Kia America is cruising when it comes to its U.S. market, posting total sales of 852,155 units in 2025, its first time north of the 800,000 mark and its highest-ever U.S. market share. The Korean auto manufacturer has a strong Peach State presence – its sprawling West Point factory was the company’s first ever plant built in America, and it continues to produces more than 350,000 vehicles a year. Kia’s U.S. success has its Georgia plant and thousands of employees RISING…
Atlanta Beltline light rail back on the menu?
Many Atlantans were dismayed when Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly tabled the idea of light rail along the Atlanta Beltline, the city’s wildly popular and successful pedestrian path. After all, light rail was a core part of the loop’s original vision, meant to connect the city all around its (eventual) 22-mile loop. But now the Atlanta City Council is pushing back, with 11 councilmembers, led by Atlanta City Councilwoman Kelsea Bond signing onto a resolution signaling support for the idea. Expect fierce resistance and debate, but the push has pro-transit advocates RISING…
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