While Nissan is launching a third-generation Leaf for 2026, the Japanese automaker has decided to drop its other battery-electric vehicle, the Ariya, for the 2026 model year. More from Headlight. News.
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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
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
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 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.
Canada Now Imports More Vehicles from Mexico than U.S. Due to Trump Tariff War
Auto exports from the U.S. to its northern neighbor have plunged in the wake of the Trump tariff war, Canada now importing more vehicles from Mexico for the first time in three decades.
A Week With: 2025 Ford Ranger SuperCrew 4X4 Lariat
The latest- generation Ford Ranger has grown bigger and more lavishly equipped, but it’s still dramatically smaller than the full-size F-series which is simply too much truck for many potential pickup buyers. Is it the right midsize option, however? Read the whole review at Headlight.News.
Japanese Auto Imports Face 15% Tariff Under New Trade Deal
As part of a new trade deal, Japanese auto imports will now face 15% reciprocal tariffs, down from the earlier 25% levied as part of Pres. Donald Trump’s trade war. Japan also agreed to set up a $550 billion fund to back investments in the United States. More from Headlight.News.
Nissan Shutting Flagship Factory in Japan; One of 10 to Close in Recovery Bid
Nissan will close its flagship Oppama Plant by March 2028, the automaker announced Tuesday, as it begins the process of paring back production in a bid to survive. The Re:Nissan recovery plan eventually will see seven of 17 Nissan assembly plants shut down, with 20,000 jobs eliminated. More from Headlight.News.
Nissan Postpones Two U.S.-Made EVs After Congress Kills Tax Credits
Nissan is delaying by at least ten months the launch of two battery-electric vehicles it had planned to build in the United States. The move was blamed on the vote by Congress to phase out federal EV tax credits at the end of September. More from Headlight.News.
U.S. Auto Sales Stall as Trump Tariffs Take Hold
“The party’s over,” said one key analyst. While domestic carmakers reported a modest upturn boost in sales for June, the U.S. auto market largely stalled out as buyers began pulling back due to price increases caused by the Trump tariffs on imported autos and auto parts. Headlight.News has more on the winners and losers.
Lexus, Nissan, GM Rise to the Top in 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Looking for the brands delivering the highest levels of initial quality? Lexus and Nissan rose to the top in this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, while General Motors had more top-ranked models than any other manufacturer. There were some surprises in this year’s IQS by Jaguar and Ram. But, yet again, motorists pointed to onboard technology as the biggest source of trouble. More from Headlight.News.