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Kia Stinger and Kia Telluride Make Their Owners Happy

Kia Stinger and Kia Telluride Make Their Owners Happy

J.D. Power Initial Quality StudyTwo of Kia Motors America’s (KMA) most talked about models – the Telluride SUV and Stinger sport sedan – have earned a J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award for their respective segments. The announcement follows Kia being named the highest ranked br ... Continue reading

Built in India Kia Sonet Preview

Built in India Kia Sonet Preview

Official rendering showcases Sonet’s bold, powerful and distinctive design DNATargeted at youthful, spirited buyers thanks to its sophisticated modern design, fascinating features and unmatched sense of dynamismSonet establishes a new design benchmark in the compact SUV classKia’s second ‘made in India’ car aft ... Continue reading

Bye-Bye Honda Fit, Bye-Bye Honda Civic Coupe, Bye-Bye Accord with a manual transmission

Bye-Bye Honda Fit, Bye-Bye Honda Civic Coupe, Bye-Bye Accord with a manual transmission

The automotive media has gone crazy! Mostly over the loss of a manual transmission. How dare they! Well from a business point of view it just makes sense. ... Continue reading

Dodge and Ram Dominate Mass-market Brands Second Straight Year in J.D. Power APEAL Study™

Dodge and Ram Dominate Mass-market Brands Second Straight Year in J.D. Power APEAL Study™

APEAL mass-market results echo 2019 when Ram ranked first, followed by Dodge Dodge Challenger first in popular Midsize Sporty Car category Ram 1500 captures top spot in competitive Large Light-duty Pickup segment Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, Chrysler Pacifica make podium 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Dodge and Ram rank No ... Continue reading

Porsche Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power APEAL Study

Porsche Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power APEAL Study

It was the second year in a row that Porsche took the top position in the annual study of customer experience with owning and driving a new vehicle. ... Continue reading

2021 KIA Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

2021 KIA Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

What's in a name? Sometimes I have no idea. Take Seltos. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Launching Revised And New Models in North America

Mitsubishi Launching Revised And New Models in North America

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will launch three considerably revised vehicles and one all-new, ground-up redesign, proof of the company's commitment to deliver high quality, top value, leading-edge technology vehicles in the U.S. In addition, standard features and added value across the entire lineup, wi ... Continue reading

Drifting Electric Ford Mach-E Mustang 1400 Prototype Shocking +VIDEO

Drifting Electric Ford Mach-E Mustang 1400 Prototype Shocking +VIDEO

Mustang Mach-E 1400 is projecting 1,400 peak horsepower and more than 2,300 lb. of downforce at 160 mph from its seven motors and ultra-high-performance battery Making its first appearance at a NASCAR race soon, Mustang Mach-E 1400 is designed to challenge perceptions of what electric vehicles can do with performance t ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Prius Tutorial

2021 Toyota Prius Tutorial

It has been nearly 20 years since the Prius entered the American market as Toyota’s first production hybrid car. In that time, the U.S. elected three presidents, the first smart phone premiered, social media got its start, LeBron James went to nine NBA finals, three different billionaires launched private space explo ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Releases Unique "Must See" Product Showcase "The Features Film" +VIDEO

Kia Motors Releases Unique "Must See" Product Showcase "The Features Film" +VIDEO

From the producers who introduced the world to dancing hamsters comes the first must-see cinematic experience of the Summer. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up - July 12-18, 2020

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up - July 12-18, 2020

This Happened Last Week:Ford Bronco Born, Jeep Fights Back; RAV4 Hybrid, 14 States Push ETrucks; Hyundai EV Sales; New Nissan Ariya Plugged In; Testa Descriptions Verboten in Germany; Lexus Owners Loyalest; STELLANTIS IS New Name; New Corvette Buyers Get Scale Model To Fondle Over; Honda America Discontinues Models; Di ... Continue reading

Fisker Archive: Henrik Fisker Relaunches Fisker Inc.; Announces Development of All-Electric Premium Vehicle Delivering World's Longest Electric Range +VIDEO

Fisker Archive: Henrik Fisker Relaunches Fisker Inc.; Announces Development of All-Electric Premium Vehicle Delivering World's Longest Electric Range +VIDEO

LOS ANGELES — October 4, 2016: Henrik Fisker, entrepreneur and world-renowned automotive designer, founder of Fisker Automotive in 2007, and creator of the 2012 Fisker Karma, the world’s first premium electric car with a range extender, today announced the relaunch of his eponymous company, Fisker Inc., and the dev ... Continue reading

Official 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition Preview

Official 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition Preview

Toyota has a message to driving enthusiasts looking for a head-turning, corner-carving affordable sport sedan, and it’s right in the name of a special new model for 2021: Corolla Apex Edition. In track driving, drivers aim to “clip the apex” of a corner to achieve the quickest lap times. ... Continue reading

Official 2021 Toyota Camry Preview

Official 2021 Toyota Camry Preview

Turning 37 can be a tough transition for some, but for the Toyota Camry, it’s a celebratory marker for this landmark model’s largest, most diverse lineup ever. The first-ever XSE Hybrid grade combines the Camry’s most fuel-efficient powertrain with its highest expression of the sport and luxury blend. ... Continue reading

Futuristic and Versatile Interior For New Kia Carnival (Sedona), But Will Mama LOVE It Enough?

Futuristic and Versatile Interior For New Kia Carnival (Sedona), But Will Mama LOVE It Enough?

Spacious, comfortable and futuristic interior thanks to ‘Spatial Talents’ design conceptPanoramic dashboard display with haptic touch controlIntelligent packaging and comfortable seating across three or four rowsBest-in-class cargo space and practical storage areas for passengersOn-sale in Korea later in the third ... Continue reading

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