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Slowing Sales Means We Won’t Be Seeing These EVs in the U.S.

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2025 | *Daily News*, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, Business, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Government, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lucid, Maserati, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Regulatory, Rivian, Sales, Stellantis, Tariffs, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Ferrari on Thursday revealed details about its first battery-powered model, the Elettrica. But the Italian automaker is delaying a second EV. And it’s not alone. Ford has scrapped several all-electric models, while Nissan pulled the plug on the 2026 Ariya. Acura just ended production of the ZDX and Stellantis has abandoned the all-electric Ram REV. Those are among a growing list of planned EVs that no longer will make it into production — or will be substantially delayed. Here are some of the others.

Ferrari Teases First EV – and the Elettrica Will Deliver 1,000 hp and Gobs of Instant Torque

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, Ferrari, Green Power, Hybrids, Motorsports, Tariffs, Technology, trade

Who says EVs are dead? Not Ferrari. The Italian manufacturer has, if anything, provided new insight into what’s coming with the launch of its first all-electric model. And, to start with, it’s revealed the appropriately named Elettrica will punch out as much as 1,000 horsepower yet still manage to deliver 330 miles of range. Headlight.News has more.

Nissan Kills Off Plans for Electric SUV, Revives Rugged Xterra Instead

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 8, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Hybrids, Infiniti, Nissan, off-road

Even as it cuts back on plans to expand its EV line-up, Nissan says it’s bringing back the once-popular Xterra, a rugged off-road SUV it junked back in 2015. It could be joined by a new Infiniti model, both to be produced at Nissan’s underutilized plant in Canton, Mississippi. More from Headlight.News.

So Long, Kia Soul – Quirky Crossover Falls Victim to Declining Sales

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 7, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Kia, Nissan, Toyota

The Kia Soul, a boxy little crossover made popular by a series of commercials featuring dancing hamsters, will go out of production later this month, ending a 16-year run due to declining global sales. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla May Reveal “Affordable” Version of Model Y Today

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 7, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, BYD, Chevrolet, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Ford, Green Power, Nissan, Tariffs, Tesla, trade

Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier this year promised to bring to market a more affordable EV and, with federal tax credits having ended last week this may be the perfect time to roll it out. The automaker’s account on X teased what could be a new, lower-cost version of the Model Y expected to debut on Tuesday. Headlight.News has more.

Automakers Come Up With Their Own EV Deals to Offset Lost Federal Tax Credits

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 3, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Green Power, Hybrids, Hyundai, Regulatory

While federal EV tax credits expired on September 30, automakers hope to maintain sales momentum – or, at the least, head off a threatened slump – with makers like Hyundai, GM and Ford coming up with deals of their own, including big price cuts and incentives matching the lost federal tax credits. They could help boost demand, according to a new Harris poll. More from Headlight.News.

It’s No Longer “If,” But “When” Chinese Automakers Will Crack Open the U.S. Market

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 3, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, BYD, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, EVs and batteries, Ford, geely, General Motors, Government, Green Power, Hybrids, Tariffs, Toyota, trade, Volkswagen

Tariffs enacted by Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump effectively closed the door on auto imports from China – only a few products now entering the U.S. But, despite the current hefty tariffs, observers expect that the Trump administration will soon open the American market up to Chinese products, while also encouraging manufacturers like BYD and Geely to set up U.S. manufacturing operations. While American motorists would likely welcome vehicles like the $20,000 BYD Dolphin, this could pose an “existential threat” to traditional automakers, reports Headlight.News.

Lexus Bids Farewell to Flagship LS with Limited-Run Heritage Edition

by Paul Eisenstein | Oct 1, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, BMW, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Lexus, Mercedes

It was the sedan that showed the world Japan could truly compete with the best European luxury brands. But after a 36-year run, the Lexus LS is about to drive off into the sunset, the victim of declining demand for highline sedans. The automaker will give the LS one last hurrah in the form of the limited-run Heritage Edition.

Road Rage is Everywhere, Reports AAA, as Man Shot and Killed in Phoenix Incident

by Paul Eisenstein | Sep 29, 2025 | *Daily News*, Car Culture, Consumer Guides

Americans seem to be mad about everything these days and nowhere is that more apparent than on our roadways. Fully 96% of U.S. motorists admit they’ve cut off another driver or committed some other aggressive act over the past year, according to a new AAA study. In one incident over the weekend, reports Headlight.News, a man was shot and killed.

Acura Cancels ZDX EV While it Prepares to Launch the New RSX

by Paul Eisenstein | Sep 26, 2025 | *Daily News*, Acura, Business, Chevrolet, Consumer Guides, EVs and batteries, General Motors, Green Power, Honda, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Sales, Stellantis, Tariffs

Acura has canceled production of the all-electric ZDX, largely due to weak sales and concerns about the future of the EV market. But the Japanese luxury brand isn’t giving up on battery power entirely. It’s moving forward on plans to launch the new RSX EV sometime next year, reports Headlight.News.

Ford Latest Recall: A Dangerous Steering Defect

by Paul Eisenstein | Sep 26, 2025 | *Daily News*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, Ford, Lincoln, Recalls, Regulatory

Ford has now topped 110 recalls this year, but the latest could be one of the most serious, the automaker warning owners of 115,000 Super Duty pickups that they could face a dangerous defect leading to a complete loss of steering control. Headlight.New has more.

First Drive: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla – Better in Ways You Might Not Notice

by Paul Eisenstein | Sep 25, 2025 | *Daily News*, *Reviews*, Business, Car Culture, Consumer Guides, First Drive, Motorsports, Racing, Toyota

Toyota delivered a shock to the system when it rolled out the GR Corolla a few years back, Transforming its plain vanilla hatchback into a formidable track and street racer. Could it get even better? Headlight.News headed out to Sonoma Raceway to find out. Here’s our review of the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla.

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