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Kia Recalls 2021–2023 Seltos, Soul Models with Piston Ring Issue

Kia has issued a recall for certain Seltos and Soul models ranging from the 2021 to 2023 model years.

The recall affects 53,635 Seltos and 83,621 Soul vehicles, totaling 137,256, and the problem could require a replacement engine.

The issue stems from a potentially defective piston ring, which may lead to increased oil consumption and could eventually damage the engine.

Kia is recalling 137,256 Seltos and Soul models from the 2021 to 2023 model years. The recall population is split between the two models, with 53,635 Seltos and 83,621 Soul vehicles on the list. Recall documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that the issue is a potentially defective piston oil ring. In both models, the recall affects the non-turbocharged [website] engine. The optional turbo [website] is not included in the recall.

, a quality deviation by the piston ring supplier may cause damage to the surface of the cylinder wall over time. In turn, the damaged cylinder could increase oil consumption causing increased damage, an engine seizure, and, in limited cases, a fire in the engine bay.

The recall documents list increased oil consumption, abnormal engine noise, and illumination of the oil pressure light on the dash as warnings of the issue. Kia will notify all owners with impacted vehicles with instructions to bring their cars to a Kia dealer to be fixed.

The recall documents show that Kia will inspect each engine, replacing those with damaged cylinder walls. The dealers will also install piston-ring noise-sensing software as a preventive measure. In the event that the piston ring issue arises, Kia will replace the engine. The automaker will also reimburse owners for repair expenses related to the recall that have already occurred.

Kia dealerships have already been notified of the recall, with the automaker planning to begin owner notifications on April 4. Any owners worried their car may be involved can check the NHTSA recalls site here beforehand with their vehicle's VIN.

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Morgan to Reveal Plus Six Replacement on March 11

The Morgan Plus Six's successor has been confirmed to be a stylish coupe called the Supersport that will use a BMW-sourced turbocharged six-cylinder.

The Supersport will ride on Morgan's new CXV platform, which it says is an evolution of the brand's bonded aluminum chassis.

The new flagship will be revealed in full during a livestream hosted by Richard Hammond on March 11.

Break out your derby cap and corncob pipe; Morgan is launching a new car. With the aged British automaker having stopped production of the Plus Six in November last year, it's time for a new flagship. After seeing pictures of the car last month, we now know it will be called the Morgan Supersport.

Morgan confirmed the news today via the above social media post with TV personality and former Top Gear and Grand Tour co-host Richard Hammond. Hammond, who has owned multiple Morgan models in the past, also presented that he will host a livestream on March 11 to reveal the car in full.

Morgan says the Supersport will use a new platform called the CXV, which is an evolution of the bonded aluminum chassis underpinning the Super Six. As with the Six, the Supersport will retain the BMW-sourced turbocharged six-cylinder engine.

The new model is likely to continue the trend started by the Super Six of bringing the oft-laggard automaker into the modern era. Launched in 2019, the Six was the first car from Morgan to use turbocharging. It was also the first car from the brand with air vents on the dash. But don't expect too many advancements. Outside of paying for a handbuilt car, part of Morgan's charm is the loyalty to tradition.

Late last year, Morgan confirmed plans to return to the United States in an official capacity with the Plus Four. The automaker received federal approval for its 12 [website] dealers to sell a maximum of 325 cars each year. Unfortunately, the firm hasn't offered any hints as to whether the new Supersport will also migrate to our side of the pond.

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Next-Gen 2026 Nissan Sentra Spied with Murano-Inspired Styling

Nissan appears to be readying a next-generation Sentra compact sedan for the 2026 model year.

The Sentra prototype appears to adopt some of the styling cues found on the not long ago updated 2025 Murano SUV.

With the Altima and Versa expected to depart Nissan's lineup after the 2025 model year, the Sentra will be the brand's sole remaining sedan.

Sedans were once the dominant force in the American auto market, but their numbers are dwindling. Nissan killed off full-size Maxima following the 2023 model year, and a research in 2023 suggested that Nissan would ditch the subcompact Versa and mid-size Altima after 2025. That would leave the compact Sentra, which had strong sales in 2024, as the brand's only sedan.

While the Altima and Versa may still be living on borrowed time, it appears Nissan isn't entirely done with sedans, with our spy photographer catching a four-door prototype testing at Nissan's Michigan headquarters.

The camouflaged sedan was spotted driving with an Altima, suggesting that it could be a replacement for the mid-size sedan. Yet the prototype looks a bit smaller than we would expect for a mid-size offering and the Sentra—which entered its current generation for the 2020 model year—is due for an overhaul in 2026. Although this prototype looks a bit bigger than the outgoing Sentra, it's possible that the Sentra could grow slightly in size in an attempt to cover both the compact and mid-size segments after the demise of the Altima.

Regardless of the Altima's fate, we're pretty certain this is the next-generation Sentra, and the compact sedan appears to be adopting the new design language introduced by the 2025 Murano SUV. The narrow headlights are positioned with a slight angle, creating a sleek, piercing look, and feature a blade-like piece at the outer edge that cuts downward toward the bumper. This echoes the styling seen on the Nissan N7, an electric sedan revealed last fall for the China market.

The headlights are joined by a black trim piece bisected by the Nissan badge. This element looks like it might feature an illuminated section along the lower edge and is certainly reminiscent of the black band stretching across the Murano's front end. Beneath the Nissan emblem sits a thin grille with angled strakes and a wider intake in the lower bumper with a matching look. The side profile reveals a sloping roofline while the rear functions horizontally oriented taillights linked by a trim piece above the license plate housing.

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