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Kia EV5 shows promise in the world’s largest EV market as brand sales top 20,000 again

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Kia is growing in China as most foreign automakers are rapidly losing market share. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5, Kia is already seeing the results, as brand sales in China topped 20,000 for the third straight month in August. Kia sold nearly 6,000 EV5 models in China through July.

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Kia EV5 production version design unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in China

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Kia EV5's production version design was unveiled today at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The concept vehicle debuted in March this year on the Kia Chinese EV Day and appeared during Auto Shanghai a month later.

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MG targets Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6 GT with new super SUV for Australia

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Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. Known as the IM Motors LS6 in China, the medium SUV with up to 579kW/800Nm, a 252km/h top speed and a 3.5 2024 MG IM Motors LS6. “I

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Beijing show: Aussie-bound Leapmotor shows off C16 three-row electric family SUV

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Stellantis-backed Aussie-bound Chinese electrified car brand Leapmotor has revealed the three-row C16 SUV at the Beijing auto show. The sort of vehicle that would shape as a logical model for Leapmotor to bring to Australia, it shapes as a cut-price family SUV alternative to the Kia EV9.

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Canada to slap 100% tariff on Chinese EVs just as BYD preps for market debut

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Canada is set to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following similar moves by the US and Europe. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Monday that Canada will enforce a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. Canada will follow the US, its biggest trade partner by far, in enacting a 100% tariff rate on Chinese EV imports.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

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Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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