Richard Truett

Kia's top-selling nameplate in the U.S., the Sportage, is now built at two U.S. plants. The hybrid model started production June 2 at Hyundai's Ellabell, Ga., Metaplant.

The driver-assist, over-the-air update is being bundled with a suite of other software changes covering navigation, charging, and the operation of the headlights.

Stellantis employees in every department are working to shore up the company's quality ratings, which has been below industry average in surveys from Consumer Reports and JD Power.

China's automakers are largely keeping quiet and out of sight in the United States, the result of political tensions, trade friction and security concerns.

Siyu Huang, CEO of Factorial Energy, joins the “Shift” podcast to discuss solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.

Hyundai's next-generation Kona appears to be bulking up for a battle with the top-selling Toyota RAV4. Rumors suggest Kona will, like the RAV4, come only with a hybrid powertrain. The vehicle, possibly sporting styling cues from the Crater concept, could arrive as early as next year.

Dorman Products' extensive catalog of repair parts is unique in the industry. Company engineers redesign known faulty parts, usually by replacing plastic engine parts with metal. The company offers more than 100,000 components including body hardware and electrical parts.

With the average vehicle on U.S. roads now 13 years old, aftermarket supplier Dorman Products is capitalizing on surging demand for repair parts.

The new JLR North America CEO must relaunch Jaguar, triple U.S. sales, manage tariffs and trade policy, launch Range Rover EVs, and improve Land Rover's quality ratings.

The over 1,000-hp car will get a private unveiling rather than a public premiere like the concept version received in December 2024 at Miami Art Week.