Kia News
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More specifications and info for the electric vehicle, due to be delivered later in 2021, will be revealed later in March.
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Kia EV6 electric car: Teaser photos for 300-mile EV due by late 2021Kia will have seven dedicated EV models by 2027, and this is one of them. Expect 300 miles of range and 20-minute road-trip fast-charging.
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First drive review: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid beats Highlander Hybrid with 37 mpg and better tech, but it’s no TellurideA Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is on the way, with all-wheel drive and a 30-mile plug-in range. Will it feel more like the range-topper we were expecting?
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Apple Car EV project reportedly converging on Kia and its Georgia plantKia and its Georgia plant are, according to reports, in the running to build a car for Apple on Hyundai's modular E-GMP platform.
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Tesla Model S and Kia Niro EV top electric vehicle ownership studyOwners of the Model S are the most satisfied among EV owners, despite continued build-quality issues.
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Kia teases designs for 7 EVs due by 2027Starting this year, Kia will get both a new design focus and begin delivering the first of seven dedicated electric vehicles to arrive by 2027 and 11 EVs in all by 2025.
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With 37-mpg hybrid and 30-mile PHEV versions on the way, the redesigned Kia Sorento is one of the most fuel-efficient three-row SUVs.
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Kia electric vehicle due in 2021 will lead new design direction for the brandKia provided a timeline for the first of seven new dedicated EVs, a glimpse of their design direction, and a hint about a pending U.S. charging investment.
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Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid detailed for Europe, arriving in early 2021The Sorento SUV, with a reasonably large 13.8-kwh battery pack, might expand plug-in hybrid capability appeal for Kia.
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Report: Kia Soul EV not returning to US marketAlthough Kia still maintains the Soul EV is coming, a report suggests it's now been removed from the future US lineup.
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2015-2016 Kia Soul EV recalled for rollaway riskAn issue with the parking mechanism in the Kia Soul EV can cause the vehicle to roll when parked. Kia's solution automatically deploys the electronic parking brake.
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Kia Niro EV: Best Car To Buy 2020 nomineeThe Kia Niro EV is a strong electric-car value—especially if dependable miles of range for the dollar are important.
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A sharpened exterior, new infotainment systems, and other added features highlight the refresh given to the 2020 Kia Niro.
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Kia Futuron concept points to the electric "SUV coupe" of the futureKia shows promise of being adventurous with its electric-car designs in the future with a concept aiming many years ahead.
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Official: Kia Soul EV delayed until 2021The fully electric version of the Kia Soul, already EPA-rated at 243 miles of range, has been delayed until the 2021 model year.
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2020 Kia Optima Hybrid includes more active-safety featuresFor the 2020 model year, the 41-mpg Kia Optima Hybrid includes active-safety items such as active lane control and adaptive cruise control.
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Hyundai, Kia team with Rimac for battery techAlong the way to building 44 "eco-friendly" models by 2025, Hyundai Motors, which includes Kia, announced that it will invest $80 million in Croatian EV startup Rimac. Rimac is most famous for building the Rimac Concept One, known at its introduction in 2016 as the world's fastest electric car. The...
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Audi E-tron delays, EVgo Autocharge, Hyundai-Kia EV app: Today's Car NewsRivian reveals the company plans six new models. Hyundai and Kia release an app to customize settings and performance for plug-in cars. Audi faces more battery delays for its long-awaited E-tron electric SUV. EVgo turns on the first non-Tesla fast chargers with one-step Plug'n Charge. All this and...
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What company announced plans to finally bring new diesels to the U.S.? Where are new incentives being offered on used EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2019. This week was all about new-car debuts at the New York and Shanghai auto shows. In New York, Toyota showed a new Highlander Hybrid rated at 34 mpg combined, up from 29 mpg for the previous model. Mazda announced that it will begin selling a new diesel version of its CX-5 SUV rated at 28 mpg combined. It will be the first new diesel passenger vehicle...
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Chevy Bolt EV vs Nissan Leaf Plus; Honda, Kia EVs for China; used EV incentives: Today's Car NewsWe recently drove both the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus and 2019 Chevy Bolt EV, then compared them. Honda and Kia rolled out new electric cars for the Chinese market. GM trademarked a possible name for the new electric sibling to the Chevy Bolt EV. And Ontario, Canada, buyers can get rebates on used...
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Electric Honda HR-V and plug-in hybrid Kia Forte debut in ShanghaiThe Shanghai auto show was full of new plug-in vehicles to meet that country's coming demand for electric cars. Two new plug-in models from mainstream automakers included the all-electric Honda X-NV SUV and the Kia K3 plug-in hybrid. While both of these models have U.S. counterparts—the Honda...
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2019 Mazda CX-5 diesel, Mercedes-Benz EQC, more Karmas, more Nikolas: Today's Car NewsMazda will deliver the diesel CX-5, Mercedes' electric crossover, and hydrogen fuel trucks.
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2020 Kia Soul EV first drive review: 243 electric miles in the boxThe newest version of Kia’s boxy electric car—or crossover—goes faster and farther on a charge, with much of its goodness intact.
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Amazon charges Kias, Chevy Bolt mountain range, UN climate report: Today's Car NewsA second automaker has signed on to Amazon's Home Services charger installation program. We took a Chevrolet Bolt EV to the top of the Continental Divide to see how its range fares in mountain driving. A new UN climate report calls for optimism in tackling climate change. And our latest Twitter...
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