Carly Schaffner Reporter covering Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mazda [email protected] 917-776-1255 See All Staff Page Recent Stories 2024 Honda Prologue EV heats up midsize crossover segment Honda’s first new-era EV marks the beginning of the automaker’s ambitious push to hit half a million electric vehicle sales in North America by 2030. Former Kia attorney claims company, boss created hostile work environment Lawyer says workload and compensation were unfair compared with male colleagues. Hyundai EV buyers get free home chargers Hyundai is giving buyers who elect to purchase or lease a new EV through its captive finance arm a free ChargePoint Level 2 home charger valued at $549 and a credit of $600 toward installation. Minivans need enhanced second-row safety, IIHS says Each of the four minivans in the U.S. market received was rated less than acceptable in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's new moderate front overlap crash test, which places a higher emphasis on back seat safety. Honda gets its mojo back ahead of schedule The Honda brand is on track to close 2023 with sales of 1.2 million vehicles, pacing ahead of expectations through August. August auto sales signal softening market Auto sales in August increased to 1.33 million, up 17 percent over a year ago, but there are signs the market could be contracting. 2024 Hyundai Elantra gets major freshen The Elantra is Hyundai's No. 3 seller behind the Santa Fe and Tucson crossovers. 2024 Hyundai Sonata gets awd, fresher looks The 2024 Hyundai Sonata has a new look and upgraded interior and offers all-wheel drive for the first time. Mazda product line is pushing the brand upmarket Mazda's improvements in marketing, finance and styling are helping to transform the brand's product plans. Hyundai's U.S. EV factory cost grows to $7.59B Hyundai Motor Group and battery partner LG Energy Solution's joint venture is increasing the total investment into the electric vehicle and battery complex near Savannah, Ga., to $7.59 billion. Acura ZDX design closely resembles concept The Acura ZDX concept version's signature color, giant wheels and sculptural body all made it onto the final product. U.S. judge denies Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement A federal judge has denied Hyundai and Kia's proposed $200 million settlement with consumers who had their vehicle stolen. 2023 Monterey Car Week captured affluence in the EV transition EVs are being pitched to demographics that once insisted on the finest in internal combustion. Past and future: EVs share spotlight with V-8s at Monterey Amid bellowing V-8 engines and eye-watering wafts of tailpipe exhaust, one thing is clear: Americans' love for gasoline-powered autos is alive and well among the wealthy. Acura, Honda EVs will adopt Tesla charging port Honda Motor Co.'s first new-era Honda and Acura electric vehicles will adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard connectors once General Motors switches over in 2025. Load More
Carly Schaffner Reporter covering Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mazda [email protected] 917-776-1255 See All Staff Page