Continuing its streak of reveals, Dodge is showcasing the Challenger “Black Ghost,” the sixth out of seventh “Last Call” models to be introduced for the Challenger’s (and Charger’s) twilight year.

The 2023 Challenger Black Ghost pays homage to a similarly named model of Woodward Avenue legend. Owned by Godfrey Qualls, the original Black Ghost was a 1970 Challenger RT SE powered by a 426 HEMI. It went on to earn a spot in the National Historic Vehicle Register in 2020, and remains in the Qualls family.

The OG famously flexed its muscle before driving off into the night, gone without a trace; the new one should be equally stealthy thanks to the black and chrome appearance dressing the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody. Under the hood is something less inconspicuous; the Hellcat Redeye’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 beefed up to 807 horsepower.

Some of the more standout appearance features include the bright Dodge badging upfront and the “gator skin” roof vinyl. Less noticeable is the Midnight Metallic SRT grille badge, black MOPAR hood pins and six-piston Brembo brakes. The undercover interior is wrapped in a mix of Alcantara and leather, broken up by the red SRT logo on the wheel and carbon fiber bezels.

The sad news is that only 300 of these will be made, allocated to specific dealerships. As with all “Last Call” models, pricing and ordering details will be shared once ordering opens later this fall.

Kia has officially debuted their first bid in the all-electric sedan segment, the EV4, unveiled at the aptly named 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, alongside the PV5 van and Concept EV2 subcompact.

The Kia EV4 will be produced in South Korea, with models destined for North American shores to be assembled later in the year, behind units being made for the home market. A Slovakia-made hatchback variant will also begin production in the second half of this year, though unfortunately will not be available in North America.

The EV4 is a “core model,” expanding upon Kia’s electric portfolio and offering a place for those who are interested in adopting fully-electric propulsion; that said, pricing details are yet to be confirmed, so where the EV4 slots into the market exactly is yet to be determined. 

Kia’s 400-volt E-GMP platform provides the foundation, capable of supporting two different battery options. Focusing on the sedan, the standard 58.3-kWh pack is estimated at 430 kilometers of range based on the WLTP cycle, which equates to roughly 267 miles. The larger 81.4-kWh pack is rated at 630 km of range, just over 391 miles. Both models are front-wheel drive, with a single 150 kW electric motor providing enough pull for a 7.4-second 0-60 time with the smaller pack and 7.7 seconds with the larger one. A 10-80% “fill up” at a DC fast charger will finish in 29 minutes, with a 10-100% charge on an AC system taking more than 5 hours.

Design cues both in and out are reminiscent of Kia’s other EV designs, with the minimalistic front bookended by vertical lighting, and the sloped rear windows. Inside, a pair of 12.3-inch screens, make up the instrumentation and infotainment. Front-row relaxation seats, a Theatre Mode for the displays and a Smart TV array of entertainment options make the cabin plenty techy, and offer a distraction when you’re charging.

We’ll know more about the EV4 soon, potentially before more details emerge on the Concept EV2. It’s a subcompact utility with proportions that are more city friendly, a cabin that’s self-described as vibrant and sustainable, and a central pillar that’s been deleted for an expansive opening, made possible by rear-hinged rear doors. The front doors get their own party trick: Pop-out portable speakers. The EV2 will enter production and launch in Europe in 2026, with no word on U.S. arrival.

Kia has a thing for making up acronyms. For example, the “multi-purpose vehicle” (MPV) displacing the minivan descriptor for the Carnival. And now, the PV5, a “Car Derived Van” (CDV) and not just a van. It’s also the first vehicle as part of their Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) global strategy.

The PV5 will be built on a new E-GMP.S platform, a modular skateboard platform to be used for the PV5’s passenger, cargo and chassis Cab variations. Passenger variants will feature either a 71.2- or a 51.5-kWh battery, with the cargo model receiving a third 43.3-kWh option. A single 120 kW motor generates rotation at the front, range to be determined but dependent on configuration. Each configuration is modular in its own way. The Passenger can be optimized for carrying luggage, people and/or even camping; the Cargo, which features a high roof, is built to carry more of its namesake while offering a mounting solution; and the Chassis Cab is like a blank canvas, to be built up in whatever way an individual or business would be best served.

The PV5 will go on sale in Korea and Europe later this year, followed by other markets in 2026.