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Nissan Kills Off Plans for Electric SUV, Revives Rugged Xterra Instead

Nissan Kills Off Plans for Electric SUV, Revives Rugged Xterra Instead

Even as it cuts back on plans to expand its EV line-up, Nissan says it’s bringing back the once-popular Xterra, a rugged off-road SUV it junked back in 2015. It could be joined by a new Infiniti model, both to be produced at Nissan’s underutilized plant in Canton, Mississippi. More from Headlight.News.

Tesla May Reveal “Affordable” Version of Model Y Today

Tesla May Reveal “Affordable” Version of Model Y Today

Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier this year promised to bring to market a more affordable EV and, with federal tax credits having ended last week this may be the perfect time to roll it out. The automaker’s account on X teased what could be a new, lower-cost version of the Model Y expected to debut on Tuesday. Headlight.News has more.

Acura Cancels ZDX EV While it Prepares to Launch the New RSX

Acura Cancels ZDX EV While it Prepares to Launch the New RSX

Acura has canceled production of the all-electric ZDX, largely due to weak sales and concerns about the future of the EV market. But the Japanese luxury brand isn’t giving up on battery power entirely. It’s moving forward on plans to launch the new RSX EV sometime next year, reports Headlight.News.

First Look: 2026 Nissan Sentra Shows Why Sedans Aren’t Dead

First Look: 2026 Nissan Sentra Shows Why Sedans Aren’t Dead

Nissan is one of a dwindling list of automakers remaining committed to the sedan market. What it revealed Tuesday morning suggests that decision could be well justified. The 2026 Nissan Sentra makes its appearance with a completely new look that downplays the compact sedan’s humble aspirations. And that’s just the start, reports Headlight.News.

Tariff Deal with Japan is Still Six Times More Than Before Trump Trade War

Tariff Deal with Japan is Still Six Times More Than Before Trump Trade War

Japan reached a trade deal with the Trump administration that will lower tariffs on its auto imports to 15%. That’s nearly half what the president’s trade war initially imposed on Japanese-made vehicles – but its still six times more than the duties in place before the Trump trade war – which means thousands of dollars in potential price hikes should automakers pass the tariffs on to consumers. More from Headlight.News.

First Drive: Turning Over a New (Nissan) Leaf

First Drive: Turning Over a New (Nissan) Leaf

Few vehicles have had more of an impact on the U.S. automotive market since the turn of the Millennium, even though Nissan Leaf has slipped into relative obscurity in an increasingly crowded EV segment. Can it regain its early luster? That’s what the Japanese automaker hopes as it rolls out an all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf offering a new crossover design, improved performance, substantially better range and plenty of other reasons to check it out. Add a surprisingly affordable price according to this Headlight.News review.

At “Pivotal Moment,” Nissan Prepares Product Blitz, Including Reborn Xterra, Electrified Rogue

At “Pivotal Moment,” Nissan Prepares Product Blitz, Including Reborn Xterra, Electrified Rogue

Nissan will roll out 20 new and updated products in less than two years for the North American market, top company executives told dealers meeting in Las Vegas this week. That will bring the return of the Xterra, for one thing, as well as a hybrid version of the brand’s best-selling Rogue model. Infiniti will also benefit from the plans, top officials, including global CEO Ivan Espinosa, said. More from Headlight.News.

EV Sales Set to Slide as Fed Tax Credits Expire – Forcing Desperate Automakers to Roll Out Big Deals

EV Sales Set to Slide as Fed Tax Credits Expire – Forcing Desperate Automakers to Roll Out Big Deals

EV sales will “flatten considerably” once federal tax credits expire at the end of September, according to a new study. Even with more affordable models coming to market, EV market share will be nearly half what was previously expected before Congress voted to eliminate the incentives. Hoping to clear out inventory before then, automakers have launched a variety of deals that could put some buyers behind the wheel of an EV for less than $100 a month. More from Headlight.News.