(December 10, 2014) LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The 2016 Kia Sorento was introduced here this week and Kia calls the new crossover "more capable than ever before with increased towing capacity, more room for passengers and their gear and a newly available turbocharged engine."

(December 10, 2014) Hyundai is recalling 42,925 sedans in the U.S. due to potentially faulty brake lights, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators. The recall involves certain 2009-11 Genesis and 2011 Equus sedans because a circuit failure may lead to the brake lights not illuminating, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

(December 10, 2014) DETROIT — The three finalists for the 2015 North American Car of the Year are the Ford Mustang, Hyundai Genesis and the Volkswagen Golf, TDI and GTI. The three finalists for the 2015 North American Truck/Utility of the Year are the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Colorado and the Lincoln MKC.

The names were disclosed Tuesday at news conference in Detroit when Denny Moyer, a partner at Deloitte & Touche, handed over the names to Mark Phelan, the automotive critic for the Detroit Free Press and a member of the NACTOY jury.

(December 10, 2014) STUTTGART — Mercedes-Benz is combining two classes of vehicle — each with its own distinct style — to make a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.

The sporty nature of a coupe dominates, imbued with the striking characteristics of a robust SUV. In addition to convincing on-road vehicle dynamics, the GLE Coupe looks impressive as well. With its flowing side contour, elongated and low greenhouse, striking radiator grille with central chrome louvre and rear end design, the GLE Coupe cites styling features typical of particularly sporty Mercedes-Benz models.