Kia launches refreshed EV6 model

Kia has announced the launch of its 2025 EV6, which will be sold first to customers in South Korea from June 2024 before beginning international sales within the year. The upgraded EV is equipped with a fourth-generation 84 kWh battery, a maximum driving range of 306 miles (494 km) and will be offered at the… Continue reading Kia launches refreshed EV6 model

@VW Group: Audi customer racing drivers at the top on three continents008701

On the second weekend in May, the Audi Sport customer racing teams impressed with top performances worldwide. Following their successes in GT and touring car racing, some customer teams are at the top of their championships. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Strong performance in Asia: The Audi customer teams in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia powered by… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi customer racing drivers at the top on three continents008701

Cox Automotive 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study Suggests Electric Vehicle Consideration Will Surge in Second Half of Decade

The switch is coming: Many EV Skeptics will become Considerers in the next three to five years. Consideration dips, even as EV demographics shift and become more mainstream. Dealers and automakers are fostering a more balanced, strategic relationship to accelerate EV adoption. ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to… Continue reading Cox Automotive 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study Suggests Electric Vehicle Consideration Will Surge in Second Half of Decade

New-look Kia EV6 boosts range and upgrades tech

The Kia EV6 has received a major update that brings its styling into line with its newer siblings, as well as a new battery that boosts its range. The new look brings adaptive LED headlights inspired by those on the larger Kia EV9, plus the upcoming EV3 and EV5. The front grilles have also been expanded,… Continue reading New-look Kia EV6 boosts range and upgrades tech

GENESIS BROADENS RETAIL NETWORK WITH 26 NEW STANDALONE FACILITIES, EXPANDS EV AVAILABILITY TO 37 STATES

“The opening of 26 new dedicated Genesis facilities across the country demonstrates our commitment to serving more communities across the United States in the coming years,” said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. “With our growing retail network, we are also rapidly expanding electric vehicle availability adding Alabama, Kansas, Oregon, and… Continue reading GENESIS BROADENS RETAIL NETWORK WITH 26 NEW STANDALONE FACILITIES, EXPANDS EV AVAILABILITY TO 37 STATES

After record-breaking FY2024, SUV makers open FY2025 with over 213,000 units in April

As they did in FY2024, the utility vehicle (UV) sub-segment, which comprises UVs, SUVs and MPVs, continues to power sales in the overall passenger vehicle segment which also includes cars, sedans and vans. Also, just as it did in the FY2024 – a 60% share of the 4.21 million-units PV sales with 2.52 million units –… Continue reading After record-breaking FY2024, SUV makers open FY2025 with over 213,000 units in April

UltraSense Systems TouchPoint Q Controller now shipping globally in several vehicles

Revolutionary solid surface touch interfaces enhance driver user experience by moving core functions from the display to easy access touch points SAN JOSE, Calif., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, UltraSense Systems, an emerging leader in automotive semiconductor Human Machine Interface (HMI) Controllers and HMI touch system designs, announced its TouchPoint Q Controller is now… Continue reading UltraSense Systems TouchPoint Q Controller now shipping globally in several vehicles

Hatchback and sedan sales down 22% in April, Toyota sole OEM to register growth

Growth, it seems, is not going to come in a hurry for the passenger car segment, which comprises hatchbacks and sedans, in India. The segment, which saw an 11.4% YoY decline to 1.54 million units in FY2024, has opened FY2025 with sales of 110,452 units in Apil 2024, a YoY decline of 22% (April 2023:… Continue reading Hatchback and sedan sales down 22% in April, Toyota sole OEM to register growth