Ford Edge or similar: that’s what my Avis hire car booking said. And if I really squinted, I guess the vehicle to which I was handed the key at Houston Intercontinental airport was broadly similar to a Ford Edge. Sort of. Maybe. Well, not at all, really. Because instead of a middling US-market SUV, in… Continue reading Why I love… the hire car lottery
Tag: Hyundai
First look at new Nexo FCEV as Hyundai commits to hydrogen
Hyundai is preparing to radically reinvent its hydrogen-fuelled Nexo SUV for a second generation as it doubles down on the viability of fuel cell powertrains. A prototype for the new FCEV has been spotted testing on public roads in Europe, revealing it to be a radical departure from the styling of the existing model. It follows in the… Continue reading First look at new Nexo FCEV as Hyundai commits to hydrogen
Kia OTA update adds SoundCloud and enhances EV Route Planner and voice control
The latest Kia over-the-air (OTA) update includes music streaming from SoundCloud and improvements to planning EV charging Update has more than 150 changes, with additional voice commands enhancing the in-car experience Driver speed assistance warning can be turned off using the mute button at the steering wheel FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Telematics-equipped Kia… Continue reading Kia OTA update adds SoundCloud and enhances EV Route Planner and voice control
Kia OTA update adds SoundCloud and enhances EV Route Planner and voice control
The latest Kia over-the-air (OTA) update includes music streaming from SoundCloud and improvements to planning EV charging Update has more than 150 changes, with additional voice commands enhancing the in-car experience Driver speed assistance warning can be turned off using the mute button at the steering wheel FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Telematics-equipped Kia… Continue reading Kia OTA update adds SoundCloud and enhances EV Route Planner and voice control
Biden proposes banning Chinese vehicles from US roads with software crackdown
The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed banning key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles. The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday proposed prohibiting key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns – a move that would effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars from entering the U.S. market.… Continue reading Biden proposes banning Chinese vehicles from US roads with software crackdown
Best tow cars to buy 2025
While electric towing still won’t work for everyone, the Ioniq 5 has an advantage over some rivals in that it’s set up to handle 350kW charging, where available. So while you might have to unhitch your tow to top up at the motorway services, you shouldn’t have to linger too long, with a 10-80 per… Continue reading Best tow cars to buy 2025
Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Elon thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, but he’s got bigger fish to fry as Volvo overtakes Tesla in Europe and the Republicans try to squash EVs in congress. As far as popularity contests go, Ford and Kia have the most searched-for EVs on… Continue reading Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla
@Hyundai: Kia to Begin PBV Sales in Japan in 2026
Kia will develop Japanese-market-specific PBVs PV5 to be on sale in Japan in 2026, followed by PV7 and further PBV models and variants Kia will partner with Sojitz Corporation for PBV distribution in Japan Kia Corporation (Kia) today announced that it will commence sales of its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) models in Japan in early… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia to Begin PBV Sales in Japan in 2026
Can Acura’s new sales tool help it compete in the US EV market?
Acura’s new digital experience tool is designed to help reverse slumping sales as its first EV, the ZDX, rolls out to dealers in the US. Can it help Acura compete with EV leaders like Tesla and Rivian? After launching its first EV, the ZDX, in May, Acura introduced a new way to buy its vehicles… Continue reading Can Acura’s new sales tool help it compete in the US EV market?
GM’s EV sales surge in back-to-back record months, narrowing gap with rival Ford
After back-to-back record EV sales in July and August, GM is on the cusp of surpassing Ford this year. As new electric models like the Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs hit the market, will GM overtake Ford in EV sales this year? Can GM top Ford after back-to-back record EV sales? After delivering 21,930 electric… Continue reading GM’s EV sales surge in back-to-back record months, narrowing gap with rival Ford