Kia continues to cook this year, with the Korean automaker recording its best October ever. The automaker sold just over 69,000 cars last month, beating October 2024’s sales by just 94 units. But some models definitely fared better than others. The Sportage remains Kia’s best-selling vehicle, selling just over 16,000 crossovers in October, up … Read more
BMW is looking ahead to the future with the Neue Klasse EV platform, but the company isn’t forgetting its internal-combustion past. We recently spoke with BMW’s R&D head, Dr. Joachim Post, and while our conversation focused largely on the Neue Klasse and what comes next, he did touch on internal combustion. During our conversation, Post … Read more
In the car business, the first week of October means quarter-three sales data from most automakers. This gives us a good look at how cars are selling as we pass through the 75-percent mark in 2025. We’ve decided to focus on enthusiast models under $100,000, in this time of a messy transition to electrification, tariffs, … Read more
Ford’s third-quarter sales results are in, and they’re up overall, but the news isn’t great for the Mustang. While sales for Ford’s only remaining car have risen 2.5 percent over the last three months, most of those sales happened in July and August. The automaker only sold 1,803 Mustangs in September. Not great. That number … Read more
After Kia’s record-breaking performance in September—topping 80,000 units sold in a single month for the first time in the US—Hyundai is following suit. The Korean automaker reported more than 71,000 vehicles sold last month, marking its best-ever month in the US. That figure represents a 14-percent increase compared to the same month last year, when … Read more
Ford has announced plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne, Germany, factory due to low demand for electric vehicles. Starting in 2026, the plant will scale back operations from two shifts to one. The move is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy launched a year ago, which has already led to protests … Read more
If the auto industry is facing a potential downturn, it’s not affecting Kia in the slightest yet. The automaker just posted its best monthly sales report ever, selling more than 80,000 vehicles in a single month for the first time in history. Sales for the brand were up 10.4 percent last month compared to August … Read more
Tesla updated the Model Y earlier this year, but held back the hot Performance flavor. Now, the range-topping variant has officially arrived. Curiously, its debut takes place in Europe, where Elon Musk’s company has been on a downward spiral so far this year. According to sales data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), … Read more
Nissan’s recent struggles are no secret. The company is grappling with financial issues, cutting jobs at its factories, and facing class-action lawsuits over faulty engines. Unsurprisingly, its sales numbers reflect that. According to data gathered by research firm MarketLines—as first reported by Nikkei Asia—Nissan dropped out of the top 10 in global auto sales through … Read more
Kia just posted its best first half of sales ever, and that momentum continues into July. The automaker sold 71,123 cars last month, up 12 percent compared to July 2024. Kia has sold 487,634 vehicles through July. That’s 37,000 more than it sold in the first seven months of 2024. Eric Watson, Kia America’s vice … Read more