Waymo says it knows the way to San Jose as it puts driverless taxis on the freeway in Silicon Valley. The initiative beat out arch-rival Tesla, which just promised to pay Elon Musk billions to expand its robotaxi business. Headlight.News has more.
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First Look: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder
Squaring off against some of the industry’s most popular three-row SUVs, the Nissan Pathfinder gets a number of updates for the 2026 model year that includes upgraded technology and a more rugged look, backed by an upgraded Rock Creek package for those who want improved off-road capabilities. Headlight.News offers this first look at the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder.
McLaren Tells Dealers SUV Coming as Part of New Product Blitz
British supercar brand McLaren confirmed to dealers that it will roll out a procession of new models each year through 2028, including a first-ever SUV. Headlight.News has more.
2027 Mercedes-Benz Stays Hot in the Cold
Mercedes-Benz is set to debut an all-new version of its GLB crossover next month and its expected to offer buyers a wide range of electrified drivetrain options, everything from mild hybrid to pure EV. Ahead of that official launch, Headlight.News got hold of some new pics showing the 2027 GLB undergoing cold weather testing at temps as low as -40 Fahrenheit – that includes a first look at the optional new MBUX Superscreen.
2026 Nissan Sentra Price Up Nearly 4% as Tariffs Take a Bite
Sentra is a critical model line for Nissan in the U.S. and the automaker is betting big on the 2026 makeover. But while it’s still being positioned as an affordable entry, the new model’s price rises by as much as 4%. It’s the latest new model to see a big jump as the industry copes with rising costs and the impact of the Trump auto tariffs. More from Headlight.News.
First Look: 2027 Kia Telluride Gets a New Look Befitting a Flagship SUV
The Kia Telluride took things to a new level for the Korean carmaker when it made its debut in 2019, winning an assortment of awards and generating a new class of buyers. Now, the automaker is preparing to roll out a second-generation Telluride, offering up a first look at the 3-row SUV’s new design. Headlight.News has more.
Already on Hold, Ford May Scrap F-150 Lightning Production Entirely
Sales have never lived up to expectation for the Ford F-150 Lightning, one of the market’s first all-electric pickups. The automaker idled production last month due to a shortage of aluminum and officials there reportedly are considering whether to scrap the nameplate entirely. Headlight.News has more.
Park Your Car Now! Jeep Warns Owners of 375,000 PHEVs Batteries Could Fail and Catch Fire
Stellantis has become the latest automaker to warn owners to park their vehicles becuase defective batteries could cause them to catch fire. The recall covers 375,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids. More from Headlight.News.
SEMA Show Swings into Las Vegas and Here are Some of the Coolest Cars and Trucks on Display
Who says the American love affair with the automobile has ended? You’d never know that if you were in Las Vegas this week for the annual SEMA Show. Short for the Specialty Equipment Market Association its routinely ranked as one of the two biggest events in Sin City, bringing out tens of thousands of people to check out the latest in automotive parts and accessories, from dangly air fresheners to high-performance “crate engines.” More than 1,000 exhibitors will be on hand, including automakers like Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Toyota and Headlight.News has this preview.
As EV Sales Crash, Kia Delays U.S. Debut of Compact EV4
October brought bad news for automakers, EV sales tumbling sharply following the phase-out of federal tax credits. With demand not expected to recover any time soon, Kia has decided to put the U.S. launch of its most affordable battery-electric vehicle, the EV4, on hold. More from Headlight.News.
Disconnected: U.S. Auto Sales Tumble as EV Credits Disappear, Vehicle Prices Continue Surging
Automakers suffered saw a sharp drop in electric vehicle sales during October as federal EV tax credit ended. But even sales of gas models leveled off as prices, driven higher by Trump’s auto tariffs, drove many mainstream buyers out of the market. As Headlight.News reports, the industry has become more dependent than ever on affluent households for new sales.
Subaru Reveals Two STI Concepts – But Which is Slated for Production?
It’s been three long years since Subaru sent its iconic WRX STI off into retirement. And there’s been plenty of speculation about whether a replacement might follow. The answer appears to be yes, based on what the automaker revealed during this week’s Japan Mobility Show. But that news conference raised another question: which of the two STI concepts it rolled out – one gas powered, the other all-electric – will actually make it into production? Headlight.News has more from Tokyo.