Subaru’s 2027 product lineup is getting all charged up with the all-new Getaway EV and the new Forester Wilderness Hybrid, which debuted at the New York International Auto Show earlier today. Get the details at Headlight.News.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
For The 1%, Mercedes Makes an Even Plusher Maybach S-Class
You can never be too rich, it’s been said, nor drive something ever more plush. So it seems, anyway, based upon the continuing upgrades to the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Following up on the mid-cycle refresh of the “mainstream” S-Class, the German automaker takes things to new extremes with its flagship sedan – posing a challenge to the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. More from Headlight.News.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 3-23-26
This week’s Headlight News podcast looks what’s coming at the NY Auto Show next week, BMW’s newest iteration of the i3, and why Hyundai’s ordered dealers to stop selling the new Palisade. We also offer up some insights about the 2027 Kia Telluride after our time behind the week and more. Take a listen. Tell us what you think!
A Week With: 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS400 4Matic
To paraphrase a deep and meaningful movie line, “Something is afoot at Mercedes-Benz.” With apologies to fans of Mercedes and “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” change is in the air at the German luxury carmaker when it comes to its EQS lineup. We see just how much in our review of the 2026 EQS 400 at Headlight.News.
All-New BMW i3 Makes its World Debut
An all-new BMW i3 made its debut Wednesday, the second entry in its Neue Klasse series that takes a radical new approach to the design and engineering of the Bavarian automaker’s battery-electric vehicle line-up. Headlight.News takes a closer look at the sporty, all-electric sedan.
Infiniti Teases New QX65 Ahead of March 26 Debut
Times have been tough for Infiniti. The luxury arm of Nissan Motor Co. has been rebuilding, pretty much from the ground up. The next step in the process begins late next week with the debut of the new Infiniti QX65, the automaker confirmed. Here’s what Headlight.News knows about it.
Headlight News Podcast for the Week of 3-16-26
On this week’s Headlight News podcast, we cover how EV sales will be affected by $4 gas, Honda’s big financial hit, Mazda’s launch of the CX-5 hybrid and review the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Review.
A Week With: 2026 Mazda3 2.5 S Premium
With so much focus on Mazda’s midsize and large SUVs, it can be difficult to remember that it was smaller vehicles like the Mazda 626 sedan and 323 hatchback that put the brand on the map. If you’re looking for a little reminder of just how good Mazda’s legacy of compact hatchbacks is, spend a week with the 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 S Premium — with a 6-speed manual. See how we liked it at Headlight.News.