It came as far from a surprise when Kia confirmed plans to introduce a new version of its long-in-the-tooth Forte sedan at the New York Auto Show last spring. Nor were we shocked to learn the new model would get an entirely new name. But, after finally getting a chance to drive the 2025 Kia K4, we were struck by just how much better it is than the outgoing four-door model. Here’s our review.
Podcast
Headlight.News For The Week of 12-2-2024 – Shakeup at Stellantis – Tesla Trouble – GM Gets Spot In F1 & More
In this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about the surprise shake-up at Stellantis, Tesla's Latest Troubles, GM's newfound place in F1 (through Cadillac) and a new car review before taking a look at This Week in Automotive History. Click Here to listen and tell...
CEO Carlos Tavares Tenders his Resignation as Problems Grow for Stellantis
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned unexpectedly on Sunday, the automaker saying “different views have emerged” in recent weeks as the Euro-American automaker struggled to come up with a way to reverse weakened sales and earnings. No immediate successor was named, though it appears that the automaker’s Chairman John Elkann effectively will take control until a replacement is named. This is a breaking story. Headlight.News will have a longer analysis shortly.
Headlight.News For The Week of 11-25-2024 – L.A. Auto Show Debuts – VW’s Cupra Brand Coming To The U.S. and More
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about some of the important debuts that happened at the L.A. Auto Show, VW’s Cupra brand coming to the U.S., and we go for a spin in a new vehicle. We also make a rest stop and take a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Headlight.News For The Week of 11-18-2024
In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about how Ford got the second-largest fine ever issued by the NHTSA while Cruise Automotive also pays a fine of its own. We also talk about Hyundai's newest CEO and go for a spin in the Honda Prologue EV before we take a...
Headlight.News For The Week of 11-11-2024 – Trump’s Potential Impact On Auto Industry – Major Job Cuts – SEMA 2024 – This Week in Automotive History and More
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about Trump’s potential impact on the auto industry and the major job cuts that are rippling across the automotive industry. We also visit SEMA 2024 and review a new vehicle before taking a stop to look at This Week in Automotive History.
Headlight.News For The Week of 11-4-2024 – Car Sales Surge – Losses for Ford and Stellantis – Hyundai Drops Clues About Ioniq 9 and More
In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about the surge in car sales, Hyundai dropping hints about the Ioniq 9, and big losses for Ford and Stellantis. We also go for a spin in the Nissan Kicks and take a look at this week in Automotive history Click Here to...
Headlight.News for The Week of 10-29-2024 – Scout Returns – GM and Tesla Deliver Surprises In Their Earnings Reports – Cheap Tesla Dead & More
In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about the return of Scout, the surprises Tesla and GM delivered at their earnings calls, and the demise of the entry-level Tesla. We also review a new offering from Mercedes Benz and take a look at This Week in Automotive...
Headlight.news Podcast For The Week of 10-14-2024 – Tesla Debuts Cybercab – Exec Shakeups at Tesla and Stellantis – Toyota ad Hyundai Team up and More
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss Tesla's unveiling of the CyberCab and the exec shakeup it and fellow firm Stellantis are experiencing. We also reveal a new team-up between Toyota and Hyundai before taking a look at This Week in Automotive History....
Headlight News for The Week of 9-30 – 2024 – Struggling Stellantis – Carlos Ghosn Remember Him? – Review Jeep Rubicon Final Edition – This Week in Automotive History
In this week’s episode of the Headlight.News podcast we talk about Stellantis’s ongoing struggles as well as Carlos Ghosn emerging from the shadows to contend with more legal issues. We also review the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Final Edition and take a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Headlight News for The Week of 9-9-24 – Decline In Highway Deaths – Rise Of August Car Sales & More
In this week's episode of the Headlight.News podcast we talk about the decline in highway deaths and the rise in new car sales for the month of August. We also take a new vehicle out for a spin and also take a look at This Week in Automotive History. Click...
Headlight News For The Week of 9-2-2024 – GM Sued Again – Shakeup at Polestar – Fire At Rivian – Volvo EX90 Review and More –
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss GM's latest court battle, the fire at Rivian's plant, and a surprise shakeup at struggling EV maker Polestar. We also review the 2024 Volvo EX90 before making a detour to take a look at This Week in Automotive...