Americas

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 19, 2026 – Kia America closed out the first half of 2026 with its best-ever June sales total, moving 70,507 units for a 10 percent year-over-year gain, and setting an all-time first-half record of 430,727 units sold — up 3 percent over the same period in 2025. The results mark the brand's third consecutive year on pace for all-time annual sales, with hybrids and electrified models leading the charge by a wide margin. Full-scale nationwide sales of the all-new 2027 Seltos are set to begin in July, giving Kia a fresh catalyst heading into the second half.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 19, 2026 – Kia America has revealed pricing for the fully redesigned 2027 Kia Seltos, with the entry-level LX FWD trim starting at $24,990 before destination charges. The second-generation Seltos comes in larger and more capable than its predecessor, with a longer wheelbase, wider stance, and what Kia claims is best-in-class passenger space and class-leading maximum cargo room in the entry compact SUV segment. Eight trim configurations are available at launch, ranging up to $32,790 for the top X-Line SX, with a hybrid version priced separately closer to its on-sale date later this year.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 19, 2026 – Kia America and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) have officially started production of the 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid at the Savannah, Georgia facility — a moment that carries three firsts for the plant at once: the first Kia model, the first hybrid electric vehicle, and the third model overall to roll off its lines. The milestone extends Kia's nearly two-decade manufacturing presence in Georgia and signals a clear push to bring more of its electrified lineup closer to its largest consumer market. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp attended the celebration alongside Kia and HMGMA executives, with the first completed Sportage Hybrid making its stage debut aboard an Autonomous Mobile Robot.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 19, 2026 – The 2026 Kia Sportage arrives with its most substantial refresh since the fifth-generation model launched over three years ago, bringing design updates, a more powerful hybrid powertrain, and a host of new technology features across three distinct powertrain options — gasoline, turbo hybrid, and turbo plug-in hybrid. Two new trim levels join the Sportage HEV lineup for the first time, and every variant gets a cabin that leans harder into connectivity and driver assistance. For Kia's longest-running nameplate and currently its best-selling model in the US, this is a meaningful step forward.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 19, 2026 – Kia America sold 80,502 vehicles in May 2026, setting a new best-ever retail sales record that surpassed even the previous all-time monthly high set in August 2025. Retail sales climbed 11 percent compared to May 2025, while year-to-date totals through five months reached 360,220 units — another company record and a 2 percent gain over the same period last year. The results were broad-based, with multiple models posting their best May numbers ever, and hybrids leading the charge in both growth rate and overall momentum.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 25, 2026 – GMC has pulled back the curtain on the next-generation 2027 Sierra 1500, and the early look suggests the brand is swinging hard at the full-size truck segment. Arriving at dealerships before the end of 2026, the redesigned pickup introduces sixth-generation Small Block V8 engines in two displacements, a completely overhauled interior with class-leading digital display real estate, and flagship Denali Ultimate and off-road AT4X trims that push the Sierra further upmarket than any previous generation.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 25, 2026 – As summer driving season shifts into full gear, General Motors is drawing attention to the safety technologies now standard across its most popular family vehicles — from the three-row Chevrolet Traverse to the affordable Chevrolet Trax and the all-electric 2027 Chevrolet Bolt. With the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day widely recognized as the most dangerous period on U.S. roads, particularly for teen drivers, GM is highlighting both the breadth of its standard safety features and real-world crash data showing those systems are actually working.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 17, 2026 – Mercedes-AMG has rolled out the extensively updated 2027 AMG GLE 63 S and AMG GLS 63, a pair of high-performance SUVs built around a thoroughly reworked 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine now churning out 603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. Both models land at U.S. dealerships this fall, giving American buyers their first real crack at AMG's latest spin on eight-cylinder muscle stuffed into a daily-usable SUV body. For anyone who's followed AMG's V8 story over the years, this update matters because it proves the engine isn't fading quietly into an electrified future — it's adapting, loudly. New tech like the ISG 2.0 mild-hybrid system and AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL hint that AMG still believes performance and comfort don't have to cancel each other out.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 2, 2026 -- Toyota's GAZOO Racing division has just pulled the wraps off the GRMN Corolla, the most extreme and track-focused version of the GR Corolla ever created, making its world premiere today after being forged through real motorsport competition and relentless testing at Germany's legendary Nürburgring circuit. This is not a cosmetic upgrade or a badge-engineering exercise — every element of the GRMN Corolla, from its aerodynamics and suspension to its cockpit and engine, has been pushed to its limits by engineers and professional drivers in pursuit of one goal: building a Corolla that can be driven flat-out on one of the world's most punishing roads. Available in limited numbers primarily in Japan, North America, and Australia, this is a car aimed squarely at enthusiasts who want a genuine motorsport experience in a road car.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 25, 2026 – Night driving in the United States could soon feel a lot less stressful thanks to a major lighting breakthrough arriving on the upcoming 2027 Audi Q9 flagship SUV. Audi has confirmed that its advanced Digital Matrix LED headlight technology will finally debut for American customers later this year, bringing smarter illumination, reduced glare, and a more refined driving experience to the brand’s new luxury SUV lineup.

For many drivers, overly bright headlights from oncoming traffic have become one of the biggest frustrations on the road. Audi’s new adaptive system is designed to solve exactly that problem. Instead of simply switching between low and high beams, the Digital Matrix LED headlights intelligently adjust light patterns in real time. The technology keeps maximum visibility for the driver while automatically dimming only the specific areas that could blind other motorists.