--- title: "Kia Wants Another Stinger, But It’s Being Patient: TDS" date: "2026-05-11" modified: "2026-05-11" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/kia-wants-another-stinger-but-its-being-patient-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" tags: - "concept" - "Kia" - "sedan" - "sports car" --- # Kia Wants Another Stinger, But It’s Being Patient: TDS ![Kia Vision Meta Turismo concept, rear 3/4 view]() *The Kia Vision Meta Turismo concept, which previews a possible Stinger-like flagship GT for the brand. \Kia\* Good morning and welcome to *[The Downshift]()*, or *TDS* for short. *The Downshift* brings you the biggest automotive industry headlines from around the globe every morning in quick summaries so you can get up to speed and on with your day. Each item contains a link you can follow for more information. It's Monday—grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage and let’s hit it. 🐝 Kia wants to make its Vision Meta Turismo a reality and place it as a flagship grand tourer like the Stinger was, but the automaker is waiting for the costs associated with EVs to drop so it can be more attainable. \[*[Autocar]()*\] 🏛️ Volkswagen's new electric utility brand Scout could pursue an independent stock market listing, CEO Scott Keogh told a German paper. \[*[Reuters]()*\] 🔧 A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Porsche, alleging that the automaker has engaged in "an illegal monopolization for repair services" that supposedly prevent any party other than a Porsche dealer from servicing its own products. \[*[Car Complaints]()*\] 🖼️ Mitsubishi is opening a "gallery" space in Tennessee, in a partnership with dealer City Auto, that will not actually sell cars. Instead, it's been pitched as a way to learn more about the brand, from its past glories to its current technologies. \[*[Autoblog]()*\] 🐂 Lamborghini has revealed the Fenomeno Roadster, a roof-less version of the Fenomeno that the company will only produce 15 examples of. With a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 and three electric motors producing a grand total of 1,065 horsepower, it's the most powerful open-air Lamborghini to date. \[*[Lamborghini]()*\] 🔴 Ferrari has won the prestigious Red Dot design award for the SC40, the special projects tribute to the F40 that Maranello unveiled late last year. \[*[Ferrari]()*\] 🏁 Weekend Race Results: - **WRC Rally Portugal:** Thierry Neuville won for Hyundai - **NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Watkins Glen:** Kaden Honeycutt won for Tricon Garage - **WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps:** Robin Frijns, Rene Rast, and Sheldon van der Linde won for BMW - **NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Watkins Glen:** Connor Zilisch won for JR Motorsports - **IndyCar at Indianapolis Road Course:** Christian Lundgaard won for Arrow McLaren - **MotoGP French Grand Prix:** Jorge Martin won for Aprilia - **NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen:** Shane van Gisbergen won for Trackhouse Racing *Got a tip or feedback for TDS? Let us know at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()