Category: US Motoring Press

Hyundai won’t raise prices in response to new US tariffs, says boss

Hyundai boss José Muñoz has promised to “not raise prices” and instead swallow new 25% US import tariffs that have come into effect. Speaking at the Seoul motor show in Korea, the Spaniard confirmed that while the brand was “still assessing” the announcement, it would not impact customers. The US is a “very, very important… Continue reading Hyundai won’t raise prices in response to new US tariffs, says boss

First look at hot Hyundai Ioniq 6 N ahead of July reveal

Hyundai has released the first image of its new Ioniq 6 N performance saloon ahead of a full unveiling later this summer. Tucked in the background of a picture showing the new look of the regular Ioniq 6, it reveals the hot saloon has twin rear spoilers: a prominent duck-tail protruding from the leading edge of the boot plus a large wing mounted… Continue reading First look at hot Hyundai Ioniq 6 N ahead of July reveal

New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV revealed with 435-plus-mile range

Hyundai has reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen-powered cars, revealing the second generation of its Nexo fuel-cell SUV. Based on the Initium concept car shown last year, it introduces a new design language dubbed Art of Steel, which will distinguish the brand’s future FCEVs from their battery-electric and combustion-engined counterparts. Details reserved for Hyundai’s new hydrogen… Continue reading New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV revealed with 435-plus-mile range

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 update drops ducktail, gains N Line version

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has lost its prominent ducktail rear wing and gained a sporty new N Line variant as part of an early facelift. Less than three years after it was revealed, the rakish electric saloon has been redesigned with influence from 2022’s race-inspired RN22e concept car, which itself previewed the hot Ioniq 6 N, due to… Continue reading 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 update drops ducktail, gains N Line version

Tesla reports 13% drop in first-quarter vehicle deliveries from a year ago

General view of a Tesla Store in Paramus, New Jersey, on March 20, 2025. Kena Betancur | Getty Images Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries in the first quarter of 2025, a 13% decline from a year ago, two days after the electric vehicle company’s stock wrapped up its worst quarter since 2022. The company’s shares closed… Continue reading Tesla reports 13% drop in first-quarter vehicle deliveries from a year ago

Tesla China-made EV sales fall 11.5% in March as competition rises

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wears a ‘Trump Was Right About Everything!’ hat while attending a cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2025.  Carlos Barria | Reuters Tesla sales of its China-made cars fell in March as competition from local players like BYD intensified. Tesla sold 78,828 electric vehicles in… Continue reading Tesla China-made EV sales fall 11.5% in March as competition rises

‘Europe’s Detroit’ is expected to suffer the most from Trump’s auto tariffs

Skoda Kodiaq automobiles on the production line at the Volkswagen AG plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on auto imports is expected to hit hard for car brands and countries around the world, with economists warning a small landlocked nation in… Continue reading ‘Europe’s Detroit’ is expected to suffer the most from Trump’s auto tariffs

Full reveal: Honda Prelude sports coupe to land this year

The new Honda Prelude hybrid sports coupé has now been shown in full, following the unveiling of its interior. It draws heavily on the Civic hatchback on which it’s based, borrowing that car’s 9.0in infotainment touchscreen, digital instrument display and climate control switchgear. However, several key changes reflect its sportier positioning. The steering wheel has a rally-style line stitched… Continue reading Full reveal: Honda Prelude sports coupe to land this year