2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: VW ID.Buzz, 2024 Hummer Pickup EV, 2025 Kia K5 And 2025 Toyota Crown Signa

The three-row VW ID.Buzz EV produces 282-horsepower.

The VW ID.Buzz has a 264-mile driving range.

The 2024 Hummer Pickup EV can become a house on wheel with a mobile camper, which includes a bed, sink and a shower.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia K5s and Toyota Tundras Are Recalled

Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V149000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 188,912

2021 Kia K5 GT: The Brand's Midsize Vehicle Gets Turbocharged

 

Highlight: The K5 was formerly known as the Optima.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $35,705 (Base SE Model: $24,455)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; an electronic stability control system; a traction control system; a rear camera; a hill start assist system; a forward collision avoidance system; a lane keep assist system; a driver attention warning system; a high beam assist system; temporary spare tire; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (LX): 16-inch wheels; front wheel drive; an 8-speed automatic transmission; a fuel saving stop and go system; a single exhaust muffler; an automatic brake hold feature; cloth seats; a manual operated tilt-telescopic steering wheel; front seatback pockets; a dual zone automatic a/c; and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system

2021 Kia K5 GT AWD: A New Name, A New Design

Highlight: The K5 was formerly known as the Optima.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $31,300 (Base SE Model: $24,455)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; an electronic stability control system; a traction control system; a rear camera; a hill start assist system; a forward collision avoidance system; a lane keep assist system; a driver attention warning system; a high beam assist system; temporary spare tire; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (LX): 16-inch wheels; front wheel drive; an 8-speed automatic transmission; a fuel saving stop and go system; a single exhaust muffler; an automatic brake hold feature; cloth seats; a manual operated tilt-telescopic steering wheel; front seatback pockets; a dual zone automatic a/c; and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system