Nissan is taking a new tack on its attempted turnaround, especially in the U.S. The automaker revealed changes to its product plan for America, including a potential return to a longtime favorite: the Xterra. Get details at Headlight.News.
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Lexus Unveils All-New ES for 2026 in Shanghai
Luxury automaker Lexus took to the stage at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition to reveal the all-new 2026 Lexus ES — in hybrid and battery-electric form. The ES is the brand’s entry-level sedan. Find out more about the new model at Headlight.News.
Musk Says He’s Returning in a Month to Focus on Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attempted to use the EV maker’s earnings calls to quell concerns about his work with the Trump administration. He plans to leave his day-to-day role at the Department of Government Efficiency in a month to focus on Tesla. Get details about Musk’s plans and Tesla at Headlight.News.
Tesla’s Q1 Earnings Fall Short of Wall Street Expectations
EV maker Tesla’s first-quarter earnings didn’t meet Wall Street expectations. Analysts predicted the company’s earnings would be flat on a year-over-year basis, but the company’s revenues were down 9%, and its adjusted earnings slid 17%. Find out more at Headlight.News.
EV Sales See Big Jump Despite Buyers Paying More
Sales of new electric vehicles rose significantly last month as buyers raced to beat anticipated increase in prices due to Trump administration tariffs and the looming possibility of the end of federal tax credits. Is it still a good time to buy? Well, you’re going to pay more. Get details at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige AWD
When it comes to SUVs, flexibility is king! If you’re looking for a smaller 3-row midsize SUV, you’ve got plenty of options from Hyundai, Mitsubishi and others. However, the best of the group may be the 2025 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige AWD. Check out our review of the Sorento hybrid at Headlight.News.
Volkswagen Storms NYC With New, More Powerful 2026 Tiguan
Volkswagen came to the New York International Auto Show to reveal its all-new 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo. The new model will be marque’s flagship trim beginning with the 2026 model year. Fittingly, its more powerful and sportier than the rest of the Tiguan lineup, VW officials noted. Check out Headlight.News for the story.
Kia Keeps Hatchback Alive with 2026 K4 Hatch at New York Auto Show
While Kia’s big growth spurt during the last decade has been tied to its growing lineup of SUVs, the South Korean brand continues to produce impressive sedans, including the all-new K4 last year. Now it’s keeping another select favorite on the spec sheet: the hatchback with its new 2026 K4 Hatchback. Details at Headlight.News.
Toyota Amps Up GR Lineup Just in Time for NY Auto Show
Toyota’s looking to take NYC by storm during this year’s New York International Auto Show with a new introduction for its race-inspired GR lineup. The new GR Supra MkV Final Edition gives performance mavens something to look forward to, reports Headlight.News.
GM’s New UK Design Team Pushes Chevy Corvette Concept to Hypercar Status
If General Motors wanted to make a splash with the introduction of its new UK design studio, they managed it with the release of one of the center’s creative studies: an all-electric Chevy Corvette hypercar. Check it out at Headlight.News.
U.S. Traffic Deaths Fall 3.8% in 2024 Continuing Trend
U.S. roads were a bit safer last year, according initial estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The federal safety agency projects that 39,345 people died in traffic crashes last year — a 3.8% decline over 2023. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Hyundai Goes F-N Wild With Ioniq 6 N Coming in 2026
When Hyundai rolled out the newly updated all-electric Ioniq 6 recently, it talked about “more refined curves” and other updates. Those updates not only include the Ioniq 6 N Line variant, but there was also just a mention of the coming performance-oriented Ioniq 6 N. Headlight.News has details. Check out the story.