Hello and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. The Downshift recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking more info. Here’s your bulletin for Friday, August 28, 2026. The cheapest Kia Niro just got about $2,500 more expensive for 2027, now costing $29,890 before destination. Factoring in shipping, you can’t get a Niro for less than $30,000 anymore. Additionally, Kia removed the plug-in and fully electric models from the range, meaning the only one on offer is the standard hybrid. [Autoblog] The 2027 Ram ProMaster City starts a hair under $40,000—$39,995, to be exact—including…
Even the Kia Niro Starts Over $30,000 Now: TDS
