(January 6, 2016) Kia Motors America will reveal a new concept car Jan. 11 at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit hinting at a return to the large SUV market. Kia hasn't marketed a large sport utility in the U.S. since the seven-passenger Borrego was dropped in 2011. 

Conceived at the automaker’s California design studio, Kia says the concept offers an abundance of advanced technology — including state-of-the-art health-and-wellness technology – and takes Kia’s design language in a bold new direction.

(January 5, 2015) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford’s total 2015 U.S. sales of 2,613,162 vehicles are the company’s best annual sales results in nine years — up 5 percent. Ford brand sales of 2,511,935 vehicles make Ford America’s best-selling brand for six straight years.

U.S. December sales total 239,242 vehicles, up 8 percent versus a year ago. An 8 percent retail sales increase drove overall performance, with 174,509 vehicles sold last month. 

(January 5, 2016) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil suit against Volkswagen AG for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by installing illegal devices to impair emission control systems in 600,000 vehicles.

"The United States will pursue all appropriate remedies against Volkswagen to redress the violations of our nation's clean air laws," said Assistant Attorney General John Cruden, head of the departments environment and natural resources division.

(January 5, 2016) DETROIT — Chevrolet will unveil the 2017 Bolt EV at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Wednesday and be the first auto brand to work with Facebook to debut a vehicle using Facebook Live.

With the addition of the Bolt EV to a lineup that includes the all-new 2016 Volt, 2016 Malibu Hybrid and Spark EV, Chevrolet will offer consumers more affordable, electrified vehicle options than any other major automotive brand — solidifying its position as the leader in electrification.