Automotive

The Kia Optima is out, and the Kia K5 is in. With the name change comes a whole new approach and attitude. Kia's most powerful midsize sedan ever borrows from the Stinger for a sporty makeover that greets the world with an absolutely angry glare.

The California-based firm TuSimple has today revealed an ambitious plan to begin piecing together a network of autonomous trucking routes in US, with plans to scale up and service the entire contiguous US by 2023.

The indoor/outdoor camper has been a growing trend, encouraging occupants to cook, eat and spend time outside. The Embassy Traveler Sport camper van features loads of outdoor living with its available rear deck and side entertainment area.

The Hyundai Motor Company has launched its first electric minibus. The County Electric's 128-kWh Li-ion battery is reported good for up to 250 km, and can be fully charged in a little over an hour using a 150-kW charger.

This vehicle standing here appears like it could be the latest Land Rover Defender restomod, but it is not. It's not a Defender at all. It's not even a Land Rover. This is the Ineos Grenadier, the Defender redux the world has been yearning for.

Citroen has a long history in the hatchback segment and is looking to reestablish itself there with the new ë-C4 - 100% electric, a compact hatch that continues the automaker's journey down the electrification pathway it outlined in 2016.

General Motors started from the frame with changes to the all-new 2020 Sierra 3500, giving it the towing capability, comfort, and technology to mix it with its heavy duty competitors. And yes, the Denali is still luxurious.

Mercedes' midsize Metris van has been a hot camper van commodity ever since Mercedes introduced its own Weekender this year. The ADF Anacapa camper van takes road-tripping a step further with an indoor/outdoor kitchen in a four-person interior.

Volkswagen looks back this week to the days of the early 90s when it commissioned a towering, rolling fortress-like factory Golf. For a short time, VW worked with Steyr-Daimler-Puch to create this absolute beast of an off-road hatchback.

There are large vehicles and then there are large vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unique among big commercial vans in that it has such a myriad of configuration options, like our Passenger model with seating for 10 adults.

Lordstown Motors has unveiled its launch vehicle, the Endurance. Aimed first and foremost at fleet buyers, the new all-electric pickup truck relies on four hub motors for up to 600 hp and 250 miles (402 km) per charge.

While today's cars are getting increasingly good at detecting other vehicles on the road ahead, they can still be surprised by traffic that shoots out from intersecting streets. A new radar system may help, by letting cars "see" around blind corners.