Hyundai’s new Initium concept shows more than just the direction the Korean carmaker plans to take with its hydrogen fuel-cell technology. It also reveals the brand’s new “Art of Steel” design language.
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Kia Tasman Offers Much to Like – But Will it Come to the U.S.?
Kia launched its new Tasman pickup, a midsize truck that takes direct aim at two of the global market leaders, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. The bold design is available in a variety of different body configurations and offers two different powertrain options. The question now is whether Kia will take a chance at prying open a niche in the U.S. market.
Hyundai Teases Ioniq 9 Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut
Hyundai’s EV line-up is about to expand – quite literally – with the automaker set to debut the new, 3-row Ioniq 9 SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The Korean carmaker has offered up the first teaser images of its latest EV which shares the same platform as sibling Kia’s 3-row EV9.
Cadillac Getting its First All-Electric V-series: 2026 Lyriq -V
If there’s one thing you can do with electric motors it’s make gobs of horsepower and torque. And Cadillac plans to take advantage of that by introducing its first all-electric V-Series model, the 2026 Caddy Lyriq-V. But it’s safe to say it won’t be the brand’s last battery-powered performance package.
Lucid Gravity to Start at $79,990 as Order Bank for Electric SUV Opens
Lucid’s all-electric Gravity SUV, will start at $79,990, the start-up EV maker announced Tuesday, though fully-loaded top-trim models will push into six figures. The automaker’s second product line will begin production by year-end but will begin taking orders early next month.
As Sales of the Original ID.4 Plummet, VW Again Delays U.S. Launch of Bigger ID.7
Volkswagen will “probably” not launch its next battery-electric vehicle, the ID.7 sedan, until sometime next year in the U.S., and some suspect it could be pushed back even further as it struggles to reverse plummeting sales of its original ID.4 SUV.
Scout’s Direct-to-Buyer Sales Plan Sets Off Dealer Backlash
Auto dealers are ready to go to war with Scout Motors over the new brand’s plan to sell directly to customers without using franchised retailers. Scout is also planning to build separate service centers, which are emerging a key part of the EV landscape.
We’ve Dug Up Even More Exciting News About the New Scout Brand
Two years after Volkswagen announced plans to revive the long dormant Scout brand, we got a first look at the two new products it will be bringing to market. And there were some surprises, including news that the Scout Terra and Traveler models will be offered with a choice of all-electric and range-extended drivetrains. Headlight.News caught up with several of the brand’s top execs and reveals several other exciting details.
Scout Makes its Debut — But Buyers Are in for a Long Wait
It’s been 44 years since the last Scout model rolled off the assembly line. But the reborn brand made its debut Thursday night, outlining plans to return with a pair of off-road-ready light trucks and a mix of all-electric and “range-extending” drivetrains. Potential buyers now can plunk down a deposit – but they’ll have to wait until 2027 to take delivery.
Roadster Delayed, Entry Model Dead – But How About a Flying Tesla?
After a rough start, Tesla appeared to get back on track during the third quarter, beating both sales and earnings estimates. But, buried amidst all the financial data, CEO Elon Musk said there won’t be a $25,000 Tesla and the EV maker’s potentially rocket-powered Roadster is delayed – again. But he may be working on a flying Tesla.
Tesla Cybertruck Misses Mark Again with Costly Range Extender
When Tesla finally delivered the first Cybertruck 11 months ago it missed the mark in a number of ways, starting with range. While CEO Elon Musk originally promised a version that would clock 500 miles per charge, its currently delivering a max 301 miles. To get close to the original target would require purchasing a range-extender battery, Tesla said. But that now is missing the mark, too.
First Look: 2025 Mini JCW Hardtop and Convertible
Mini is rolling out an assortment of new performance models. And while it’s not clear when – or if – we’ll be getting the new battery-electric models in the U.S. we will soon see the 2025 makeovers of both the Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop and Convertible in gas-powered form. Here’s a first look.