Nissan continues to target value-minded buyers with the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Revamped Kicks gets updated exterior styling, new technology, and a revised pricing ladder as it attempts to stand out against a growing pool of compact crossover entries.

Nissan continues to target value-minded buyers with the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Revamped Kicks gets updated exterior styling, new technology, and a revised pricing ladder as it attempts to stand out against a growing pool of compact crossover entries.
The faulty Takata airbag inflator recall continues to cause problems for automakers with Ford issuing a Do-Not-Drive Advisory to owners of Ford vehicles that have been part of the three recalls involving the dangerous inflators who have not yet had their vehicles repaired. Find out more at Headlight.News
It was billed as an “interview” with presidential candidate Donald Trump but billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk used the Monday night event on social media service X to promote the benefits of EVs – those from Tesla, in particular. It’s no easy sell, at least to the former president’s followers.
Tesla has stopped taking orders for the $61,000 Cybertruck, making a $100,000 version of the electric pickup the new base offering. The move surprised many observers as demand appears to be falling well short of initial expectations – and comes just days after Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged Cybertruck may be overpriced.
Troubles for the 2024 Volvo EX90 continue to pile up as the Swedish luxury car company is forced to raise prices due to “high material costs.” Dealerships are not happy and are now beginning to voice their frustrations.
GMC is giving the compact Terrain crossover a new, bolder look for 2025, while upgrading its powertrain and technology – including the new Google built-in system. It also adopts a new, three-trim strategy that should be easier for buyers to figure out. But you may have to wait a but to get the version of the 2025 GMC Terrain you want, as Headlight.News explains.
Last year automaker after automaker agreed to use Tesla’s Charging System, more precisely the unique plug. They did this, of course, to gain access to the Supercharger network, and Tesla certainly welcomed the expected cash that should roll in with it. However, this left EV owners whose vehicles still had the non-Tesla ports twisting in the wind. However, change is coming, reports Headlight.News.
Kia’s K8 sedan is a glimpse into the brand’s new styling language as it also prepares to enter a world where SUVs and other utilities have become the dominant forces in automotive sales.
As the 2024 Presidential campaign moves into higher gear, the U.S. auto industry is once again at the center of the nation’s political conversation. There are numerous places where candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump conflict. But they suddenly seem to agree on one key issue – sort of – EVs.
Slow to get into the EV market, Acura is making up for lost time. With its first, the ZDX, soon to reach showrooms, the luxury brand is hinting at what could come next with this teaser image. The “segment defying” Acura Performance EV Concept is set to debut at Monterey Car Week later this month.
Automakers face a slew of problems regularly: emissions compliance, workplace or office issues, quality shortcomings and more. However, the problem of counterfeit parts affects them all. Mercedes-Benz works with law enforcement globally to combat the problem, which can make vehicles less safe and certainly takes money out of the automaker’s coffers. Check out what Mercedes and the rest of the industry is dealing with at Headlight.News.
While it’s easy to dismiss sedans as an outdated body style, there’s still a sizable share of U.S. buyers committed to “three-box” designs. That’s especially true in the luxury segment. And while Mercedes-Benz has paired back its line a bit over the last several years, it remains committed to offer buyers at least a few key options, starting with the 2024 CLA250. Here’s our review.