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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

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South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market.

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Volkswagen ID.4 becomes Top 3 most affordable U.S. EV, but there’s a catch

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4 will be the third most affordable electric vehicle offering in the United States, but the German automaker will nerf performance to reach the price point. It must compete with Tesla’s Model Y , the Ford Mustang Mach-E , the Chevy Bolt EUV, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kona EV, the Kia EV6 and Niro EV, and eventually the Rivian R1S.

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President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, cut EV tax incentives

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Vehicles from overseas manufacturers Hyundai , Kia, VW, and Toyota, along with any models of vehicles assembled outside of the US, will no longer be eligible. Even many of the more affordable EV offerings will no longer be eligible, including the Hyundai Kona EV, Kia Niro EV, Polestar 2, or the internationally-produced Volkswagon ID.4s.

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New and used Tesla prices plunge, bringing unique opportunity to buyers

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Tesla has been criticized by car buyers, government representatives, and investors alike for having prices too high for average Americans to afford, especially for a brand that prides itself on leading the EV revolution. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Tesla’s new customers come from Toyota, Honda most frequently: study

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Brands like Ford, Chevy, and Hyundai/Kia, which have EV offerings, had a clear leg up on competitors who had no electric offerings; Honda, Toyota, and Lexus. The s egment is now led by Ford (28%), Kia (19%), Hyundai (16%) , and Chevrolet (16%). What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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GM becomes top automaker in the US, but its EV sales lag competitors

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As General Motors has quickly fallen behind traditional and up-and-coming rivals alike regarding EV sales, specifically Tesla, Hyundai/Kia, and Ford, it has moved towards more electric models and production. What do you think of the article? As General Motors takes a new position at the top of automakers in the U.S.,

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Polestar 3 launches in China with $29k price cut

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Furthermore, with brands like Ford and Hyundai/Kia planning entries into the large electric SUV market, Polestar would be wise to offer its vehicles at a more affordable price point. What do you think of the article? With a new starting price of ~$114,000, it would be price competitive with offerings from Tesla and Rivian.

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