlight.News has more.
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Volkswagen Brings a Redesigned 2027 Atlas to NY Auto Show
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.
First Look: 2027 Kia Seltos Grows Larger, Adds a First-Ever Hybrid
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.
Kia Reveals “Affordable” EV3 at NY Auto Show
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.
Here’s What’s Set to Debut at the 2026 NY 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...
A Week With: 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD
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.
Honda Fastport eQuad Shows it’s Not Completely Abandoning EVs
Honda may have scrapped three planned battery-electric vehicles this past month, as well as its joint venture with Sony, but its not giving up on EVs entirely. Its new Fastport eQuad is set to debut at this week’s New York Auto Show. What’s that? Headlight.News will fill you in.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 3-30-26
On this week’s podcast, we look at rising gas prices, Honda ending its partnership with Sony and halting the Afeela EV, as well as the newest version of the Chevrolet Corvette and the 2027 Infiniti QX65. Give it a listen and find out more.
What Gas Crisis? GM Set to Run Flat Out at Heavy-Duty Truck Plant
Gas may be approaching $4-a-gallon nationwide but General Motors sees booming demand for its biggest pickups, the automaker set to run a key Michigan plant flat out in the coming months. But will sales continue to defy growing concerns about the economy? Headlight.News has more.
GM Starts Testing “Hands-Free/Eyes-Off” Autonomous Driving Technology
Hundreds of General Motors vehicles have begun roaming roads in Michigan and California, gathering data and testing next-level autonomous driving software the automaker plans to put into production by 2028. Headlight.News has more.
Auto Sales Set to Tumble – and Downturn Could Accelerate as Iran War Reignites Inflation
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.
Corvette Grand Sport Returns – and Adds A 721-HP Hybrid Option
Corvette fans will have a new, high-performance option later this year with the return of the Grand Sport package featuring an all-new version of the small-block LS6 V-8. For those who want even more power, however, there’ll be a third Corvette hybrid option, the 721-hp Grand Sport X. More from Headlight.News.