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Genesis has introduced the 2027 GV70 Prestige Graphite. Sports gloss black mirrors, dark chrome trim, and 21-inch wheels. Cabin features carbon fiber trim and Nappa leather seats. Genesis has used the New York Auto Show to introduce the 2027 GV70 Prestige Graphite. It follows the G70 variant and is billed as a dark and sporty trim. The automaker said surprisingly little about the crossover, but it’s presumably based on the GV70 Sport Prestige . Regardless, the model features a lightly revised exterior with dark chrome trim and gloss black mirror caps. It also rides on a stylish set of 21-inch alloy wheels that feature a dark metallic finish that contrasts with red brake calipers. More: Genesis Remembered The G70 Exists And Gave It Something Fancy The Prestige Graphite will be offered in four different colors including two new hues known as Bering Blue and Ceres Blue Matte. Customers can also get Makalu Gray or Uyuni White. The upgrades continue inside as the cabi...

US lawmaker wants permanent block on Chinese cars, software, and partnerships. Industry groups back ban, citing security fears and unfair competition concerns. Trump previously signaled openness to Chinese brands building factories in US. Chinese-brand cars now account for one in 10 new cars sold in Europe, but you won’t find a BYD or Xiaomi on sale in the US, and one Ohio senator is determined to maintain that situation. He wants to make absolutely sure Chinese car brands never make it to America in the form of auto imports, partnerships, or even just lines of code buried in software. Senator Bernie Moreno is preparing legislation that goes beyond the current restrictions introduced in early 2025 by the Biden administration. Those rules already shut out Chinese passenger cars over concerns they could harvest sensitive driver data. Moreno’s proposal aims to slam every remaining door, then double lock them just in case. More: Toyota Is Selling A New EV In China For Les...

Genesis will launch 22 new or updated vehicles in North America by 2030. The expansion covers new models, refreshed trims, and fresh powertrains. Passenger cars, including potentially the G70, remain part of the plan. Plenty of luxury brands build somewhat middling products. Ones that look fancy but are just front-wheel drive, mostly underwhelming to drive, people movers. Genesis is decidedly different and isn’t resting on its laurels either. At the New York International Auto Show today, Genesis president and CEO José Muñoz announced that the brand plans to launch 22 all-new or significantly updated vehicles in North America between now and 2030. Read: Genesis Is Finally Done Being A Fancier Hyundai That’s quite the product blitz for a brand that’s still relatively new on the luxury scene. The 22 launches will cover the U.S. and Canada , and Genesis says they’ll include not just completely new vehicles, but also updated versions of existing models, fresh trims, new p...