Is HID technology new?
A. HID lighting has been gaining ground over the past several years. HID lighting systems were first offered as an option on high-end luxury cars and are currently offered as standard equipment on 20% of all European vehicles. HID made its North American debut in 1995 on the Lincoln Mark VIII and today, HID headlights are available in the U.S. as standard on several high-end models. Although halogen is still used on the majority of vehicles manufactured today, HID will continue to make headway due to its safety and performance benefits. Q.