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…
The Red Dot Design Award, one of the world’s most influential design authorities, puts the spotlight on companies across various industries that demonstrate creativity and innovation in the design of their product. Earlier this year, the Hyundai Motor Group won three accolades during the 2024 Red Dot Design Awards. Now, Kia Corp joins the group…
As automotive brands become more digital and software-dependent to produce the automobiles of the future, the threat of cybersecurity continues to climb. To combat that, automakers can hire teams to design and program protection for their products, or strike a deal with a startup. That’s exactly what Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) decided to do when…
New Dodge rides will continue to be built and manufactured by Stellantis. Earlier this quarter, Stellantis turned down a large request by Frank Rhodes Jr. in his quest to buy back Chrysler and Dodge brands. The great-grandson of the Chrysler brand’s founder had sent a letter to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and the Chrysler brand’s…
Though primarily designed for the European market, the Jeep Avenger is a vehicle that North American consumers should watch. While the Avenger will not reach the North American release, it offers a glimpse into the future of Jeep’s global strategy and the innovations that could eventually make their way across the Atlantic. Here’s what North…
Photo Source: Stellantis Like smaller, light-duty pickups that have experienced a push toward greater sophistication, the more capable heavy-duty trucks followed suit. For example, Ram’s robust 2500 and 3500 Heavy-Duty pickups underscored the 2018 model year with even more to appreciate. Eight trim levels are available: Tradesman SLT Big Horn Laramie Outdoorsman Laramie Longhorn Power…
Photo Source: Stellantis Ram pickups are some of the best-selling vehicles in the United States, and the 2020 Ram 1500 is no exception. The model received performance and comfort feature upgrades that sent the nation into a full-size pickup truck frenzy. In a sense, pickups evolved into elegant family SUVs. Automakers designed more spacious cabins,…
The Jeep Avenger is setting new benchmarks in the European B-SUV market, with 100,000 customer orders since its launch in late 2022. Named European Car of the Year 2023, this milestone solidifies the Avenger’s status as a leader in its segment, embodying Jeep’s core values of freedom, adventure, passion, and fun. Eric Laforge, Head of…
What do drivers want in a vehicle? They want to spend their hard earned money on rides that provide an exhilarating experience that helps them to escape the realities of their lives. Enhancing daily commutes, having a fun vehicle to enjoy, a ride with the latest technology and helpful perks, are all major reasons why…
The Kia Corp may be focused on battery-electric vehicle (BEV) concepts, such as the newly debuted Kia EV4, or making more GT models, also found on the EV4 as the GT-Line and GT Turbo trim. It may seem like the automaker is placing a major focus on performance and sports cars that are electric-powered, but…
