The Kia Corp is making owning a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) easier and easier. Partnering up with Electrify America twice in 2022, owners of the Kia Niro EV could charge their BEV for free, offering up to 500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of complimentary BEV charging. Boasting the popularity of the Kia EV6, Electrify America offered EV6 owners…
It’s finally October, and this month has one of the best holidays of the year. It’s time to get ready for Halloween! The only problem is, where and how do we celebrate? It’s also flu season, and some people may be a little wary of letting their little ones getting candy from people who may…
As the Kia Corporation continues to grow and take a strong hold of the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market, the automaker is also making it easier for BEV owners to charge up and go. Their first all-electric vehicle with no gasoline predecessor, the EV6, is capable of fast charging at 350 kW. That equates to 80-percent…
The Jeep Recon is one of the most anticipated off-road EVs today. The Recon stole some inspiration from the iconic Wrangler, and the all-electric SUV will leave a significant imprint on the American automaker’s transition toward an electric future. As part of its parent company’s Dare Forward 2030 strategy, Stellantis, Jeep has announced plans to…
Is everyone ready for another off-road race? Overseas, the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) concluded in August, and coming up is a race a little more stateside. It’s the 2023 Rebelle Rally, the first all-women’s off-road rally. Automakers usually get in on the fun by donating or modifying a model from their lineup and interview…
This year (2023), the Mitsubishi Mirage became the most affordable car in America. The Mirage has been through a lot, but in 2023, Mitsubishi canceled the Mirage, making 2023 the last model year despite its popularity. In 2021, Mitsubishi survived the semiconductor chip shortage with the Mirage, many consumers find the Mitsubishi Mirage more reliable…
There is some speculation that the new Kia K3 sports car will replace the Kia Forte in the model lineup, but so far, the long-time vehicle is still making the rounds in the following model year. Pricing has been announced for the 2024 Kia Forte and is still a great vehicle that fits inside a…
The 2024 Jeep® Compass is a dynamic SUV with the automaker’s legendary 4×4 capabilities as a standard feature for all trims. The Compass exudes premium styling and craftsmanship, offering a comfortable and functional driving experience. The 2.0-liter, direct injection, turbocharged, inline four-cylinder engine also provides top-of-the-line standard horsepower and torque and delivers premium on-road performance….
The Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), parent group of the Kia Corp, has been very busy as of late, signing agreements and entering into partnerships with other companies to work towards its “Smart City” vision. HMG showed up during the 2022 the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and the automotive group shared a concept that revolutionized the…
The Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), parent company of the Kia Corporation, has introduced some interesting technology concepts and products in recent years. Going full force with purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), the group launched Niro Plus, a robotaxi service, before moving onto service-oriented PBVs, like a hospital on wheels. The conversation then turned to software-defined vehicles (SDVs)…
Whilst automaker Mitsubishi Motors continues to rework concepts for the future lineup, the recent vehicle dropped overseas may become the next core model going forward. Even if the new xForce becomes a hit, there is no word on the next model to hit American markets that isn’t another SUV. The current lineup is starting to…
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union comprises nearly 150,000 members who assemble American vehicles for companies like the multinational automaker Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company. On September 14 (2023), the workers began a first major strike since 2019. The previous strike involved nearly 50,000 General Motors (GM) workers and lasted 40 days. A prolonged strike by…
