Autocar Professional’s March 1, 2024, issue is out!

The shift towards zero emission vehicles is imminent, but the pace of adoption is facing massive headwinds globally. The big question every automaker is grappling with now is how to manage the dual investment for both ICE and EVs. Cover Story In this edition, we dive deep into the need for an automaker to either… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s March 1, 2024, issue is out!

Autocar Professional’s March 1, 2024, issue is out!

The shift towards zero emission vehicles is imminent, but the pace of adoption is facing massive headwinds globally. The big question every automaker is grappling with now is how to manage the dual investment for both ICE and EVs. Cover Story In this edition, we dive deep into the need for an automaker to either… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s March 1, 2024, issue is out!

Auto Rental Fleets Drive Overall Monthly Fleet Sales Momentum

Rental fleets rode to the rescue for monthly fleet sales, racking up a 45.7% YOY gain in February, leading to a 21.4% YOY overall gain. Graphic: Bobit Rental car fleets spurred the overall fleet sales advance in February and maintained the upward trend so far this year, according to Bobit/Automotive Fleet sales data released March… Continue reading Auto Rental Fleets Drive Overall Monthly Fleet Sales Momentum

Hyundai sells 314,909 cars and SUVs worldwide in February, down 4.1%

Hyundai Motor Company has sold a total of 314,909 vehicles in February 2024, down 4.1 percent year-on-year from the same month last year, including 47,653 units in Korea and 267,256 units overseas. Compared to February 2023, domestic market (Korea) sales decreased by 26.7 percent, while overseas sales increased by 1.5 percent. Korea sales down 26.7%… Continue reading Hyundai sells 314,909 cars and SUVs worldwide in February, down 4.1%

Kia’s global sales in February down 4.6% at 242,656 units

Kia Corporation today announced total global sales of 242,656 units in February 2024, a 4.6 percent decrease year over year (February 2023: 254,405 units). Outside of Korea, Kia sold 198,348 units, down 2.8 percent (February 2023: 204,001 units). SUV models led the company’s sales in February, with the Sportage selling 47,643 units globally. The Seltos… Continue reading Kia’s global sales in February down 4.6% at 242,656 units

Angeion Group (Kia Theft Settlement Administrator) Announces Proposed Settlement in In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation

If you purchased or leased a certain 2011-2022 model year Kia vehicle that was not equipped with an engine immobilizer, you might benefit from this class action settlement. PHILADELPHIA, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A settlement has been reached in a product liability class action lawsuit, in California federal court titled, In re: Kia Hyundai… Continue reading Angeion Group (Kia Theft Settlement Administrator) Announces Proposed Settlement in In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation

Hyundai Ioniq 5 update brings rear wiper and bigger battery

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a series of tweaks aimed at keeping it on pace with rival electric SUVs, addressing key criticisms and bolstering its technological offering. The headline change is the addition of the rear wiper from the high-performance Ioniq 5 N. The lack of a wiper on the regular Ioniq 5 had… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 5 update brings rear wiper and bigger battery

Hyundai unveils Ioniq 5 facelift featuring larger battery

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a facelift in international markets, less than three years after the model was first introduced. In select markets, the EV SUV is available in standard, N Line and full-fat N form; some design details from the Ioniq 5 N can be seen on the facelift. Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift: what’s new mechanically… Continue reading Hyundai unveils Ioniq 5 facelift featuring larger battery

Hyundai unveils Ioniq 5 facelift featuring larger battery

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a facelift in international markets, less than three years after the model was first introduced. In select markets, the EV SUV is available in standard, N Line and full-fat N form; some design details from the Ioniq 5 N can be seen on the facelift. Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift: what’s new mechanically… Continue reading Hyundai unveils Ioniq 5 facelift featuring larger battery

@Hyundai: Kia announces February 2024 global sales results

February 2024 global sales of 242,656 units, down 4.6% Y/y Outside of Korea, Kia sold 198,348 units, down 2.8% Y/y Kia SUVs led the company’s sales, including Sportage and Seltos models The company aims to bolster its initiatives further and achieve sustainable growth through its global EV leadership Kia Corporation today announced total global sales… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia announces February 2024 global sales results