The 2023 Chicago Auto Show in pictures

The Chicago Auto Show is the oldest and largest of the North American automotive shows. Held annually, the show features a host of ride-and-drives where consumers can get into the vehicles to try them out without dealership pressure.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading The 2023 Chicago Auto Show in pictures

Review: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid grows up and offers all-new efficiency

Kia redesigned the Sportage for the fifth generation of its small crossover. For the first time, a hybrid is available, slotting between the smaller Niro Hybrid and the larger Sorento Hybrid. The result is a not-quite-compact-sized SUV that is extremel… Continue reading Review: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid grows up and offers all-new efficiency

Hacker Liberates Hyundai Head Unit, Writes Custom Apps

Photo of the head unit , with "Hacked by greenluigi1" in the center of the UI

[greenluigi1] bought a Hyundai Ioniq car, and then, to our astonishment, absolutely demolished the Linux-based head unit firmware. By that, we mean that he bypassed all of the firmware update …read more Continue reading Hacker Liberates Hyundai Head Unit, Writes Custom Apps

Kia makes an adorable electric micro-camper out of the Niro Plus

Kia is on a mission to become a global purpose-built vehicle (PBV) leader, and the Niro Plus is one of the first pieces of the plan. It focused heavily on commercial car-hailing services when it announced the new domestic model in April, but it also me… Continue reading Kia makes an adorable electric micro-camper out of the Niro Plus

Kia unveils 2nd-gen Niro in electrified formats at New York show

Kia has pulled covers off the second-generation Niro, showcasing a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric model in New York. The new Niro is roomier, more efficient, and includes more technology than its predecessor.Continue ReadingCategory: Auto… Continue reading Kia unveils 2nd-gen Niro in electrified formats at New York show

Kia takes a glimpse at boxy, hard-edged electric SUV future

The utility vehicle market has gone all in on the small, curvy crossover look, but some customers still crave large dimensions, hard corners and vertical surfaces. Kia has already found some success with the formula in the Telluride, and if the new Con… Continue reading Kia takes a glimpse at boxy, hard-edged electric SUV future

Chicago 2021: Highlights from the first major US auto show in over a year

It’s been more than a year since a major US automotive show opened to the public. The Chicago Auto Show, running this once as a summertime show, held a press day and then opened to the public for the weekend. The show features several first-time-seen v… Continue reading Chicago 2021: Highlights from the first major US auto show in over a year