The Truth About Cars

JUNE 13, 2024

Ford wants to sell more EVs, but its Model e dealer program hasn’t been the success it hoped for. The automaker is now taking a step back from the requirements it created for the program, enabling all Ford dealers to sell electric models. The automaker is second on EV sales overall behind Tesla, not counting Hyundai/Kia combined sales.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Following the launch of the Soul EV ( earlier post ) late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into four new states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2024

New Look Compact Sedan The 2025 Kia K4 has replaced the Forte, which had a good 14-year run as Kias smallest sedan. The K4 is wider, longer and lower than the Forte and, as Kia told us, it has the widest and largest footprint in the compact sedan segment. monthly or $199 annually. Performance was about 8.1 seconds 0-60 mph.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. Something for Everyone. kWh battery.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 20, 2022

When the all-electric Kia Niro was introduced in 2019 it followed the 2017 Niro hybrid and then the 2018 Niro plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all three versions, as well as Kia’s eco-friendly philosophy that this year saw the debut of the all-new, all-electric EV6. Smooth Operator.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Sometimes the EPA is spot-on, but commonly we exceed its numbers by a few miles per gallon. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. Adding electric miles. A fully charged battery will deliver 26 miles of all-electric driving. You had me at 46 MPG.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 8, 2024

Redesigned In and Out Kia says the significantly refreshed 2024 Seltos is “designed to appeal to consumers who enjoy life on the move.” Heck, that means everyone should want a Seltos, which would make Kia very happy. The Kia folks may be on to something. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD with the 1.6-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

So I had a very satisfying rush of good feelings seeing, getting into and driving the all-new 2022 Kia EV6 electric crossover. The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. 232 miles range. 310 miles of driving range. Power and Range.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

A Bona Fide Third Row in an Electric SUV Combine the Kia Telluride three-row SUV and the Kia EV6 crossover and you get the all-new, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV. The 2024 Kia EV9 went on-sale in December 2023 and is available in all 50 states. Light 230 miles All-electric range (AER) 76.1 0-60 mph: 7.7

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7 More Power.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? The hybrid setup is impressively efficient, rated alone at 48 miles per gallon. miles per gallon.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

After a seven-year wait, the high-style 3-row box on wheels will hit dealerships in November and December—with priority going to those dealers who sold higher numbers of VW’s ID.4 Range for the two versions is remarkably close: 234 miles for RWD, and just 3 miles less for the AWD variant at 231 miles.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This has been a challenge with Kia, because Kia Motors America got off to such a slow sales start and almost none of the handful of mid-1990s vehicles sold are still around several decades later. Kia Motors America was established in California in 1992 , and the first four Kia dealerships were established in Oregon.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2024

The Best Value of a Broad Lineup Kia’s best-selling EV delivers excellent value, cutting-edge styling and a variety of configurations. In 2022, Kia introduced the EV6, a 2nd generation-dedicated EV crossover built on the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Electric-Global-Modular Platform (E-GMP). Kia’s aero look What Is the EV6?

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 2, 2024

After quickly winning critical acclaim in its initial model year, the 2024 Kia EV9 has been recalled due to a software issue with the remote smart parking system in some of these EVs. 2024 Kia EV9 Kia plans to mail owner notification letters instructing owners of when to schedule dealer appointments October 18.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 6, 2022

seconds and is rated up-to 379 miles of driving range on a fully charged lithium-ion battery. The first to make it to dealers will be the 2023 Jeep EV. Kia is ready to go big with its next EV–the EV9. Kia is ready to go big with its next EV–the EV9. A Quick Look at What Is on the Electric Horizon. Polestar 02.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Kia’s EV9 three-row electric SUV carries over into its second model year essentially unchanged, but with a $700 price increase for the Light Long Range model. Pricing for the 2025 Kia EV9 starts at $56,225 (with the mandatory $1,325 destination charge added in) for the Light Standard Range, the only model with the smaller 76.1-kwh

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 27, 2025

Kias versatile crossover is facing a significant recall. Over 80,000 Kia Niro EV , plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid models are being recalled over seat belts and airbags that could potentially malfunction. Kia Niro vehicles built between June 21, 2022, and December 17, 2024, could be impacted. Kias recall number is SC332.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

If you’ve been waiting to buy Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, the perfect opportunity may have just landed. Kia is now offering a $5,000 customer cash discount on all 2024 EV9 models. Following price cuts in its domestic market, Kia is introducing a new discount on the 2024 EV9 in the US.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The updated 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV is already being recalled, due to possible fuel leaks that present a fire risk. 2025 Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid This issue was discovered during crash testing of 2026 Sorento PHEVs, which have the same front subframe design as the 2025 model. Kia’s reference number for this recall is SC328.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 21, 2024

Big battery, big miles Built on the Ultium platform that will spawn close to a dozen different crossover utility vehicles and full-size trucks and SUVs, the Equinox EV competes straight across with the Tesla Model Y—including on EPA-rated range. EPA ranges are 319 miles for FWD, but 285 miles for AWD.

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Baua Electric

MAY 15, 2024

If you’ve been eyeing a new Kia electric vehicle, now may be the perfect time to start shopping. Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with some of its biggest discounts yet. After launching in August 2021, Kia has sold over 210,000 EV6 models globally. The 2024 EV6 has received the maximum discount.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 25, 2024

4 starts with an MSRP of $38,995 for the Standard variant, which has a 62 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. 4 Pro has an 82 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles. Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales Customers interested in purchasing a MY 2023 or MY 2024 ID.4

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

Kia and Genesis are two of the latest to slash EV prices with generous deals. The Kia EV9 and several Genesis EVs are now $7,500 off with new discount offers. Kia and Genesis are offering significant EV discounts Genesis is rapidly expanding in the US, outpacing most luxury brands with sleek all-electric vehicles.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Kia just set another US sales record in August, with more cars sold than in any month in company history. As demand for its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9 , continues to build, Kia’s EV sales climbed 27% from last year. With over 75,200 vehicles sold in August , Kia broke its US sales record for the second consecutive month.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Kia issued a recall for 12,400 EV9 models due to a software glitch that could cause the remote smart parking feature to fail to stop as intended. Kia first noticed the issue earlier this month after an EV9 model in Korea using the feature collided with a parked car. Kia’s recall number is SC324.

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Baua Electric

JULY 11, 2024

Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share. Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already fueling a sales spike. Kia 135% 5.4% Kia 135% 5.4%

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Kia is making its presence known in the US. After setting a new November sales record, Kia has “no plans of slowing down.” While Kia’s current EV models, including the EV6 and EV9, are building momentum, even more exciting electric cars are coming soon. A new set of lower-cost EVs are also expected to launch in the US.

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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2024

The first Kia electric pickup was spotted testing in the US as the brand gears up for an EV offensive. Kia has already confirmed it will launch an electric truck in the US. The electric trucks are part of Kia’s plan to launch two EVs a year and build a complete lineup by 2027. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The all-electric range (AER) is 273 miles. Kia EV9 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line The 2024 EV9 three-row SUV went on sale in December 2023 and is setting the pace for family-sized vehicles that don’t use gasoline. sent to all four wheels (AWD) through a single-speed transmission. Pricing as tested was $41,665.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2025

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 (Source: Hyundai) South Koreas auto giants, Hyundai and Kia, are making their presence known in the US after another record sales year in the US in 2024. With new EVs launching in key segments, Hyundai and Kia expect even more growth this year. A big reason behind the growth is Kias growing EV lineup.

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Baua Electric

JULY 5, 2024

The best SUV lease deals in July are almost all fully electric models, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5 , Kia Niro EV, and Subaru Solterra. Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, and others had double or triple-digit sales growth. Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru topped the list with monthly payments ranging from $199 to $329 per month.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 24, 2024

After a record 2023, Hyundai and Kia are not slowing down this year. With new tariffs on Chinese EVs, Hyundai and Kia look to gain an edge over their overseas rivals. Hyundai Motor, including Kia, generated a record over $9 billion (KRW 12.27 Kia opened orders for its EV3 in Korea earlier this month, starting at $30,700 (KRW 42.08

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Deliveries to your local Acura dealer will be in early 2025. Make sure to hang on to something when tromping the accelerator pedal as the 8-speed automatic will do the quarter mile in under 10 seconds, can hit 233 miles per hour, and go 0-60 mph in 2.5 Standard engine will be a turbocharged 1.5-liter liter VTEC four.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Just about a year after Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), Kia America sits on the cusp of sending plug adapters out to its current customers while its umbrella company works to implement the universal charging inlets on new models.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

are joined by an estimated 280-mile driving range. Look for the 2022 BMW iX M60 to be at dealers by June 2022 with a starting price of $106,095, which includes the mandatory destination fee. Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). Those performance numbers of 610 horsepower (hp) and 811 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.)

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers. With extensive experience at some of the biggest auto brands, including Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Kia aims to strengthen its design team amid its shift to EVs.

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