Nissan is going to extremes — for the Japan Mobility Show, that is. The automaker plans to reveal an assortment of EV show cars at the annual event and, after giving us a sense of how it might plug into city life with the Hyper Urban Crossover, it’s now taking us out on the trail with the eco-friendly Nissan Hyper Adventure concept.
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If the 2023 Kia EV6 GT is the Future, Sign Us Up Now
With graceful curves, an attractive cabin laden with plenty of convenience technology and advanced driver assistance systems to match, the 2023 Kia EV6 gives EVs plenty of appeal. However, a less-than-stellar range is a drawback to all that power and performance. Check out the review at Headlight.News.
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Mercedes-Maybach Goes Up, Up and Away!
Space, the final frontier? It seems like space tourism is finally becoming a real thing. And Mercedes-Maybach wants to get in on the action. But its partnership with Space Perspective, which bills itself as a “carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company” will take passengers up into the heavens in an appropriately luxurious style. Get the story at Headlight.News.
Tesla Cuts Prices Again as it Pushes for Full-Year Delivery Goal
EV leader Tesla is cutting prices again. The sales leader in the segment is looking to offset some economic uncertainties in order to set another full-year sales record. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Q&A: Vinay Shahani, Vice President of Lexus Marketing
With the arrival of the Lexus TX, Lexus is finally clarifying its three-row SUV lineup with very distinct offerings. Headlight.News sat down with Vinay Shahani, vice president of Lexus marketing, to talk about the Lexus lineup and how the brand is changing.
Karma Teases Debut of All-Electric Supercoupe
Ready to emerge from the mist, Karma Automotive is planning to show it’s ready to compete with a “rapidly paced product plan.” And, as Headlight.News has learned, that will include a new, all-electric supercoupe set to debut in Las Vegas Nov. 11.
Kia Niro SX Touring Hybrid Brings the Goods — Inexpensively
With gas prices still high and electric vehicle price tags even higher, finding a reasonably priced hybrid crossover seems like a wise choice for many new car buyers. However, there so many options, it can cause a bit of mental paralysis. Headlight.News suggests a look at the 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring PHEV.
Toyota Unveils a New Lunar Rover Vehicle
Toyota’s CALTY design studio unveils a new lunar rover concept vehicle as the facility celebrates five decades of design. Find out more about the California-based enterprise — and its lunar cruiser — at Headlight.News.
As Hyundai, Genesis and Kia Sign On, Here Are the Automakers Adopting Tesla’s NACS Charging Standard
Hyundai, Genesis and Kia are the latest brands set to migrate to Tesla’s NACS plug and Supercharger network. Headlight.News looks at why, and also lists the other EV manufacturers partnering with Tesla.
Lucid Air Touring Pushes Edge of EV Excellence
Among only a handful of EV startups to make it into showrooms, Lucid has delivered an impressive first product with the Air sedan. Among the various trims, the Air Touring may be most impressive from the bang-for-the-buck factor, but we did find room for improvement. Check it out at Headlight.News.
Nissan Reveals Urban Concept Vehicle Before Tokyo Show
Japanese automaker Nissan showed off the first of a series of concept vehicles it plans to display at the Japan Mobility Show at the end of October. The Hyper Urban crossover is a four-seater with an unmistakable look. Check it out at Headlight.News.