As it looks for ways to raise sales in the U.S., its second-largest market, Nissan is focusing on its e-Power hybrid technology for its popular Rogue SUV. The technology is similar to using a range extender on an EV. Get details at Headlight.News.
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A Week With: 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV
EV sales remain constant, in some measure because consumers have more choices than ever. While Tesla remains the leader, plenty of automakers are making inroads into the segment, like Chevrolet with its 2025 Blazer EV RS with all-wheel drive. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
Iconic Wienermobiles Take on The Brickyard in the Wienie 500
Typically, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is filled with the sounds of open-wheel racers zipping around the oval at speeds in excess of 200 mph. However, this year, The Brickyard is playing host to a different kind of race: the Wienie 500. Get details about it at Headlight.News.
Dodge Cuts R/T from Charger Daytona Lineup, Gas Model Coming
Sales of the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona have been underwhelming. The Fratzonic exhaust hasn’t been music to the ears of muscle car mavens, but to bolster the numbers, a gas-powered version is coming. To make room, Dodge cut the R/T base model leaving only the all-electric Scat Pack available for 2026. Get details at Headlight.News.
GMC Reveals More Capable Hummer EV for 2026
When the GMC Hummer EV Truck rolled out a few years back, the industry really hadn’t seen anything like it. It was big and burly, yet nimble and fast. And it was all-electric offering up eye-popping horsepower and torque numbers, as well as speed times. Now, the brand’s improved upon the first entry just in time for the 2026 model year. Go to Headlight.News for details.
Is Toyota Hoping for a Bargain in Nissan?
Everyone loves a deal, and apparently, when it comes to Nissan, Honda wasn’t the only one kicking the tires — Toyota reportedly had some interest. According to reports, after the talks with Honda collapsed, a Toyota executive had discussions with Nissan officials. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Toyota Makes Waves With New Cooler Color for TRD Pro Lineup
Toyota routinely looks to separate its rough-and-ready TRD Pro from the pack with a specialty color. After several years of warm color choices in reds and oranges, designers decided to be cool, introducing Wave Maker, a lighter blue color that looks almost like a shade of teal. Get details at Headlight.News.
Buyers Still Considering EVs Despite Potential End of Tax Breaks
New vehicle shoppers are still looking at buying or leasing a new electric vehicle, according to a new study, despite the potential elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit by the Trump administration. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Toyota Amps Up the Power on its 2026 bZ with Woodland Off-Road EV
Toyota got a lot of feedback about perceived shortcomings of its first electric vehicle. Clearly, it took the criticism to heart because on the heels of rolling out the new version of the bZ with more range, it showed off a more powerful model: the 2026 bZ Woodland edition. Check it out at Headlight.News.
Looking for a Good Deal on a New Car? It’s Not Getting Easier
Between rising prices courtesy of tariffs and other costs, interest rates still higher than consumers are used to and shrinking inventories, finding a good deal on a new vehicle is tougher than ever. Get details at Headlight.News.
Toyota Bulks Up bZ Electric Vehicle Performance for 2026 Model Year
A reluctant participant in the growth of electric vehicle development, Toyota’s answering the call to bolster the performance characteristics of its first EV, the bZ4X — including a new name, now just the bZ. Check out the improvements at Headlight.News.
Times Get Tougher at Nissan with 10K More Layoffs Coming
Nissan’s push to get back to prosperity continues to take it through tough times. The company apparently is preparing to layoff 10,000 workers — in addition to the 9,000 it’s already sent packing. This news comes as it prepares to release a quarterly earnings loss in the billions of dollars. Find out more at Headlight.News.