Americas

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 28, 2025 – Canadian drivers looking for an electric family SUV finally have a brand-new option to get excited about: the all-new Kia EV5. Kia Canada has announced pricing and the start of online reservations for the 2027 EV5, giving Canadians their first chance to secure this fully electric SUV that’s designed specifically with modern families in mind.

A Canadian-exclusive electric SUV for the largest segment

Exclusive to Canada within the North American market, the Kia EV5 enters the country’s largest vehicle segment as a dedicated all-electric SUV. It’s also the first of three more affordable EVs set to arrive in Canada in 2026, signalling Kia’s push to make everyday electric driving more accessible.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 28, 2025 – For drivers who want more peace of mind on the road, Botslab’s latest win at CES 2026 is a strong sign that dashcams are evolving into true smart safety companions. The company’s new G980H Multi-Channel Dashcam has been named a 2026 CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility category, recognizing its forward-thinking design, safety features and engineering excellence.

A CES award that puts everyday drivers in focus

Presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the CES Innovation Awards spotlight some of the most impactful design and engineering achievements in tech each year, leading up to CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6–9. For Botslab, based in New Castle, Delaware, the honour underlines how quickly vehicle tech is moving beyond basic recording devices toward fully connected, AI-enhanced driving tools.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 28, 2025 – As cannabis edibles become more popular across Canada, new research from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) is sending a clear message to drivers in BC: if you’re consuming edibles, you need to plan a safe ride home. A fresh two-part study shows that the impact of THC on driving is stronger and lasts longer than many people realize, especially several hours after eating an edible.

Edibles can impair driving for hours – not just a quick buzz

The CAA/BCAA research combines public opinion data with simulator-based testing carried out by the University of Saskatchewan. In the simulator, drivers who consumed cannabis edibles showed compromised reaction time, poorer lane discipline and weaker speed control – all critical skills for staying safe behind the wheel.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 27, 2025 – Speedway Motorsports is proving that great racing starts with great workplaces, earning Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports Silver Medalist recognition for the second year in a row. For motorsports fans and jobseekers alike, the honor underlines how a company built around speed, sound and spectacle also invests deeply in its people and culture behind the scenes.

What it means to be a ‘Best Place to Work in Sports’

The recognition comes from Sports Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work in Sports awards, based on a confidential employee satisfaction survey conducted by Quantum Workplace. More than 9,000 employees from 98 companies took part, rating their organizations across more than 40 culture factors including trust in leadership, perks and benefits, and internal communication.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 27, 2025 – Kia North Danvers is celebrating its first anniversary on the North Shore by doing more than just cutting a cake – it’s switching on a powerful new solar energy system to make car shopping cleaner and greener. In just one year, the employee-owned dealership has become a trusted spot for new and pre-owned Kia vehicles, friendly service, and community involvement. Now it’s underscoring that commitment by investing in solar power to shrink its carbon footprint and support a more sustainable lifestyle for local drivers.

Employee-owned, community-focused and thinking long-term

Located on Route 1 North at 181 Newbury St. in Danvers, Kia North Danvers is part of the ICL Family of dealerships and proudly stands as the only employee-owned Kia dealership in all of New England. That ownership structure means team members have a direct stake in how the business serves the community and the planet.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 27, 2025 – For anyone who has ever dreamed of driving to the airport, unfolding wings and taking off into the sky, the latest patent for the Switchblade flying car is one more sign that everyday air travel might soon feel a lot more real. Samson Sky, the company behind the Switchblade, has just secured an exclusive tail fold patent that makes its futuristic vehicle easier to live with in a normal suburban lifestyle.

A flying sports car that still lives in your garage

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – South America’s legendary gravel, deserts and high-altitude stages are getting a fresh dose of excitement in 2026 as Stellantis Motorsport launches the Rally Cup South America – a new trophy that lets privateers in Peugeot, Opel and Lancia Rally4 cars compete for glory across an entire continent.

One trophy, three brands, a whole continent of stages
With the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup South America, the brand is bringing its successful Rally4 formula to an even bigger audience. The new series is open to drivers competing in Peugeot 208 Rally4, Opel Corsa Rally4 and Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 machinery across national and regional championships. Instead of being tied to a single country, the Cup spans all of South America, uniting drivers from different federations in one shared ranking.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – A big new jolt is coming to California’s EV scene as IONNA, the multi-automaker charging joint venture, kicks off a fresh wave of Rechargery stations and plans to invest more than $250 million across the Golden State over the next three years.

California Becomes IONNA’s Launchpad for Better EV Charging
IONNA, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, has just wrapped a week-long kickoff tour across major California cities, celebrating new Rechargery stations in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, and Westminster. These sites are only a slice of more than 1,000 contracted bays now planned across the state, feeding into a nationwide network of just over 4,000 bays contracted in the U.S.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – From a compact 1970s office building to a reimagined, art-filled campus, BMW of North America’s headquarters story in northern New Jersey is really a story about how our workplaces – and the way we live and work – have changed over the last 50 years.

From Small Distributor to Growing U.S. Powerhouse
When BMW of North America was founded in 1975, it inherited a striking Rotwein + Blake–designed building in Montvale from Hoffman Motors Corporation. At the time, that was enough for a small distributorship bringing in around 13,000 cars a year. But within a decade, BMW NA had grown into a serious U.S. player, with 370 employees and sales of 100,000 cars a year – and the original building simply couldn’t keep up.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – BMW is marking 50 years of the iconic 3 Series with the 2026 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a richly equipped limited edition that blends motorsport heritage, luxury details, and everyday usability for driving enthusiasts in the United States.

A Birthday Present for BMW’s Legendary Sports Sedan
When the first 3 Series debuted in 1975 in Munich’s Olympic Stadium, it quickly became the benchmark for the modern sports sedan. Five decades later, the 50 Jahre Edition pays tribute to that legacy with a tightly curated version of the M340i xDrive. Offered in a single, fully loaded configuration with no additional options, it focuses on what enthusiasts value most: distinctive design, serious performance, and a sense of occasion every time you walk up to the car.