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Cruise CEO Vogt Issues Apology, Resigns in Wake of Near-Fatal Crash

Cruise CEO Vogt Issues Apology, Resigns in Wake of Near-Fatal Crash

Kyle Vogt is out as CEO of Cruise, GM’s robocab subsidiary. The move comes barely two months after a near fatal crash that many blame on a culture that downplays risk. Vogt took responsibility for the company’s current mess before tendering his resignation. Headlight.News looks at Cruise’s troubles and where it goes next.

Hyundai Set to Sell Cars on Amazon — And Others to Follow

Hyundai Set to Sell Cars on Amazon — And Others to Follow

Pandemic lockdowns got millions of American motorists to rethink the car buying process as they began shopping from home much like they do groceries and electronic gadgetry. So, it should be no surprise that Hyundai will start selling its products through Amazon. While it will be the online retail giant’s first automotive partner, it won’t be the last, reports Headlight.News.

Kia EV3, EV4 Concepts Likely to Go Into Production

Kia EV3, EV4 Concepts Likely to Go Into Production

They’re just concept vehicles. For now, at least, but Headlight.News has confirmed that Kia is all but certain to put into production the two prototypes it revealed at the LA Auto Show, the EV3 crossover and EV4 sedan. Both will help the South Korean carmaker appeal to a more budget-constrained mainstream audience than the current Kia EV6 SUV. More from Headlight.News

Cadillac Teasers its Fourth EV, the Optiq

Cadillac Teasers its Fourth EV, the Optiq

General Motors CEO Mary Barra likes to say the carmaker is “on a path to an all-electric future,” and no GM brand is moving faster than Cadillac. It’s already building the Lyriq, and is getting ready to roll out both the Escalade IQ and the exotic halo car, the Celestiq. Next, it seems is a downsized electric SUV, the Optiq, and these are the first teaser images. Headlight.News checks out the new EV and has insight on what it will offer.