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Kia EV9 markups, Scout builds out, lack of EV experience: Today’s Car News

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Scout starts building its EV manufacturing home. And how much more than MSRP would you pay for a Kia EV9? Kia dealers are at it again, marking up the EV9 electric SUV by $7,000 or more, despite efforts from Kia to reel in price gouging earlier in the year. Many Americans still have no experience with EVs.

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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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According to data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the United States in November 2022 hit a new record high of $48,681. November prices rose 0.9% ($422) month over month from October 2022 and were up 4.4% ($2,250) from year-earlier levels. in October.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. As for dealers, there’s some amount of disagreement as to what’s holding EVs back. That issue was exacerbated by provisions (e.g.&

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Indian market to remain flat in 2024, Kia to grow by 13% – Kia global CEO Song | Autocar Professional

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Ho-Sung Song, the global president and CEO of Kia expects the Indian market to remain flat in 2024. Kia aims to achieve a sales volume of 277k units, with 13% growth year on year, and a market share of 6.8%.” Additionally, we plan to expedite new dealer recruitment to rapidly build our sales growth capabilities,” he said.

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Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US

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Over 1,400 Kia EV9 models were handed over in January, topping the EV6 in US sales. Kia EV9 outpaces EV6 despite record sales month Kia started the year strong, with EV sales growing 57% YOY. A big reason behind Kia’s success is the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9. long but is about the same height.

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Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

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Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start. However, Kia will accelerate EV9 momentum with plans to begin US production by May. Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Starting under $55,000, Kia calls its electric family move an “industry wake-up call.”

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Jeep says a $25,000 Renegade EV is coming to the US, but can it deliver?

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However, industry experts believe the low starting price point may be hard to hit. Jeep will add a new model every year over the next three years to build a 13-vehicle lineup. Although Jeep dealers say an affordable electric Jeep Renegade would likely sell, can the brand deliver it for under $25,000?

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