The tough times for Nissan’s current CEO Makoto Uchida continue as the company’s board reportedly plans to meet March 11 to review potential replacements for the embattled auto executive. This news comes as he continues to look for ways to turn the company around. Get details at Headlight.News.
Many Americans are becoming accustomed to the sight of Amazon drivers running around town in all-electric delivery vans produced by Rivian. Well, now if you’re looking for some Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, hunt down a Rivian. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Volkswagen rolled out the production version of its all-electric ID. EVERY1 small, affordable car, comparing it to the Beetle. The new model, which is slated to arrive in 2027, will cost about $21,500, officials noted. They also revealed nine new models will hit showrooms by 2027, including four new EVs. Get details at Headlight.News.
While other manufacturers may be rethinking their EV strategy, Volvo is charging ahead, on Wednesday revealing the latest entry to its all-electric line-up, the new ES90. The design doesn’t readily fall into any one category, whether sedan, hatchback or even crossover. But Volvo is betting its roomy and well-appointed interior, as well as lightning-fast charging and extended range of more than 430 miles will help win over new buyers.
Sedan sales seem to be on the uptick as buyers realize that the all-new SUV they want may be out of their price range. As they search for new vehicles with technology, style and some utility, they’re rediscovering sedans. If you’re looking for a four-door car with all those things and impressive performance, the 2025 Kia K5 GT should be part of your driving homework. Check out our review at Headlight.News.
President Donald Trump, as expected, launched new tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico while also increasing prior tariffs on China. All three countries responded with their own trade sanctions. The tariff war will increase prices on everything from avocados to semiconductors but economists warn few consumer goods will feel the heat more than automobiles – some models set to see price hikes of $12,000 or more. At a time when sticker shock is already impacting sales, analysts fear the U.S. auto industry could see sales and profits tumble – while job cuts also could be in the offing.
Sales of new vehicles held steady in February as Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Subaru, Mazda and Honda all reported modest sales increases. But two of the largest automakers to report for the month, Toyota and Ford, delivered disappointing results. And Tesla’s numbers continued to show the impact of growing resistance to CEO Elon Musk and his role in the Trump administration. Headlight.News has more.
Is Polestar the next Rivian or the next Fisker? The company’s looking to be the former not the latter, but if it’s going to be a success, it has a long way to go. The EV maker secured a $450 million loan for short-term help and delayed its fourth-quarter earnings report. Find out what’s next at Headlight.News.
Barring a last-minute change of mind, the White House has signaled Pres. Donald Trump will announce new tariffs targeting America’s largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, on Tuesday. The move is expected to increase the cost of many common goods substantially, including not only fully assembled vehicles imported from America’s nearest neighbors but other cars, trucks and crossovers assembled in the U.S. That’s because virtually all of those models rely on at least some Mexican and Canadian parts, components and raw materials.
Tesla stock wracked up its sixth straight loss on Thursday, reaching its lowest point since the automaker’s shares surged in the wake of the 2024 presidential election and CEO Elon Musk’s close ties to Donald Trump. Musk’s role in the new Trump administration has been a key factor in the downturn, but analysts warn of other issues that could make it difficult for Tesla to bounce back.
While new vehicle prices continue to rise month after month, used car prices have been declining in 2025. Admittedly, it’s still early in the year but as new car sales keep rising so too do the number of trade-ins, but demand has kept used-car inventory tight which means uncertainty for prices long term. Get details at Headlight.News.
More new vehicle buyers remained loyal to their previous purchases in 2024 than the year prior, and General Motors and Tesla top the charts when it comes to owner retention efforts. That said, owner loyalty numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels. Find out more at Headlight.News.