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.
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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.
Better Wages, More Time Off Critical, But Striking Autoworkers Also Want What They Gave up to Save Failing Automakers
Three weeks in, the UAW strike already cost the U.S. at least $4 billion, according to analysts. However, that number’s likely to rise given the lengthy list of demands from the union, could be described as “back to the future.” Find out why at Headlight.News.
Third Quarter New Vehicle Sales Outpace Analysts’ Predictions
New vehicle sales were strong in September rounding out a very robust third quarter. Automakers enjoyed an 18.8% jump compared to the year-ago numbers. Get details at Headlight.News.
With Lightning F-150 Flash, Ford Targets the “Sweet Spot”
New model offers longer range, a bigger screen, a more efficient heat pump, standard BlueCruise at a “more accessible price.” Check it out at Headlight.News.
As Layoffs Mount, UAW Claims Public Support
As the number of strikers rises so too does the number of layoffs. When workers walk, they end up impacting other plants, which end up shutting down. With no work for workers, they get laid off. Despite the downside, the UAW says the public is with them. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Tesla Shipping Cybertrucks But No Word on Promised First Delivery Event
The arrival of Tesla’s Cybertruck is often preceded by phrases like “oft-delayed” or “long overdue,” and the company’s missed another deadline, suggesting deliveries would start in Q3 and they won’t. This delay contributed to the company’s Q3 sales shortfall. Details at Headlight.News.
Farley Trying to Change Perception EV-Related Job Losses
Ford CEO Jim Farley and UAW President Shawn Fain are pointing fingers at one another as the strike by hourly workers continues, in part, due to potential job losses resulting from the shift to electric vehicles. Read the story at Headlight.News.
Tesla Takes a Tumble, Q3 Sales Slipping More than Expected
But the downturn could be short-lived as automaker is ready to roll out new models. Get the details at Headlight.News.