Inside the Industry

Ford F-Series best-selling truck for 43 years straight



(December 31, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. – For the 48th year in a row, Ford F-Series reigns as America's best-selling truck — with more than 33 million sold since 1977. This unprecedented streak also marks its 43rd year as the nation's top-selling vehicle overall — underscoring its position as America’s favorite vehicle.

2025 Kia K4 compact sedan replaces Forte; now in showrooms



(December 31, 2024) As Kia's fourth-generation compact sedan, the 2025 K4 is now in dealer showrooms,  a powerhouse of standard, segment-above technology, delivering Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), refinement, and class-leading rear head room and leg room. 

Honda 2025 Rose Parade float will be escorted by all-electric fleet



(December 30, 2024) As Official Vehicle partner of the Rose Parade for over 30 years strong, Honda will bring an inspirational float to Pasadena on Wednesday — "Electrified Dreams" — highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability and its challenging global goal of zero emissions for all mobility products and business operations by 2050.

2014 Pagani Huayra headlines Garage X Collection



High-performance vehicles
at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale


(December 29, 2024) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson will sell the Garage X Collection during the 2025 Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Headlining the Garage X Collection is the stunning and ultra exclusive mid-engine 2014 Pagani Huayra, which features the Tempesta Package developed in collaboration with race car builder Dallara. Every vehicle from the Garage X Collection will cross the block with No Reserve.

Kia launches first-ever Creator Car Configurator on TikTok



All-new 2025 Kia K4 sedan
will be first on configurator


 (December 28, 2024) IRVINE, Calif. — Kia America announced the first-ever “Kia TikTok Creator Car Configurator” designed exclusively for TikTok. Featuring the all-new 2025 K4 compact sedan, the “Kia TikTok Creator Car Configurator” is an entirely new way to configure a vehicle, featuring engaging video transitions that allow the user to build the K4 with the specifications they want and need.

Toyota reportedly plans to build electric vehicles in China



(December 28, 2024) Toyota has decided to build a new factory to produce electric vehicles in China, the Nikkei Business Daily has reported. The company will assemble models under its Lexus luxury brand at a new plant in Shanghai, the Nikkei reported Dec. 23, citing several sources.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets record for greatest altitude change by an EV



Guinness World Record set in 14 days
at 19,035 feet driving over 3,000 miles



(December 28, 2024) Hyundai Motor Company’s award-winning Hyundai Ioniq 5 took part in a  Guinness World Records title attempt for the Greatest Altitude Change by an Electric Car. The record attempt was organized by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) and driven by the professional team from Evo India.

2025 Nissan Ariya EV pricing starts at $41,160



(December 27, 2024) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 2025 Nissan Ariya is on sale with wireless device charging now standard across all Ariya grades for added user convenience. Prices start at $41,160 including destination charge for the new 2025 model year. Prices range up to $55,760 through six trim levels.

PMNA touts successful 2024 with nearly 2,000 entries across North America



1,958 Porsche entries in 132 races;
50 open class wins vs. competition


(December 27, 2024) Porsche race cars were a force to be reckoned with everywhere in professional sports car racing during the 2024 season. One for the record books, a Porsche car stood atop the podium in 50 different open competition races. Wins came from behind the wheel in the 963 prototype, the 911 GT3 R, and the 718 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport at tracks across the country.

Jeep ad campaign — 'Beautiful Things Can Still Get Dirty'



(December 27, 2024) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. —  Jeep, the iconic off-road adventure brand, is launching its marketing campaign for the all-new Jeep Wagoneer S, the brand's first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) arriving first in the United States. The campaign, “Beautiful Things Can Still Get Dirty,” launched on television during Netflix's Christmas Day football games.