Stellantis is setting the stage for a new chapter for Jeep in North America by appointing Bob Broderdorf as the brand’s new leader. Broderdorf, who brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles as Senior Vice President for Ram and head of sales operations at Dodge, will spearhead the strategy, sales, and marketing for…
Over the last few years, many automakers have shared plans and concepts for connected services to enrich their consumer’s lives when behind the wheel. Out of all of them, Kia Corp seems to be the only automaker serious about it. Back in January 2024, Kia launched Kia Connect with over-the-air (OTA) updates via a subscription…
The Kia Corp is pretty busy these days, whether it’s developing a new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) like the Kia EV8 concept, Kia Connect Store Apps, or working on its Purpose-Built Vehicles (PBVs). Or is it “platform-based vehicles” or “platform beyond vehicles”? It doesn’t seem like the automaker can pick a name and stick with…
A best-selling SUV for Mitsubishi Motors, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the more daring sibling of the Outlander family. Designed to go off-road, every Outlander Sport unit comes adventure-ready with Mitsubishi’s All-Wheel Control (AWC) included as a standard for equipment. Not many changes have been made this year, but the sport SUV charges on. Check…
The Kia Corp is determined to become the next all-electric automaker with the many battery-electric vehicles being added to its lineup. We got the Kia EV6 in 2022, the Kia EV9 in 2023, the Kia EV5 concept, and the recent unveiling of the Kia EV4 and Kia EV3. Out of all of these, there is…
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara epitomizes the perfect fusion of rugged off-road capability and refined luxury, setting a new benchmark for adventure-ready SUVs. This latest model continues to build on Jeep’s legacy of durability and performance while integrating modern comforts and advanced technology to enhance every journey. Under the hood, the Wrangler Unlimited Sahara…
Is the Kia EV3 too nice for the North American market? It’s all-electric, stylish, and making great use of the new Kia Connect services the automaker is deploying. Furthermore, it offers unique features and accommodations that can turn the interior cabin of a vehicle into a small cinema or lounge. So, why wouldn’t it come…
Jeep has officially launched the 2024 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4xe in Mexico, marking a significant milestone in its electrification journey. This new model merges Jeep’s renowned off-road prowess with modern hybrid technology, delivering a fresh perspective on rugged SUV performance. At the core of the Wrangler Sahara Unlimited 4xe is an innovative plug-in hybrid (PHEV)…
Shortly after Kia revealed the EV6 all-electric hatchback, the automaker was quick to introduce an all-electric SUV, the Kia EV9. More or less an all-electric Kia Telluride, the boxy EV9 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) has taken over as the flagship for the Kia BEV lineup. The original BEV with no electric predecessor is the EV6, and…
The Kia Corp recently released the pricing for the 2025 Kia Niro hybrid crossover and the Kia Niro PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle). For 2025, the Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) maintains five trims, with a slight increase of $50 to the starting MSRP of $26,990 (plus destination fee). An additional $100 was added…
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the flagship of the Japanese automaker. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), it was legendary overseas, and quite the hit in the U.S. Its popularity goes up and down, and Mitsubishi does a little refresh or add some updates every time to reinvigorate the model. After its next gen release…
Back in 2022, the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) debuted its Smart City Concept during the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Since then, however, we haven’t heard much about this revolutionary idea of how to change and build new city infrastructure in years. HMG decided to change that when it chose to participate for the first…
