Wealthy Buyers Are Powering the New-Car Market, JD Power Says
JD Power forum at the New York Auto Show reported new-vehicle buyers have a median household income near $153,000—almost double the U.S. median—heightening affordability concerns.
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Kia to Bring 2027 EV3 Small Crossover to U.S. Dealerships Late This Year
Kia will deliver the 2027 EV3 to U.S. showrooms late this year after unveiling the production model at the 2026 New York Auto Show, offering compact crossover styling and multiple trims.
Honda Cuts Prologue EV Prices $7,500, Lowers Base to $41,395
Honda is cutting prices on all Prologue EVs by $7,500 starting April 1, lowering the entry price to $41,395 to spur sales after federal EV incentives changed.
Ford Reveals Interior Details of the 2027 Bronco RTR with Hyper Lime Trim
Ford reveals the 2027 Bronco RTR interior with Hyper Lime accents, embossed RTR trim and a custom startup screen; the off-road-ready model debuts in New York and Moab, deliveries in January 2027.
Infiniti’s 2027 QX65 Debuts Sunfire Red Paint Infused with Gold-Coated Glass Flecks
Infiniti’s 2027 QX65 debuts Sunfire Red, a paint using gold-coated glass flecks applied in a three-stage process that requires about two gallons per vehicle and special handling.
Ron Fellows and Chevrolet Created a Driving School to Tame 400‑Plus Horsepower Corvettes
Ron Fellows launched a performance driving school in 2008 to give Corvette owners a controlled place to learn to handle about 400 horsepower as Chevrolet’s cars grew more powerful.
Gas Tops $4 as GM Idles Factory Zero and U.S. Signals Block on Chinese EVs via Canada
U.S. gas prices climbed above $4 as General Motors pauses Factory Zero and the U.S. government warns it will block Chinese electric vehicles entering via Canada.
Hyundai’s New York Teaser: A Giant Floating Rock Stirs Crater Speculation
Hyundai released surreal teaser images of a giant floating rock ahead of the New York Auto Show, prompting speculation it hints at a mass-production off-road electric like the Crater.