The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. Electric vehicles are exciting.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Kia is recalling just over 1,200 EV6 and Niro EVs over a faulty drive shaft that can result in a loss of power. Kia is recalling certain EV6 and Niro EVs The recall impacts the 2023 Kia EV6 and 2023-2024 Niro EV models. Kia says 1,243 vehicles are potentially affected. The replacement will be free of charge.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are recalling nearly 150,000 EVs in the U.S. This follows a recall of nearly 170,000 Hyundai and Kia EVs in South Korea earlier this month for the same issue. Dealers will also install updated software for the ICCU aimed at decreasing thermal loading and peak voltage.

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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. EV prices are nearly the same as gas-powered cars, but massive lease discounts are leading to cheaper lease deals.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Had we spent more time in the city and in stop-and-go traffic, we would easily have topped 60 mpg, as we did when we last reviewed the Kia Niro PHEV last year (and previously).

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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.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 14, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 Jan 2024, 09:56 AM The latest Kia Sonet starts at an introductory price of ₹ 8 lakh but has as many as 19 variants on offer. Kia Sonet is tasked with challenging a long list of rivals in the sub-compact SUV segment. The Kia model in this set starts at ₹ 8 lakh for the HTE variant, ₹ 8.80

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. And that’s including gas-powered cars.

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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? They kick-up that performance with a more powerful engine which takes the K5 to an all new level of fun. More Power. Dressed to go.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Rear-wheel drive Model S electric cars get a power boost--on paper at least--and we analyze how dealer efforts to ban Tesla''s direct-sales model could backfire. Meanwhile, the 2015 Kia Soul EV gets EPA ratings of 93 miles of range and 105 MPGe. Lots of Tesla news today. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2024

As one of the latest mid-size electric SUVs to hit the market, Kia’s new EV5 is already facing delays in overseas markets. The Kia EV5, roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y, won’t be available this summer in some overseas markets as expected. Powered by a 64.2 Next year, Kia will launch the EV4, its take on an electric sedan.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2013

Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s UVO (“Your Voice”) eServices telematics system, introduced in November 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Additional compatible devices expected late 2013.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0

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Plug in America

APRIL 26, 2024

We thank all the participating dealers and attendees for making this day a true celebration of progress. If your dealership is interested in participating at upcoming ride-and-drive events, please reach out to Don Dolor, Plug In America’s dealer relations specialist, at ddolor@pluginamerica.org.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Soderholm Bus & Mobility, headquartered on Oahu, is the Nº 1 bus distributor in the Pacific Islands and has sold more buses over the last 30 years than any other dealer. The vehicles being used in the project are three Kia Niros, and one Nissan LEAF. Hawaiian Electric and AMPLY.

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Plug N Drive

JULY 9, 2024

Dilawri is the first automotive group of dealers in Canada to make this bold step to engage and educate consumers in a new way with EV experts from Plug’n Drive. July 9, 2024, Toronto, Ontario – Plug’n Drive is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) Dilawri in Mississauga.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2023

Kia released more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, which is comparable in external dimensions to the Telluride. The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery technology designed for improved energy density. earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Veloz members include: Automakers, including GM, BMW Group, Honda, Nissan, Kia, Subaru, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ford. Electricity providers, including Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 up to $15,000 off in new lease deal Hyundai (including Kia) surpassed Ford and GM to become the second top-selling EV brand in the US, behind only Tesla in the US through the third quarter of 2023. In a recent memo sent to dealers, Hyundai said the IONIQ 5 is now eligible for up to $15,000 off in savings when leasing.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2023

For context, dealers have about 54 days’ worth of inventory for gasoline-powered cars. The Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Nissan Ariya are also seeing their inventories stacking up. As noted by Axios , such inventory corresponds to a 92-day supply, which is almost twice the industry average.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Power 2015 US Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. Only 15% of owners say they have had previous experience with blind-spot warning systems, and only 39% say their dealer explained the feature to them upon vehicle delivery. This can go a long way toward generating positive feelings about their vehicle overall.

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EV Adoption

JUNE 21, 2022

One of the top hurdles to EV adoption in the US is the often touted issue that EVs simply cost more than similar gas-powered vehicles. Several of these EVs are seeing substantial ADMs (Additional Dealer Markups). One website, EV Dealer Markup Tracker , was set up to monitor these markups. Extremely limited availability.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

seconds is in line with the competition, has a roomier than expected cabin and comes with amenities not typically found in a base trim such as heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, power-folding heated side mirrors, and leather-like seating surfaces. Find Hyundai Ioniq 6 discounts at a dealer near you.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 22, 2021

The EV curious were clearly excited to sit in the wide range of vehicles and were quick to pose a host of questions to owners and dealers. I was lucky enough to drive to the event in a dealer-loaned Ford 2021 Mustang Mach-E , which I’ll briefly review below. We also had two private Kia Soul EV s on display and a Nissan LEAF.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

Several automakers, including Hyundai , Kia, and Tesla, are now offering long-range EVs (those with at least 300 miles range) that are cheaper to buy than the average gas-powered car in the US. Hyundai, Kia, and Tesla models with at least 300 miles of range cost less than popular gas cars like the Toyota Camry or Rav4.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As the luxury division of the Hyundai Group (Genesis, Hyundai and Kia) it has gone from two models in 2015 to eight in 2023. The current line-up, a combination of gasoline-powered and battery electric sedans and SUVs, will be all-electric in 2030. Genesis is on schedule to have 100+ dealers across the country in the coming years.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Scheduled to be in dealers in fall 2024, it will be eligible for a $3,750 U.S. This three-row SUV, with fast charging and a minimum all-electric driving range of 300+ miles, will enter the Hyundai line-up similar in size to the gasoline-powered Palisade. The XRT joins the Ioniq 5 N performance EV, creatomg a third Ioniq 5 variant.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 22, 2024

The XC90, Volvo’s gas-powered three-row SUV, was its top-selling vehicle in 2023, representing almost a third of sales. “We One Volvo dealer, Mathew Haiken, said the EX90 had the XC90-like DNA, which “has become a classic like the Range Rover or Porsche 911.” The EX90 is hitting the sweet spot of the US market.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Two themes emerged from the 2022 Chicago Auto Show: special edition vehicles and those powered by some sort of electricity. 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). Toyota Sequoia Capstone.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cadillac isn’t new to electric vehicles as the 2023 Lyriq is in dealers now, and has shown the concept for the 2025 Celestiq , which is scheduled to start its bespoke production soon. The Escalade IQ settles one frequent question we get at Clean Fleet Report of when a full-size, three row electric SUV will be available.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

Photo: Toyota Toyota has made its fully electric 2024 bZ4X – which only just landed on dealers’ lots – available to lease with a $10,000 discount. Toyota is getting its BEV sales hat handed to it by other automakers such as Volvo, Kia, and Hyundai. It’s focusing on hybrids and gas cars. Read more: Toyota to invest $1.3B

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. Genesis (part of the Hyundai Motor Group that also includes Kia and Hyundai) already has some of the best-looking cars and SUVs, so adding the Genesis X Convertible Concept EV would just be one more bit of beautiful design to oogle.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

The high level of wholesales / dispatches to dealer showrooms across India will propel India Passenger Vehicle Inc to a best-ever fiscal. Demand for the company’s overall passenger vehicle range continues to be powered by the Creta midsize SUV and the new Exter compact SUV.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Or VW and its Amarok work with Walkinshaw, or Kia and Hyundai’s dedication to local ride and handling programs. “We’re really looking for market feedback on this one from media, dealers and customers of what could be for our brand’s local tuning program.” “I And when does a little extra power go unappreciated?

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Baua Electric

MAY 28, 2024

Hyundai expects the hiring to also enhance the performance of Hyundai and Kia vehicles as they shift to electric. The appointment “will greatly benefit Hyundai Motor Group products, enhancing the image and reputation” of the brand, according to Heui Won Yang, president of Hyundai/Kia’s R&D division.

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