Just last week, the Kia Corp, or more specifically, Kia North America, announced the pricing for the new 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid. With some new changes and details, the vehicle got some upgrades. Following suit, the 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV is obviously next. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is all the craze these days,…
How can we already be 5 months into the year? Time just seems to be flying by, but not before the many automotive journalists of the industry slap on a badge for vehicles that earn a little more recognition. For instance, the 2024 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Auto Roundup had recently concluded, and a…
Mitsubishi Motors has been busy in terms of strategy for the last few years. Investing in the Ampere battery-electric vehicle facility was a big move for the automaker, but its cooperation is leading to new partnership projects and mutually beneficial results. Mitsubishi and Nissan are working on a pickup truck for the U.S., and a…
The Jeep community made a request, and the automaker responded. The American automaker introduces the Tuscadero, a bold, rich magenta exterior paint color that first gained fame on the iconic Jeep Wrangle. It is now making its debut on the 2024 Jeep Gladiator, the world’s premier midsize truck for off-road capability. With a staggering 30,000…
Back in 2023, Mitsubishi Motors decided to put one of its long-standing vehicles to rest. Known as the Mitsubishi Mirage, this hatchback is the most fuel-efficient all-gasoline vehicle on the market for the price. Possibly the most affordable car in America that is still powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE), the Mitsubishi Mirage will…
2024 is barely even over, and some automakers are already announcing the prices for their 2025 models. This is true for the 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid (HEV), and some would think that such an early price release would mean that the model doesn’t come with many changes, if any. The Kia Corp claims the 2025…
The Kia Corp announced it would become the next all-electric automaker in the industry, and it wowed us with the Kia EV6. Known as the first all-electric model with no gasoline or plug-in predecessor, the EV6 was one-of-a-kind. It was soon followed by the very successful Kia EV9, and more concepts soon popped up, including…
After discontinuing the diesel-powered Gladiator last year (2023), Jeep’s only pickup stood tall with a single powertrain option: the 3.6-liter V-6 engine, producing 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. However, Jeep will expand its electrified lineup next year (2025) by introducing a plug-in hybrid version of the Gladiator. According to Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa,…
Last month, April 2024, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors reported a collaboration to bring a new pickup truck to the North American market. It would be a pretty smart move and give the automakers a new consumer base to appease, especially if the truck is a midsize pickup. Another vehicle in discussion is a new battery-electric…
Stellantis, the innovative force behind a fleet of iconic automotive brands, is boldly steering into the future with a transformative revamp of its engine offerings across its illustrious lineup. In a world increasingly defined by stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations, Stellantis stands poised to revolutionize the driving experience, starting with the heralded 2025…
When it comes to automotive journalists and publications, landing on a “Best of” list or winning an award is a true honor for automakers and their selected models. Whether it’s a list of publications dedicated to reviewing cars like Kelley Blue Book (KBB) or organizations that conduct studies like J.D. Power, it’s always a great…
Spring is the perfect time to get a good look at the capabilities of new cars available on the market. It’s not quite the summer, and the elements of heat and humidity come with their own problems to tackle. In the spring, there’s leftover slush if your state has winter and snow, and if not,…
