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Kia is recalling 12,400 EV9 SUVs over faulty remote parking assist that may not stop

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As a result, the system may fail to apply enough brake pressure during frequent stops or traveling at less than 2 mph. 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line (Source: Kia) Kia’s first three-row electric SUV has helped it achieve back-to-back record US sales months. The NHTSA campaign number is 24V693000. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Notable Updates are Coming to the VW ID.4 for 2024, but Only the More Expensive Models

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4 rolls into the new year with the same battery and powertrain options it had before, but tech improvements should help it remain competitive. There’s also a new drive motor for models equipped with the larger 82 kWh battery pack. 4 range, it remains the only European EV that qualifies for federal tax credits in the United States.

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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

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These combination car-and-SUVs have become immensely popular for a variety of reasons. For one, their higher profile makes it easier to accommodate EV batteries, which often sit under the floor of the vehicle, without compromising legroom or cabin space. If the EV is considered an SUV, the MSRP limit jumps up to $80,000.

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Jeep Details the New All-Electric Wagoneer S

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We first heard about the all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S a while back, and the automaker recently detailed specs and performance for the sleek SUV. Jeep will launch the Wagoneer S at its EV-certified dealerships later this year, with a starting price of $71,995, and it said that the SUV would qualify for federal tax credits.

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Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?

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The Rivian R2 is two years away, but with the debut of an R2S in prototype form Thursday, it’s clear this electric SUV will arrive with a proposition unlike any EV yet: A boxy silhouette, rugged off-road chops, a range easily topping 300 miles, and a target price effectively below today’s average new-vehicle price, regardless of the fuel.

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

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Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which weighs nearly 1,250 pounds by itself. The GT-Line can deliver a top speed of 124 mph and accelerate 0-60 mph in five seconds – 4.5

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2025 Q5 PHEV returns, remains Audi’s lone plug-in hybrid

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kwh battery that blends in power to net 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. It also buys one of the very few PHEVs that qualifies for a federal tax credit of $3,750. Audi pegs the 4,652-pound PHEV crossover SUV at a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 seconds, and a top speed of 130 mph.

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