Kia is looking to offer lower-prices electric vehicles via large-scale production of its EV2 and EV4 models in 2027. The automaker aims to manufacture 100,000 units each of the EVs, with the majority of production taking place at the Zilina plant in Slovakia. The production strategy is central to Kia's goal of increasing its battery-electric vehicle output in Europe nearly threefold within two years.

Apple and NBCUniversal said they will sell Apple TV and Peacock streaming bundles to US subscribers starting Oct. 20. US customers can save more than 30% by subscribing to the Apple TV and Peacock Premium (ad-supported) bundle for $14.99 per month, or Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus (mostly ad-free) for $19.99 per month, the companies said.

Mercedes-Benz's Vision Iconic concept car draws inspiration from prewar luxury vehicles as well as modern technology. Key features include neuromorphic computing for more efficient data processing and promises to reduce energy consumption in automated systems by up to 90%. The concept also debuts steer-by-wire controls and previews SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, enabling hands-free operation in certain conditions.

BMW has partnered with SipaBoards to produce the BMW Tourer Electric, an electric paddleboard with a quiet water jet motor, swappable batteries and GPS. The board, which can accommodate two paddlers, offers up to seven hours of use and can be folded into a backpack.