Kia Slovakia boosts production line resilience, uptime, and digital capabilities through motion solution modernization

Important equipment upgrade streamlines programing, component changeovers, software migration, and version management using the latest Kinetix servo technology from Rockwell Automation BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Kia Slovakia is to upgrade elements of its… Continue reading Kia Slovakia boosts production line resilience, uptime, and digital capabilities through motion solution modernization

The electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning

General Motors sold 4,508 electric Hummer trucks and SUVs in the second quarter in the U.S., putting it close to Ford’s F-150 Lightning despite a price gap in the tens of thousands of dollars. The Hummer sales were part of a banner quarter for GM’s electric vehicles, making it one of the only automakers that… Continue reading The electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning

The Chevy Equinox EV is GM’s breakout star, but that’s not the only surprise

The Chevy Equinox EV, or “America’s most affordable 315+ range EV,” as GM calls it, is red-hot. Thanks to the electric Equinox, Chevy is solidifying its position as the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. The Chevy Equinox EV helped GM’s electric vehicle sales more than double in Q2, but there’s more to the story.… Continue reading The Chevy Equinox EV is GM’s breakout star, but that’s not the only surprise

Ford sales jump 14% in the second quarter, well above industry forecast

watch now Ford sales rose 14.2% during the second quarter over the year-earlier period, about 10 times the estimated 1.4% industry increase, the automaker said Tuesday. New vehicle sales for the second quarter totaled 612,095, led in part by gains in its F-Series trucks and “electrified” vehicles, which includes hybrids and EVs. F-Series trucks saw… Continue reading Ford sales jump 14% in the second quarter, well above industry forecast

Tata Motors Cedes Ground to MG and Mahindra in Electric PV Market

India’s electric passenger vehicle market is entering a pivotal phase, with the once-dominant Tata Motors steadily ceding ground to a new generation of electric players. In June 2025, e-PV registrations touched 13,033 units—an impressive 78% year-on-year jump over June 2024. EV penetration for the month is estimated at around 4%, underscoring the growing momentum for… Continue reading Tata Motors Cedes Ground to MG and Mahindra in Electric PV Market

New Kia Sportage offers 236bhp hybrid for £34,425

The updated Kia Sportage will arrive in UK showrooms this summer, priced from £30,885. One of the UK’s best-selling cars, the crossover has been reworked to bring its styling into line with its newer stablemates, such as the Picanto, Sorento and electric EV3. The new treatment comprises column-like headlights and a blockier grille up front,… Continue reading New Kia Sportage offers 236bhp hybrid for £34,425

New Kia EV4 hatchback brings 388-mile range for £37,695

The new Kia EV4 hatchback will be priced from £34,695 when the first examples land in the UK this autumn. Little changed from the concept shown in 2023, the EV4 shares its underpinnings with the smaller EV3 hatchback. The EV4 will be offered with both hatchback and saloon bodies, with the former roughly as large… Continue reading New Kia EV4 hatchback brings 388-mile range for £37,695

Ford EV sales fall 31% while hybrids rise

Ford saw a 31% drop in U.S. sales of electric vehicles in the second quarter of 2025, led by a collapse of E-Transit vans and declining popularity of the F-150 Lightning. At the same time, hybrid sales jumped more than 23% compared to last year. Halfway through the year, and the company has sold just… Continue reading Ford EV sales fall 31% while hybrids rise

South Korean auto parts delegation visits US to explore investment opportunities

“I want to be at the forefront of South Korea’s exports … and help the country overcome difficult times and turn a crisis into an opportunity,” Kim told reporters as he headed to his office for parliamentary confirmation hearing preparations. The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said on Monday it has dispatched an auto parts… Continue reading South Korean auto parts delegation visits US to explore investment opportunities

Hyundai Motor India Reports 13% Year-on-Year Growth in Exports in Q1 FY2026

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recorded total sales of 60,924 units in June 2025, comprising 44,024 units in the domestic market and 16,900 units in exports. For the April–June quarter of FY2026, HMIL reported cumulative sales of 1,80,399 units, including 1,32,259 units sold domestically and 48,140 units exported. SUVs made up 67.6% of Hyundai’s domestic… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Reports 13% Year-on-Year Growth in Exports in Q1 FY2026