Kia plans to introduce a body-on-frame truck by 2030, according to TDS.
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🚘 What I’m driving: This week, I’m in the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid, which serves as a fantastic daily driver for traveling from point A to point B. My kids haven’t even mentioned anything about the rear-seat space, and this compact lifted hatchback is achieving around 30 mpg in mixed suburban driving.
🛻 Kia announced that it will introduce a body-on-frame truck with hybrid and range-extended options in North America by 2030; the news, revealed during Kia’s annual investor day, hints at the possible powertrains we may see in Hyundai’s midsize body-on-frame pickup, as the two are expected to be linked.
⚠️ A new prediction indicates that the production of the Scout Traveler SUV is now pushed to September 2028, while the Terra pickup is now set for production in March 2030, which is four years out.
🔋 Reports suggest that Tesla is working on a smaller, more affordable EV.
🚗 Volkswagen stated it will not eliminate sedans or hot hatches any time soon.
🚕 Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz robotaxi has begun operating in the streets of LA.
💸 Polestar is offering discounts of up to $21,000 on the Polestar 3 and up to $14,000 off the less expensive Polestar 4 for current Tesla owners.
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Kia plans to introduce a body-on-frame truck by 2030, according to TDS.
Kia has stated that the new body-on-frame truck will be available with a hybrid and a range-extended powertrain.