Nissan cuts prices on 2024 Nissan Ariya as the market for EVs heats up. The move is seen as an attempt to spur demand for the slow-selling EV CUV. Get details at Headlight.News.
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“High Likelihood” Nissan Will Invest $400 Million in Alliance with Fisker
Struggling Fisker Inc. could get tossed a lifeline by Japan’s second-largest automaker. In turn, Nissan could gain some much-needed momentum as it struggles to catch up to key competitors in the EV market, according to a new report. A deep source, meanwhile, tells Headlight.News “there is a high likelihood” the alliance could come together in the coming month.
Q&A: Chris & Julie Ramsey Talk About Their 10-Month, Pole-to-Pole Journey in an EV
Julie Ramsay had no idea what to expect when husband Chris Ramsey bought his first Nissan Leaf a decade ago — but the two quickly fell in love with EVs and, since then, have headed out on a series of adventures to test the limits of the technology and disprove many of the myths about battery technology. They first drove entirely around England, then took a 10,000-mile adventure to Mongolia. Their latest adventure set a new record, driving 22,000 miles over 10 months from the North to South poles. In an exclusive interview, Headlight.News spoke with the Ramseys about their pole-to-pole adventure – and what might be next.
Mitsubishi Turns to Allies to Flesh Out its Meager Lineup
Despite a modest increase in sales last year, Mitsubishi Motors earnings took a tumble during the most recent quarter. Bargain-basement pricing and rising incentives took much of the blame. But it hasn’t helped that the automaker has a miniscule product lineup that leaves little for dealers to sell. Company officials now hope to tap allies Nissan and Renault to help add new products to help put Mitsubishi back on the radar, especially in the critical U.S. market.
2024 Nissan Versa Is the Cheapest New Car in America. But Is It Any Good?
If you want a brand-new car in the United States in 2024, it’s going to cost you $17,530 before options, taxes and tags. That’s the base price and destination charge of the 2024 Nissan Versa, the least-expensive new car you can buy. But how does it drive? Find out at Headlight.News.
Healthy January Sales Get Car Business Off to Good Start in 2024
Japanese automakers, boosted by their hybrid technology, posted sales gains in January, and South Korean automakers saw sales of their EVs increase. Get the details about January sales at Headlight.News.
Falling Car Prices, Nissan Delays EVs and the Best and Worst States for Drivers Make up Headlight News Podcast
This week’s Headlight News for the Week of 1-22-24 discusses the dip in new vehicle prices last year, Nissan delaying its next round of electric vehicles as well as the best and worst states for drivers. Get the podcast at Headlight.News.
Nissan Delaying Two U.S.-Made EVs — Again
Nissan delays the launch of two all-electric sedans it had planned to produce at its factory in Canton, Mississippi. The move comes as the auto industry, overall, reacts to a slowdown in the growth of EV sales. Headlight.News has more.
EV Sales Could Slow as Tesla, Nissan, GM Lose U.S. Tax Credits on Some Models
The New Year brings bad news for potential EV buyers as only a handful of models now qualify for federal tax credits of up to $7,500. That’s because of new requirements covering the sourcing of batteries and raw materials like lithium and cobalt. Among the brands impacted are Tesla, Nissan, General Motors and Ford. And analysts worry this could further slow growth of EV sales.
Dozens More EVs Coming in 2025 and 2026
At least 40 new battery-electric vehicles are due to reach U.S. showrooms in 2024 — and that’s a conservative estimate as we’ve had a number of surprises dropped on us by both domestic and foreign-owned brands. If anything, the flood of EV offerings will likely accelerate going forward. Here’s a look at some of the models we’re expecting in 2025 and 2026. Headlight.News checks out 45 of them.
A Week With: 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Sports Improved Looks, Same performance
It’s hard to believe there once was a time when the Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota 4Runner competed fender to fender for off-road supremacy. After a 10-year split, the Pathfinder appears ready rumble off-road again. Check it out in our review at Headlight.News.
Automotive Journalists Save Needy Puppies
Automotive journalists combined forces with automakers and with dog rescue operations in the Midwest to bring 12 adoptable dogs westward to find permanent homes. The doglift balances the supply and demand and delivers new pets in time for Christmas. Read the whole heartwarming story at Headlight.News.