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2027 Kia Teluride Debuts at LA Auto Show; Adds 1st Hybrid, Improved Off-Road Capabilities

2027 Kia Teluride Debuts at LA Auto Show; Adds 1st Hybrid, Improved Off-Road Capabilities

The second-generation Kia Telluride made its debut at the LA Auto Show Wednesday and offers a number of upgrades over the Korean brand’s already popular flagship model. Among other things, the 2027 Telluride gets a first-ever hybrid drivetrain option yielding as much as 35 mpg combined. It also is available with upgraded off-road capabilities on the X-Pro package. Headlight.News has more.

EVs, Hybrids Dominate List of North American Car, Truck, Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists

EVs, Hybrids Dominate List of North American Car, Truck, Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists

While EV sales may be taking a hit as 2025 draws to a close, you wouldn’t know based on the nine finalists for North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year. Two-thirds of the models chosen by a panel of 50 U.S. and Canadian journalists are either hybrid or all-electric. Headlight.News has the list.

Jeep Electrifies the Wilderness with 2026 Recon EV

Jeep Electrifies the Wilderness with 2026 Recon EV

Barely a year after launching its first all-electric SUV, Jeep is ready to bring out a second one. But where the original Wagoneer S was what can politely be described as a “soft-roader,” the 2026 Jeep Recon is meant for those tackling the toughest trails in places like Moab or the Rubicon. Headlight.News checks out Jeep’s latest entry.

Hyundai’s New Crater Concept Could Give Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco a Run for Buyer’s Money

Hyundai’s New Crater Concept Could Give Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco a Run for Buyer’s Money

More Americans are going off-road than ever before – or, at the least, are looking for vehicles capable of taking them out onto the trails. Hyundai has been moving in that direction with its recent XRT trims but appears ready to take things to a new level, at least if...

Nissan Reveals New Rogue Plug-In Hybrid

Nissan Reveals New Rogue Plug-In Hybrid

PHEVs are gaining ground among motorists who like the benefits of an electric vehicle but who don’t want to worry about running short on range. Nissan is the latest to plug into that emerging market segment with a version of the 2026 Rogue SUV – thanks to a helping hand from its Japanese partner, Mitsubishi. Headlight.News explains.

Ford Hints New Road-Ready Supercar Coming to 2026 Detroit Auto Show

Ford Hints New Road-Ready Supercar Coming to 2026 Detroit Auto Show

Now that Ford’s Mustang GTD is rolling out, what’s the automaker planning to come up with next? It’s offering a hint with an assortment of teaser images suggesting the newly renamed Ford Racing division will debut a “production road car” in January. Stay tuned, it seems for something big – and fast – to debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Headlight.News has more.

2027 Mercedes-Benz Stays Hot in the Cold

2027 Mercedes-Benz Stays Hot in the Cold

Mercedes-Benz is set to debut an all-new version of its GLB crossover next month and its expected to offer buyers a wide range of electrified drivetrain options, everything from mild hybrid to pure EV. Ahead of that official launch, Headlight.News got hold of some new pics showing the 2027 GLB undergoing cold weather testing at temps as low as -40 Fahrenheit – that includes a first look at the optional new MBUX Superscreen.

First Look: 2027 Kia  Telluride Gets a New Look Befitting a Flagship SUV

First Look: 2027 Kia  Telluride Gets a New Look Befitting a Flagship SUV

The Kia Telluride took things to a new level for the Korean carmaker when it made its debut in 2019, winning an assortment of awards and generating a new class of buyers. Now, the automaker is preparing to roll out a second-generation Telluride, offering up a first look at the 3-row SUV’s new design. Headlight.News has more.