Nissan is taking a new tack on its attempted turnaround, especially in the U.S. The automaker revealed changes to its product plan for America, including a potential return to a longtime favorite: the Xterra. Get details at Headlight.News.
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Lexus Unveils All-New ES for 2026 in Shanghai
Luxury automaker Lexus took to the stage at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition to reveal the all-new 2026 Lexus ES — in hybrid and battery-electric form. The ES is the brand’s entry-level sedan. Find out more about the new model at Headlight.News.
Musk Says He’s Returning in a Month to Focus on Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attempted to use the EV maker’s earnings calls to quell concerns about his work with the Trump administration. He plans to leave his day-to-day role at the Department of Government Efficiency in a month to focus on Tesla. Get details about Musk’s plans and Tesla at Headlight.News.
Tesla’s Q1 Earnings Fall Short of Wall Street Expectations
EV maker Tesla’s first-quarter earnings didn’t meet Wall Street expectations. Analysts predicted the company’s earnings would be flat on a year-over-year basis, but the company’s revenues were down 9%, and its adjusted earnings slid 17%. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Motorists Becoming More Comfortable With EVs – Though Growth Has Slowed
Motorists around the world are becoming increasingly comfortable with purchasing and owning EVs, according to a new study, though Americans lag well behind their counterparts in Europe and, in particular, China. Credit the longer range, faster charging and lower costs of newer EV models, consumers told McKinsey & Co. Headlight.News has more.
Stellantis Challenges Mount Even as New Ram RHO Roars
As the uncertainty over tariffs continues to cause chaos and tension across industry, Ram launches a new off-road model — the RAM RHO — and hits a new production milestone. Check out the new off-road beast and the impact of tariffs on it at Headlight.News.
Tesla’s Affordable EV Once Again Delayed
Tesla has long promised to deliver an “affordable” battery-electric vehicle, but the project has yet again been delayed, according to a new report. With competition coming in the under-$30,000 segment, the delay could add to Tesla’s woes as sales continue to sag, driving down both Tesla’s earnings and stock price. Headlight.News has more.
EV Sales See Big Jump Despite Buyers Paying More
Sales of new electric vehicles rose significantly last month as buyers raced to beat anticipated increase in prices due to Trump administration tariffs and the looming possibility of the end of federal tax credits. Is it still a good time to buy? Well, you’re going to pay more. Get details at Headlight.News.
Tesla Share of California EV Market Drops Below 50%
Tesla sales have fallen all over the world, much of that due to backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political ties to the Trump administration. Now, the automaker’s share of the bellwether California EV market has dipped below 50%, as competitors draw in EV buyers with a flood of new products.
A Week With: 2025 Range Rover Velar P400 Dynamic SE
Land Rover offers more versions of its Range Rover model lineup than Chrysler offers models — period. Given that you can buy only one Chrysler at the moment, that’s not the brag it may sound like. However, you can choose from four Range Rovers, including the 2025 Range Rover Velar P400 Dynamic SE we reviewed this week at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2025 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige AWD
When it comes to SUVs, flexibility is king! If you’re looking for a smaller 3-row midsize SUV, you’ve got plenty of options from Hyundai, Mitsubishi and others. However, the best of the group may be the 2025 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige AWD. Check out our review of the Sorento hybrid at Headlight.News.
Higher Tariffs, Plummeting Consumer Confidence, Threaten to Crash Auto Sales
The outlook for the automotive industry is starting to look increasingly dim, automakers frantically searching for a way to respond to the Trump administration’s broad tariff on imported autos and auto parts. The question is whether to raise prices and risk a sharp slump in sales or absorb tariffs and crash earnings.