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2025 Kia K4 — Elevating the compact sedan

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Successor to Kia Forte, new K4
elevates interior roominess

    
(March 29, 2024) NEW YORK — Kia unveiled the all-new 2025 K4 compact four-door for its global debut at the 2024 New York International Auto Show, a "powerhouse of standard, segment-above technology" delivering Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), refinement, and class-leading rear head room and leg room. An available turbocharged engine amps up the fun-to-drive quotient and standard multi-link rear suspension on the GT-Line (2.0 and 1.6 turbo) offers a responsive driving experience.



2024 Mercedes GLC Coupe



PHOENIX — Like the standard issue compact GLC SUV from which it's based upon, the second generation GLC Coupe tested here as a 2024 model is basically a smaller, sportier version that's grown a bit larger length and height, yet remains the same width. So slight is the visual change between the old and new would require them to be parked side by side to see the grille now favors the AMG variants along with the stylized propeller on either side and of course the enormous trim-star moniker.

2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line



PHOENIX — Originally introduced and launched for the 2018 model year, Hyundai Kona, the subcompact crossover gets fully redesigned for its 2nd generation 2024 model year. The new Kona is larger with a dramatic new "love it or hate it" exterior styling, a roomier interior that offers an adult-friendly rear seat and significantly more cargo room.

2024 Ford F-150 Tremor



INDIANAPOLIS — Last year, I drove the Ford Maverick Tremor and thought it was very cool with its gold accents, black wheels, and enhanced off-road capability.  But, let’s be honest, the Maverick is essentially a compact crossover with a bed that’s better suited to light lawn duty than heavy hauling.  For that, we step up to the 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor that’s just as stylish, but far more capable.

Vehicle of the Week

2024 Kia EV9 — A three-row electric masterpiece


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 24, 2024) The all-new Kia EV9 has already — in its infancy — received numerous accolades such as "World's Best Car for 2024," an award annually handed out by the judges for Women's Worldwide Car of the Year; and the "UK Car of the Year," which celebrates the "best new vehicles available to UK customers." More awards for the all-electric three-row SUV are likely to follow on this side of the pond.

Here's the Thing

Hyundai hits the sweet spot with Ioniq 6 EV



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 29, 2024) Hyundai brought its Ioniq 6 all-electric sedan to market as a 2023 model and has made no significant changes to the 2024 version, which to me is an indication designers and engineers did it right the first time. Extended range, a long list of standard features, user-friendly tech features, and distinctive but not overly funky looks are just some of the things working in the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6’s favor.

Don’t get April fooled by wobbling gas prices



(March 29, 2024) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After an early spring surge, the national average for a gallon of gas spent the past week drifting up and down by a fraction of a cent before settling a penny higher at $3.53. But the break may be temporary, as gas pump prices will likely resume a spring increase.

Kelley Blue Book announces winners of 2024 Consumer Choice Awards



Honda scores most wins
from new-car shoppers for 2024


(March 28, 2024) ATLANTA — After several years of car-buying challenges due to production complications from the pandemic, 2024 is finally a great time for consumers to buy a new car, with supply evening out and more deals becoming available. Yet while some of the challenges have eased up, buying a new car is still a huge purchase decision where shoppers devote hours to researching which brand and model is best for them, and consumer perception weighs heavily into this process.

Inside the Industry

Camp Jeep test track celebrates 20th year at New York Auto Show



(March 29, 2024) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Camp Jeep returns to the New York International Auto Show, celebrating the 20th anniversary of offering free off-road rides to auto show attendees. The 28,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit at this year’s New York International Auto Show gives consumers a first-hand look at the Trail Rated capability standards engineered into Jeep vehicles for ground clearance, traction, stability, articulation, break-over, off-camber and suspension.

Kia recalls 427,000 Tellurides over roll away risk



(March 29, 2024) WASHINGTON — Kia America is recalling about 427,000 Telluride vehicles in the U.S. over a potential defect that could cause those vehicles to roll away while in park. The recall covers 2020-24 Telluride large crossovers. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft on those vehicles might not be fully engaged because of "suspected improper assembly by the supplier," according to a recall report submitted Tuesday to NHTSA.

Volkswagen will offer 2025 ID.7 in two trim levels in U.S.



(March 28, 2024) RESTON, Va. — Volkswagen of America has announced the offer structure for the 2025 ID.7, the first all-electric Volkswagen in the near-luxury sedan segment. The ID.7 will be offered stateside in two trims — Pro S and Pro S Plus — with an 82 kWh battery and 282 horsepower and 402 pound-feet of torque on rear-wheel drive models; all-wheel-drive models will have maximum horsepower of 335. Range and pricing will be announced closer to launch in Q3.

Abandoned Car of the Week

An Oldsmobile Futuramic



Oldsmobile introduced its first new design following World War II in 1948. And for 1948, Oldsmobile produced an elegant yet very modern top-of-the-line car, which was dubbed Futuramic. The Futuramic was available as 98 only, selling alongside the last-gen Oldsmobile Dynamic 66 (with a straight-six engine) and the 78 (a straight-eight powerpack). This example was found in an Arizona salvage yard. (Photo by Jim Prueter)