Back in May 2024, Mitsubishi Motors North America announced its “Momentum 2030” Business Strategy. In summary, the North American branch is finally going to pay a little more attention to its lineup in the U.S. and Canada, and might just realize how lacking it really is. After discontinuing the Mitsubishi Mirage to make room for…
Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means for the auto industry. Automotive journalists and other publications will be wrapping up competitions before 2025 models start entering the market. Some automakers release a new car every year, whereas some just release an update or new features, but when an automaker has…
Electric cars don’t get enough love in America, and it’s hurting a lot of automakers that are starting to produce more plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). A lot of it has to do with how impractical BEVs are. Unless a consumer owns their home and can install a level 2 charger into their garage,…
Finally, we’re halfway through the year. It’s a scorcher with these heat waves, but I hear the sun is going through a phase, and temperatures should get better over the next few years. Around this time of year, automakers start to release 2025 models or announce 2025 models for the following model year. One of…
Are any Jeep fans on the hunt for an affordable electric SUV? There’s exciting news on the horizon. Recent reports reveal America’s favorite off-road maker to revive a familiar nameplate as an EV by 2027. During an investor presentation, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed that the Renegade will return as an electric vehicle priced under…
Back in 2020, the Kia Telluride was not only the largest SUV in the Kia lineup, but it was also quickly becoming the most awarded SUV in history. After winning the “Triple Crown” of Automotive Awards with NACTOY 2020, Car Driver10 Best, and MotorTrend SUV of the Year, the Telluride has been doing a victory…
The Kia Corp entered a car into the luxury segment under the title of an “MPV”. Standing for “multi-purpose vehicle”, this was the Kia Carnival. Not an SUV, not a minivan, this MPV was the perfect way to break into a new kind of demographic to pitch to. Getting an update for the 2025 model…
The Kia Corp has been on a roll lately when it comes to its Plan S Strategy to become a leading brand in the world of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales. One of the best ways to do that is to expand its lineup of electrified vehicles quickly. In 2022, Kia announced a business plan to…
After the news about Mitsubishi Motors registering two old nameplates with the USPTO, we thought the internet would know better than to start speculating. Sarcasm included, of course anyone with a keyboard was going to start taking guesses – and that reminds us – did we ever hear anything about that C-D segment car Mitsubishi…
Celebrating over 80 years of freedom, adventure, and authenticity, Jeep has once again earned the title of America’s most patriotic brand. For the 23rd consecutive year, the off-road automaker has topped the Brand Keys Most Patriotic Brands survey, which measures how well brands embody patriotism. Bill Peffer, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand…
We sometimes wonder if consumers are already forgetting the Kia EV6, the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) that started the all-electric lineup for the Kia Corp. The first all-electric model with no gasoline predecessor, the EV6 was quickly replaced as the new flagship vehicle by the Kia EV9 electric SUV. Winning awards left and right, the EV9…
Mitsubishi Motors is showing great promise with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. After years of the same lineup in North America, the automaker is starting to put more focus on the U.S. with the “Momentum 2030” business strategy. Mitsubishi Motors is going back into concept mode, with another vehicle nameplate popping up here and there. Most recently,…
