Carly Schaffner Reporter covering Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mazda for Automotive News [email protected] See All Staff Page Recent Stories Honda previews 2024 Prologue EV, new retail design Honda's all-electric Prologue will leverage GM's Ultium platform and batteries and feature Honda's exterior and interior design. 2023 Genesis GV60 priced just under $60,000; 3 years of charging included The 2023 Genesis GV60 electric compact crossover starts at a bit less than $60,000, including shipping. It includes three years of complimentary charging at stations in the Electrify America network. Genesis is a cornerstone in Hyundai's EV strategy Genesis took six years to get up to speed as a luxury brand in the U.S., but now its notoriety will help catapult it into an all-electric future, and executives say, that was always the plan. Hyundai Motor Group breaks from EV pack Hyundai Motor Group has faced a long road catching up to its Japanese rivals in combustion engine technology. But it's now passing them in the race to be No. 2 behind EV king Tesla. Kia updates and simplifies Soul for 2023 Kia's 2023 Soul subcompact gets a new grille, larger touch screen, more standard safety tech and streamlined trim offerings. Genesis GV60 will be awd and deliver up to 483 hp The Genesis GV60 will arrive stateside in two all-wheel-drive variants powered by a 77.4-kilowatt-hour battery. Both will have over 230 miles of range. Hyundai gives Jose Muñoz more oversight of global markets Hyundai is expanding Jose Muñoz's oversight of sales and product rollouts in world markets. Why Honda, Acura dealer showrooms may shrink American Honda executive Dave Gardner says the company is considering ways to make its retailer business more efficient, including leaner inventory and smaller showrooms. 2023 Acura Integra priced just below $32,000 The return of Acura's iconic Integra comes with a price to compete with German rivals — with two years of pre-paid scheduled maintenance thrown in to boot. The new Mazda CX-50 could be curtains for its popular CX-5 Mazda says the CX-50 compact crossover and CX-5 will have different buyers and that there's enough interest in the segment to go around, but some analysts are skeptical. Second-generation Kia Niro to be offered in all 50 states The Kia Niro EV, bowing as a 2023 model, will be offered in all 50 states. Hyundai group sets off a flurry at New York auto show Hyundai and Kia took advantage of a low-key show with announcements about new products, manufacturing and awards. Kia to launch second-gen Niro in U.S. this summer; EV range increases Kia America triples down on the second-generation Niro, a global electrified crossover that offers improvements on all three of powertrains, as well as larger dimensions. Kia Telluride gets off-road boost, bigger screen Kia's refreshed 2023 Telluride flaunts new off-road enhancements, styling tweaks and upgraded tech. Hyundai's 2023 Palisade takes a sportier stance Three years after its bold arrival, the Hyundai Palisade gets a fresh styling direction as well as upgraded interior tech, more amenities and expanded safety offerings. Load More
Carly Schaffner Reporter covering Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mazda for Automotive News [email protected] See All Staff Page