New report Nissan’s plans to cut production and jobs in the U.S. as the Japanese automaker continues to try to cling to life.
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Infiniti Makes it Official: Here’s What Models are Coming…and Going
As Headlight.News first reported, Infiniti will drop its two base SUVs as it restructures its product line-up and business model. But it will add its first EVs and some other new products. Here’s the complete story, now made official as the automaker meets with its dealers to outline the new program.
Exclusive: Infiniti to Tell Dealers It’s Downsizing Current Line-Up – But Adding Two New EVs
Struggling to counter an ongoing decline in sales, Infiniti has downsized its dealer operations and scaled up incentives. Now, as retailers gather in New Orleans for the annual National Automobile Dealers Assoc. convention, the luxury brand is set to reveal major changes in its product strategy. Among other things, at least two familiar product lines will end their run while Infiniti prepares to add its first all-electric models.
Headlight.News For The Week of 1-20-2025
In this week’s episode of the podcast we talk about auto prices hitting record highs and more buyers ending up underwater as a result. We also review the Nissan Armada before taking a look at This Week in Automotive History.
Honda Wants Nissan To Buyout Renault’s Shares As Merger Faces Its First Hurdle
The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan encounters its first major hurdle as Honda demands Nissan buy out Renault’s shares.
Electrified Vehicles Drive China Auto Sales to Record 31.4 Million, Twice U.S. Volume
After several weak years triggered by the COVID pandemic, Chinese auto sales surged to a new record nearly twice that of the U.S. market. And strong demand for EVs and hybrids played a critical role, according to industry data. Meanwhile, Chinese auto exports also surged to record levels. More from Headlight.News.
Back to Basics at a Very Downsized Detroit Auto Show
Once one of the most important auto shows in North America, if not the world, the annual Motor City event returned to its original January schedule after a brief summer run. But what has been renamed the Detroit Auto Show is a mere fraction of the size of what it was during its glory days. Headlight.News looks at what has happened — and why.
Electric Mustang Mach-E Outsells Ford’s Classic Coupe – and Is Anyone Really Surprised?
It may be the best-selling pony car on the market but the classic, gas-powered Ford Mustang coupe was outsold by the all-electric Mustang Mach-E last year. If anything, the EV gained significant momentum in 2024, something that one of Ford’s key competitors could take as encouragement as it launches its own, all-electric muscle car.
New Patent Adds Fuel To Nissan Xterra Rumors
New patent filing suggests Nissan is preparing to revive the Xterra as the company continues its fight for survival.
The Big Automotive Stories We Expect in 2025
The new year is likely to be a big year when it comes to the auto industry, especially with a new president coming into office who has signaled plans to scrap EV sales incentives and enact hefty new tariffs on imported auto parts and fully assembled vehicles. We’ve...
The Biggest Automotive Stories of 2024
Oh, what a year it was. 2024 took saw a number of predictable stories top our coverage on Headlight.News, but the year also saw some surprising twists and turns — like the planned merger between Honda and Nissan – that no one likely would, or could, have predicted 12 months ago. There was some good news for consumers, and some bad. Some automakers made out like bandits, while others are now struggling with an uncertain future. Here are the 2024 stories that our editorial team found most compelling.
Headlight.News For The Week of 12-30-2024
In this week’s episode of the podcast we talk about soaring car sales, Honda and Nissan’s plans to merge, and even more problems for Tesla. We also review the Mini JCW Countryman and take a look at This Week in Automotive History