In case there was any doubt about the semiconductor chip shortage of 2020 is still going on, it’s still affecting automakers everywhere. Initially, it led to securing resources and signing partnerships to get their own private stock of chips, which then led to automakers constructing facilities for the many electric parts going into battery-electric vehicles…
Mitsubishi Motors recently announced its “Challenge 2025” business strategy, and although several new models seem to be joining the lineup, such as the Mitsubishi Colt as a gasoline and hybrid variant, the classics still get their dues. Ever since the revival of Ralliart, Mitsubishi has been promising special Ralliart Editions for the 2023 Outlander and…
Stellantis (FCA US) Design recently organized a memorable Cars + Coffee event that attracted an enormous crowd of car enthusiasts. One of the event’s main attractions was three of the latest concept cars from the automaker, including the stunning 2023 Jeep® Gladiator Sideburn Concept. The 4×4 capable pickup shimmered in a mesmerizing Solar Flash Yellow…
Show of hands, who wants a self-driving car? Yeah, the consumer base is little split on this one. Some people would love to have a self-driving car, but others don’t trust the computer onboard. Other consumers just don’t trust other drivers, which is a commonly held way of thinking. What good is a self-driving car…
The Kia Corporation has been headstrong about leading a new path for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Ahead of the game with several electrified models and new all-electric models, such as the Kia EV6, Kia EV9, and upcoming EV5. Spreading its wings, the automaker isn’t just working on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) – purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) and software-defined…
In April 2022, Kia revealed its new Niro Plus concept, the first purpose-built vehicle (PBV) to be designed by the automaker. Working towards an all-electric lineup as a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider, Kia has plans to deploy its first dedicated PBV model in 2025, starting with a general model and zero-emission taxi in Korea. Designed…
For the last few years, we’ve been waiting to see the next step Mitsubishi Motors will take to lead the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Said to be the first of the three automakers to release a new model that will be added to all three lineups, we don’t think it’s the Colt Hybrid, a rebadge of the…
We’re entering a new age of automobiles this decade. The Kia Corp and parent group Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) have been working a new type of “smart” car. Imagine the Amazon Alexa on wheels, or a mobile Google Home – it connects to everything anyways with the Google Assistant App Kia has released as a…
The new changes to the Inflation Reduction Act have pretty much put a bad taste in the mouth of the American consumer when it comes to purchasing a new battery-electric vehicle (BEV). The U.S. government doing something that hurts the population – who could’ve guessed that would happen? Before, when purchasing a new BEV, consumers…
The highly anticipated midsize SUV from Jeep, the premium Wagoneer, finally has a name! So everyone, please meet the Jeep Wagoneer S, the new addition to the family set to hit the market in 2024. Many referred to the “Wagoneer S” before, a codename that perfectly captured its impressive speed of 600 horsepower and estimated…
In March 2023, Mitsubishi Motors announced that it would be increasing its investment into new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) being added to its lineup. This medium-term strategy was called “Challenge 2025”. Like 2022, it doesn’t seem like the automaker is very keen on adding new models, let alone BEVs to its collection. No BEVs in sight,…
The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L is truly impressive with its luxurious, roomy, and high-tech interior, earning it the prestigious Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award for 2023. It’s eminent that the Wagoneer sets the bar for sophistication and class. “The stellar combination of supple materials, comfortable seating, cavernous room and a plethora of good-looking…
