With its planned merger with Honda now likely dead, Nissan desperately needs to come up with the products that can help it head off a further decline in sales and earnings. It’s dropped a teaser showing some of what it now has in the pipeline ready to debut over the next two years – and the emphasis is on electrified drivetrain technology, with a Rogue PHEV, e-Power models and even a new Nissan Leaf in the works.
GM execs squash potential plans for a Camaro revival as the company apparently decides the business case for a model wasn;t strong enough to even attempt it.
Two weeks after halting talks that would have resulted in some form of partnership between Honda Motor and its faltering rival, Nissan Motor, Honda officials say they’re willing to resume discussions. There is one caveat: current Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida needs to step down. Get details at Headlight.News.
Automakers and auto buyers could face new import tariffs, based on comments made by Pres. Donald Trump. Such a move would drive up costs not only for foreign-made vehicles but likely also will impact many of those assembled in the U.S. as most of those rely on imported parts and components. With the average transaction price for new vehicles already near record levels, analysts warn, many buyers could be priced out of the market. And, with some trade partners already warning they would strike back with new tariffs of their own, U.S. auto exports may also take a big hit.
Kia shows off the production version of the EV4 as the company prepares to bring its EV technology to mainstream buyers in an attempt to expand demand of their growing lineup of vehicles.
When there's heavy snow in the forecast, you want the Subaru Outback to be sure you get home safely. Our critic spent a week with the Touring XT trim package to see how it would handle and was greeted with a rare snow storm along the Oregon coast to check things out....
In this week’s episode of the HLN podcast we talk about the dip in vehicle dependability and production while trouble continues to dog Nissan and Tesla. We also review the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally before hanging up our driving helmet and taking a drive into the hallowed halls of This Week in Automotive History.
BMW has an all-electric version of the venerable 3-Series in the works and, as with much of its upcoming line-up, the changes will be significant. And that doesn’t end with the switch to battery power. To make sure the 3-Series EV lives up to expectations, BMW has developed a “superbrain,” dubbed the “Heart of Joy,” that will help deliver the brand’s familiar driving experience. It’s offering some insight into what’s coming with the new BMW Vision Driving Experience concept vehicle. Here’s more.
Audi becomes the latest car brand to confirm it’s moving upmarket with its models as the brand attempts to add a jolt to slumping sales.
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear acknowledges demand for sub $30,000 sports car and admits that there’s a market for one as more customers want an affordable performance car.
Millions of people appear to be suffering from problems dubbed “Long COVID.” Now, it seems, the vehicle you bought during the pandemic may have similar problems, according to J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. Reliability issues have grown worse for vehicles produced during the worst of the COVID crisis.
New sketches suggest Volkswagen is preparing smaller EVs to win over budget minded buyers.