Inside the Industry

Mustang celebrates 60 with can’t-miss owner event April 17



(March 29, 2024) NEW YORK — Nearly 60 years ago, Ford unveiled the original Mustang at the World’s Fair in New York. This April, the next chapter of Mustang begins with an epic Mustang fan event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Owners and fans in attendance will get a first look at a limited edition 60th Anniversary Appearance Package and try new, exclusive Mustang ownership experiences rolling out over the next year.

Camp Jeep test track celebrates 20th year at New York Auto Show



(March 29, 2024) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Camp Jeep returns to the New York International Auto Show, celebrating the 20th anniversary of offering free off-road rides to auto show attendees. The 28,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit at this year’s New York International Auto Show gives consumers a first-hand look at the Trail Rated capability standards engineered into Jeep vehicles for ground clearance, traction, stability, articulation, break-over, off-camber and suspension.

Kia recalls 427,000 Tellurides over roll away risk



(March 29, 2024) WASHINGTON — Kia America is recalling about 427,000 Telluride vehicles in the U.S. over a potential defect that could cause those vehicles to roll away while in park. The recall covers 2020-24 Telluride large crossovers. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft on those vehicles might not be fully engaged because of "suspected improper assembly by the supplier," according to a recall report submitted Tuesday to NHTSA.

Volkswagen will offer 2025 ID.7 in two trim levels in U.S.



(March 28, 2024) RESTON, Va. — Volkswagen of America has announced the offer structure for the 2025 ID.7, the first all-electric Volkswagen in the near-luxury sedan segment. The ID.7 will be offered stateside in two trims — Pro S and Pro S Plus — with an 82 kWh battery and 282 horsepower and 402 pound-feet of torque on rear-wheel drive models; all-wheel-drive models will have maximum horsepower of 335. Range and pricing will be announced closer to launch in Q3.

Enhanced 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz makes world debut



More aggressive front design
creates a strong, wide stance

    

(March 28, 2024) NEW YORK — Hyundai has unveiled an enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle in a world debut at the New York International Auto Show. Santa Cruz offers redesigned exterior and interior surfaces along with new infotainment and additional advanced driver assistance systems. The 2025 Santa Cruz, designed in California, arrives at Hyundai dealerships this summer.

Baltimore bridge collapse to impact auto industry



(March 27, 2024) The collapse of a bridge in Blatimore harbor when it was hit by a container ship Tuesday will disrupt the shipment of automobiles and parts after traffic was suspended at the Port of Baltimore until further notice. The Baltimore port's private and public terminals handled 847,158 autos and light trucks in 2023, the most of any U.S. port.

Next-generation Mini Cooper S Hardtop hits streets of New York



(March 27, 2024) NEW YORK — On the eve of the 2024 New York International Auto Show and just days after Mini’s 22nd birthday in the U.S., Mini USA makes the North American debut of the new, next-generation 2025 Mini Cooper S 2-door in an unconventional way.

Genesis unveils Neolun and GV60 Magma concepts


Genesis Neolun

Neolun Concept exudes luxury;
Magma signals high-performance


(March 27, 2024) NEW YORK — Genesis has unveiled two new concept vehicles and officially launched a high-performance program at Genesis House New York, marking a critical milestone in the brand’s evolution. As the brand’s first full-size electric SUV concept, the Genesis Neolun embodies the ultimate Genesis hospitality behind the wheel with an array of state-of-the-art technological features.

All-electric European Explorer completes record-setting drive around the world



(March 27, 2024) NICE, France — Adventurer Lexie Alford has set the official record of being the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle using the new all-electric Ford Explorer designed for European customers. To celebrate the Charge Around The Globe, Ford has confirmed the price and specifications of the new Ford Explorer range, officially making the EV that drove around the world available to customers who are ready to make their own adventures, whether large or small.

Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 sets another world record



(March 26, 2024) POMONA, Calif. — One of the goals with Ford Performance Electric Vehicle Demonstrators is to redefine what’s possible in racing with electric powertrains. With the Cobra Jet EV demonstrator, that has now be done  twice.  The electric car has broke the world record for the fastest quarter-mile pass with a full bodied-drag car with a blistering time of 7.759 seconds at 180.14 miles per hour at the National Hot Rod Association Winter Nationals.