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,…
Photo Source: Ram The Ford F-150 Raptor has been a fixture of high-speed off-roading since its debut in 2010, but for the second generation, it retired the V-8 engine in favor of a downsized and twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6. That decision left some enthusiasts cold, but fortunately, Ram dropped the iconic Hellcat 6.2-liter V-8 under the…
Get ready to be electrified! Jeep is making a bold entrance into the electric SUV market with the debut of its first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) – the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition. This all-new, all-electric marvel will first hit the roads in the U.S. and Canada in the fall of 2024, with a…
The world is changing, and with it, the auto industry is going full throttle with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Years ago, just about every major automaker was against going electric, but as CO2 emission standards became stricter, automakers had to finally bite the bullet or sink with the rest of the ship. One major reason automakers…
The Kia Corp is steadfast with its plans to release two new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) models every year up until 2027. It’s certainly successful so far with the release of the Kia EV6, Kia EV9, and recently, the reveal of the Kia EV3. More are surely on the way with the Kia EV5 concept and…
The recent video showcasing automotive prowess did not declare a clear winner at the end, but the Wagoneer S emerged as the frontrunner in the final scene. In a surprising revelation, Jeep unveiled a claimed zero-to-60-mph time of 3.4 seconds for this vehicle, which is a tenth of a second quicker than earlier claims. Equipped…
Photo Source: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office For some years now, pickup truck manufacturers have been offering multiple types of systems to make accessing the cargo bed of a pickup simpler. Indeed, with trucks getting ever larger, these systems are becoming more necessary. Ram is working on an all-new system, according to a patent application…
Back in May 2024, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced its Momentum 2030 five-year business plan to introduce more models into its North American lineup. That means good news for the U.S., because far too many models by the Japanese automaker stay overseas. Its most recent concept to be produced is the Mitsubishi xForce, but…
The Kia Corp may be priming the U.S. for the growing list of Kia battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), including the new Kia EV3 that’s causing quite a stir amongst automotive publicists. Everyone wants to compare the Kia EV3 and the Tesla Model Y. Even as the automaker continues to release new BEV concepts, its gasoline lineup…
