DUNCAN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol said a driver is dead and another is hurt following a rear-end crash in Duncan overnight. According to troopers, a driver in a Kia was heading north on S.C. 101 when it rear-ended a Honda van that was trying to turn right onto the highway from Apple Valley Road around 12:20 a.m.

Kia gave us the PV5 concept, its first answer to a question none of us were asking, frankly, before the 2024 CES in Las Vegas: What if the Korean brand built an awesome-looking, all-electric van that promised numerous variations including passenger,

The cheapest Kia hybrid SUV with more than 500 miles of range also happens to be the cheapest hybrid that the brand makes.

J.D. Power data shows the average new-vehicle retail transaction price was expected to total $44,619 in February, up $71 from February 2024. However, that is well below the record set during Covid of $47,329 in December 2022.

As families gear up for road trips and daily school drop-offs, the demand for vehicles that offer space, safety, and a touch of style is on the rise.

Tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada could raise car prices by thousands, slash sales, and hike insurance costs, hurting buyers and automakers.

Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily roundup for all things electric and automotive tech. Here's what's on the docket today: Hyundai and Kia say solid state batteries are a pipe dream until the top of the decade, Nissan's CEO could soon be forced out, and Stellantis tells Trump he's slapping tariffs on the wrong cars. Let's jump in.

Although not quite as bombastic as its inaugural EV Day in 2023, where Kia mapped out its plans to accelerate its EV offering with the reveal of EV2 through to EV5, its most recent showcase confirmed its commitment to electrification… and revealed more about its progress.

The Indian automobile industry showcased strong momentum in February 2025, with major automakers continuing to witness steady demand across segments. Leading brands saw significant traction, driven by the rising popularity of SUVs and electric vehicles.

The Albuquerque Police Department has sued Hyundai and Kia, accusing the automakers of helping fuel car theft through the city. According to police, another