Cars

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 22, 2026 – Kia has officially pulled the curtain back on the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback in Los Angeles, positioning it as the more versatile sibling to the K4 sedan with a sporty, city-friendly footprint and real-world practicality. It’s arriving in showrooms this month in EX, GT-Line, and GT-Line Turbo trims, with pricing starting at $24,990 and stretching to $28,890 depending on the trim. For drivers who want something that feels nimble in traffic but still roomy for friends, bags, and weekend plans, this hatchback is clearly aiming to be that “one car that does everything” without feeling boring.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 9, 2026 – Kia America says it finished 2025 with its highest-ever annual sales total, reaching 852,155 units and passing the 800,000 mark for the first time. The company reports the result is a 7 percent increase over its previous record set in 2024, making this the third straight year it has posted an all-time annual record. For shoppers, the headline isn’t just “big number” energy: Kia is signaling that everyday favorites like Sportage, Telluride, and Carnival are still pulling demand, while electrified models are growing fast in the mix.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 9, 2026 – BMW of North America has released its full-year 2025 U.S. sales results for both BMW and MINI, and the headline is a familiar one: another record year for BMW, plus solid growth for MINI powered by a refreshed lineup. The numbers matter if you’re shopping (or just watching the market) because they hint at what Americans actually want right now—more light trucks and flexible electrified options, even as pure EV demand softens. The report also clarifies that BMW’s “full year 2025” sales window ran from January 3, 2025 to January 2, 2026, following the U.S. auto industry sales release schedule.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 19, 2025 – Toyota has launched the all-new, 6th generation RAV4 in Japan as a new-generation SUV built around the idea that “Life is an Adventure,” with a clear message: one model should fit many kinds of lives. Developed around “Diversification, Electrification, and Intelligence,” the new RAV4 keeps the nameplate’s solid, powerful look while leaning harder into choice, electrified performance, and software-driven comfort.

Three Personalities, One RAV4

If you’ve ever loved the RAV4 concept but wished it came with a clearer “this is me” vibe, Toyota is answering with three distinct styles. The lineup includes the sophisticatedly styled Z, the Adventure model designed to handle off-road driving, and the GR SPORT (scheduled for release within fiscal 2025, ending March 2026), which is focused on driving performance.