Our first bit of news comes from Kia, who continues to invest in their battery-electric portfolio.

What that means for North America is a new EV4 sport-utility. It’s designed around Kia’s 400-volt modular platform, available with either a 58- or 81-kWh battery. A single 150 kW motor sends power to the front wheels. The EV4 will make its way to the U.S. following a launch in other markets, with production for North American models starting later this year.

The EV4 was announced at a special EV Day event in Spain, debuting alongside other products and concepts. That includes the Concept EV2, a sport utility that’s much smaller than their current EV6 and EV9 models. A production model of the EV2 could be seen in 2026.

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Bringing news back stateside, Ram has announced a new Mopar package for the 1500 RHO.

The Mopar ’25 package adds unique blue accents and Mopar-official parts, like the bed-based spare tire carrier and RamBar accessory bar.The RHO utilizes a high-output 3.0-liter inline-six. This turbocharged “Hurricane” engine puts out 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. The Mopar ’25 package is a $6,500 upgrade, limited to just 250 North American units.

Meanwhile, Cadillac has announced the Escalade IQL. It’s effectively the same all-electric Escalade IQ, now stretched to provide more third-row legroom and rear storage. Starting over $130,000, expect all proper Escalade IQ luxuries, including Dolby Atmos audio support, which GM announced will be in all electric Cadillacs moving forward.

And that’s the latest on this week’s Motor News!