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Kia Hopes Bigger is Better
After unveiling the PV5 last year (named the 2026 International Van of the Year) as the first entry off their Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) architecture, the larger PV7 slots somewhere between Ford’s midsize Transit Custom and fullsize Transit (as shown in table below). The PV7 shares the same E-GMP.S 800V-capable platform and software ecosystem, now in a larger and more capable size. Kia notes the PV7 was designed around a ‘tool box’ concept, compared to the PV5’s ‘open box’
Adam Bernard
Sep 151 min read


News Roundup: Mar 30, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/f7FTjwMgkUc?si=YKvp7RcK4uGgRMKU AMG Gets an SUV Mercedes‑AMG is preparing its first standalone SUV, expanding the GT family beyond the SL and GT coupes with a fully electric performance flagship aimed squarely at the Porsche Cayenne Electric and BMW’s upcoming iX5. Riding on the new AMG.EA platform rather than a repurposed Mercedes architecture, the GT SUV is expected to use Yasa axial‑flux motors in a high‑output multi‑motor configuratio
Adam Bernard
Mar 303 min read


News Roundup: Mar 16, 2026
Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/BXHtSUvsPeI Honda Retreats From EVs (in the US) Honda’s recent cancellation of three U.S.-market EVs reinforces its long‑standing reputation as an engine company first, automaker second, with the decision raising questions about its EV strategy and competitiveness. While the cancellation of the avant‑garde 0 Saloon makes some sense given American buyers’ preference for SUVs, it’s surprising that the seemingly stronger 0 Series archi
Adam Bernard
Mar 174 min read


News Roundup: August 4, 2025
Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/YQVERz42zxE Kia PV5 Technology Day Five years ago, Kia announced plans to enter the commercial...
Adam Bernard
Aug 5, 20254 min read
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