Blue Oval City in Tennessee
advances with carbon neutrality
    
(May 15, 2024) STANTON, Tenn. — Ford’s BlueOval City campus in Stanton, Tenn., is taking shape as robotic training cells, conveyors, paint spray booths and stamping press lines are installed at the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center assembly plant.  As the work in the plant progresses, Ford is prioritizing education, environmental protection and local engagement to help ensure West Tennessee residents benefit from the growth BlueOval City will bring.

(May 15, 2024) Volvo Cars is all in on electric vehicles, vowing to go all-electric in 2030. Unfortunately for the brand, consumers in the world's two largest auto markets aren't as enthusiastic about its zero-emission offerings. U.S. sales of Volvo's battery-powered XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge crossovers plummeted 65 percent in the first quarter to just 970 vehicles. According to Cox Automotive estimates, it was the largest year-over-year percentage decline in the luxury segment.

With refreshed exterior Hybrid
FWD Sorento starts at $40,065
    
(May 14, 2024) IRVINE, Calif. — Kia has announced pricing for the 2025 Sorento Hybrid, which benefits from a host of updates that lend the electrified SUV a more confident and modern appearance, coupled with a tech-rich interior that aims to meet the digital demands of today's consumers. Prices start at $40,065 including $1,375 destination charge for EX. The Sorento Hybrid SX Prestige begins at $48, 265. All-Wheel drive is standard.

Both RWD or 4Motion AWD
configurations will be available
    
(May 14, 2024) Volkswagen of America has announced the price structure for the 2025 ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus. The ID. Buzz will be offered stateside in three trims — Pro S and Pro S Plus, along with a launch-only 1st Edition—with a 91 kWh battery and 282 horsepower for rear-wheel drive models; 4Motion all-wheel-drive models will have maximum horsepower of 335. Range and pricing will be announced closer to launch.