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KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2025 K4 PRICING

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2025 K4 PRICING

Today, Kia announced pricing for the all-new 2025 K4, Kia’s fourth-generation compact sedan and a powerhouse of standard, segment-above technology.Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $1,155 destination) K4 LX $21,990 K4 LXS $22,990 K4 EX $23,990 K4 GT-Line $25,190 K4 GT-Line Turbo $28,090 The K4 delivers Advanced ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Host Child Passenger and Pedestrian Safety Event

Hyundai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Host Child Passenger and Pedestrian Safety Event

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., August 13, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America hosted a child passenger and pedestrian safety event at its national headquarters in Fountain Valley, California with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). As part of its ongoing partnership, the two-part event featured a child safety seat check and ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 4-10, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 4-10, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories ... Continue reading

Acura EV Concept Vehicle Coming to Monterey Car Week

Acura EV Concept Vehicle Coming to Monterey Car Week

August 9, 2024 — TORRANCE, Calif. Acura will once again take center stage during Monterey Car Week for the world debut of an exciting new concept vehicle. ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Giant Pandas Make Public Debut During Historic Day at San Diego Zoo

Road Trip: Giant Pandas Make Public Debut During Historic Day at San Diego Zoo

Yun Chuan (yoon chu-an) and Xin Bao (sing bao), the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years, made their public debut at the San Diego Zoo today following an opening ceremony for the Zoo's much-anticipated new Panda Ridge habitat. ... Continue reading

2025 Acura RDX New Styling, Cabin Updates and Enhanced Technology

2025 Acura RDX New Styling, Cabin Updates and Enhanced Technology

August 7, 2024 — TORRANCE, Calif. 2025 Acura RDX gains more distinctive look with new ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Civic Si Heats Up Summer

2025 Honda Civic Si Heats Up Summer

July 23, 2024 — TORRANCE, Calif. Civic Si gains exciting new design with more aggressive front fascia and grille, revised taillights, and new wheel design Driver-focused tech includes a new LED shift indicator light and Google built-in New level of fun-to-drive dynamics with enhanced ride comfort Civic Si is the only ... Continue reading

Honda July 2024 Auto Sales Up 8%

Honda July 2024 Auto Sales Up 8%

August 1, 2024 American Honda sales total 120,737 units in July, led by balanced sales of cars, light trucks and electrified models Honda Honda brand continues strong sales momentum, topping 109,500 units in July, and 6th straight month above 100,000 units. Brand is up almost 12% for the year. ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports July Sales Results

Mazda Reports July Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif. , Aug. 1, 2024 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total July sales of 39,866 vehicles, an increase of 30.2 percent compared to July 2023. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2024 Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2024 Sales

Hyundai Motor America reported total July sales of 69,202 units, a 4% increase compared with July 2023. ... Continue reading

Karma Connect

Karma Connect

Karma Automotive, California's first and only ultra-luxury automaker, today launches Karma Connect, a proprietary Vehicle Data Management (VDM) and Over The Air (OTA) services platform which will redefine the experience of owning a Karma automobile both today and tomorrow, and as the company will be making these first- ... Continue reading

Hyundai President and Global COO José Muñoz Named Executive of the Year by NEMPA

Hyundai President and Global COO José Muñoz Named Executive of the Year by NEMPA

Hyundai Santa Fe also awarded Best Midsize SUV by NEMPA Genesis Electrified GV70 awarded Best Premium Compact SUV FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2024 -- President and chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor Company, and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America José Muñoz was named Executive of ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus TX 500h F Sport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Lexus TX 500h F Sport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

It’s bulky and clumsy, but it is a Lexus! ... Continue reading

Hyundai Santa Fe Named Top Midsize SUV in J.D. Power 2024 U.S. APEAL Study

Hyundai Santa Fe Named Top Midsize SUV in J.D. Power 2024 U.S. APEAL Study

J.D. Power has named the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe as the most appealing vehicle in the midsize SUV segment in the 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. The newly launched Santa Fe received high marks for its exceptional consumer appeal and satisfaction in its segment. ... Continue reading

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