Kia’s EV Sales Were Up Last Month, Surprisingly
Kia sold 72,703 vehicles last month—2,102 fewer than in April 2025. But EV sales were actually up. Source link
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Last Call For Gas Macan: Porsche Builds Up Inventory Before Production Ends
Porsche will end production of the ICE-powered Macan this summer. The company is stockpiling as many vehicles as possible. Porsche expects sales of leftover inventory to continue in 2027. After the 718 Boxster and Cayman went out of production in October 2025, another Porsche model is about to kick the bucket. It’s official: the last …
The Next Mercedes SL Could Ditch Performance For Comfort
A refreshed Mercedes-AMG SL might prioritize comfort over performance. The convertible shares a platform with the hardcore AMG GT. The SL will also receive updated powertrains as part of its mid-cycle refresh. When the updated Mercedes-AMG SL arrives sometime next year, it could be a bit softer than the current car. The success …
America’s Auto CEOs Saw Record Pay In 2025. These Were The Top Earners
Modern CEOs make staggering amounts of money. The head honchos at some of the world’s biggest tech and entertainment companies rake in compensation packages worth tens—or even hundreds—of millions of dollars annually. The CEOs of America’s biggest automakers were no exception in 2025. Even with mixed financial results across the industry, CEOs at companies like …
Your Car May Soon Be Monitoring Everything You Do Behind The Wheel
New cars are supposed to have driver monitoring systems in 2027 to detect impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that no technology is capable of accurately detecting impaired driving. Automakers have been generally supportive of the initiative. Next year could be the start of a new surveillance era. The …
Alfa Romeo CEO: The ‘World Is Not Ready Everywhere’ For EVs
Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili says the ‘world is not ready everywhere’ for EVs. The upcoming Giulia and Stelvio will have EV and hybrid options. Quadrifoglio models will live on with electrification. Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and …
Nissan Says CVTs Make Sense—But Not For Everything: ‘Not Putting A CVT In A Skyline’
Nissan says CVTs still have a role in small, light-duty cars. The company is already moving bigger models like the Murano and Pathfinder to traditional automatic transmissions. CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed CVTs won’t be used in future performance cars. Nissan has had its fair share of issues surrounding its continuously variable transmission—also known as the …
Porsche Is Walking Away From Bugatti Rimac
Porsche will divest from Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group. It is selling its stake in both companies to a New York-based consortium. Porsche and Rimac Group established Bugatti Rimac in 2021, with Porsche taking a 45 percent stake in the new company. Porsche’s involvement with Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group is over. The automaker …
There’s A Reason Ford Dropped The Shelby Name
Reports say Ford was paying $800 in licensing fees for every Shelby Mustang sold. Between the Shelby GT350 and GT500 models alone, Ford paid an estimated $30 million in licensing fees. It’s unclear if the Shelby name will return on the current S650 model. Look at the current Ford Mustang lineup, and you might notice …
Morgan Reveals Its Most Powerful Car Ever: The Supersport 400
The Morgan Supersport 400 uses an uprated BMW inline-six engine. It has 402 horsepower and weighs as much as a Miata RF. Output is routed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s been a little over a year since Morgan launched the Supersport, and it’s already giving the rear-wheel-drive sports car a …