The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The presence of the 2025 Kia K5 at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show is a reminder that the K5 still exists. Updates also include a new front fascia, new instrument display, curved dash, Kia's newest infotainment system, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Images: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider. liter turbo.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 19, 2024

The Kia EV9 is just hitting the streets, but we’re already learning about the automaker’s “next big thing.” Kia debuted the standard EV5 late last year during its first EV Day event in South Korea. Dimensionally, the EV5 is around 20 inches shorter than the EV6, but it’s close to the same width and is almost seven inches taller.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Kia Stinger lived a bright but shockingly brief life, but it appears the automaker may have a replacement lined up with its move to electric vehicles. A recent report from Korea claims that Kia is working on the Stinger’s replacement, noting that the car will move to electrification with its new form.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

OK, that's probably a bit of an overstatement -- there are plenty of crossovers on the market with swoopy styling -- but the facelifted 2024 Kia Sorento is definitely following the rugged/boxy trend. Kia's wording for the front of the Sorento is "boxy, upright hood" and that's quite accurate.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Kia replaced its aging North American minivan with the Carnival in 2022, which brought a stylish family hauler with a plush interior and great tech. Kia may also move the van upmarket, offering massaging seats and other features in top trims. In the meantime, Kia is expected to leave the van’s V6 alone for 2025.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 16, 2024

Kia recently announced plans to develop new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to help it cope with wavering EV demand, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker’s trudge toward full electrification. In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- In addition to the updated 2024 Sorento, Kia has unveiled two concepts today at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show -- the EV3 and EV4. The EV3 is a crossover with an interior inspired by the upcoming Kia EV9 SUV and the EV4 is a four-door that is sort of a cross between a sedan and a crossover.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Kia is one major automaker signing on to Tesla’s Supercharger network, and the company recently announced that the EV6 would be the first to get the EV maker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug. Image: Kia] Become a TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 8, 2024

Kia is no exception today with its CES news. There are three phases to Kia's strategy. This involves an EV concept called the Kia PV5. Kia envisions transforming a vehicle from taxi in the morning to delivery van in the afternoon to RV at night, for example. Images: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are being recalled for an issue that could cause fires in the engine compartment. Owners will be notified by September 29 and can call Kia’s customer service line with any questions. Kia’s corporate sibling, Hyundai, wasn’t far behind, recalling 1,452,101 vehicles last year.&

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 27, 2023

As it did with the Carnival minivan, Kia mimicked the Telluride’s muscular lines with the updated styling, though changes focus mostly on the front end. In Kia’s typical fashion, the interior looks more upscale than the SUV’s likely price tag affords. & [Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider. inch screens.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 12, 2023

You’ll undoubtedly recall the TikTok Kia Boyz Challenge , where “at-risk youths” utilized USB connectors on torn open ignition slots to hotwire Hyundai and Kia models. Kia America and Kia Corp. From Automotive News : The insurers, who filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Orange County, Calif.,

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

Hyundai and Kia are among the most talked-about automakers on the planet. The duo’s new electric models are exciting and feature styling that makes them look ripped straight from a sci-fi film. Their growth has been impressive, but the news isn’t always positive.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

Kia is now cutting another sub-$20,000 option with its announcement of the Rio’s demise after 2023. Kia will continue building sedans, but cars have fallen off in favor as SUVs and trucks have taken over the world. As Automotive News pointed out, the shift is likely tied to Kia’s electrification ambitions.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Hyundai and Kia are the latest manufacturers to issue a fire-related recall, this time for millions of gas vehicles with faulty hydraulic electronic control units (HECU) and antilock brake modules.& million Kias and 1.6 In total, the recall wrapped up more than three million vehicles from both automakers, with around 1.7

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 19, 2023

We’ve been hearing about the ease with which even the most amateur thief can steal older Hyundai and Kia models for a while now. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider. Fixes for the lack of an electronic immobilizer are slow to come, but a group of owners took matters into their own hands with a class-action lawsuit.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 15, 2021

Kia, no longer content to occupy the second tier among carmakers, yesterday held a virtual press conference to announce their plans for world domination. Dropping Motors America from their name was the first indicator, as the company now known as just Kia moves forward.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 10, 2023

Kia is one of them, with cars like the Rio and Forte – and it may be re-upping the latter in our market later this year. Narrow headlights with a tracing of LED mascara line the front, bookending a modern take on what Kia used to call a ‘Tiger Nose’ grille. & Could Kia be employing a two-fer strategy?

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 10, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching an investigation into the Kia EV6 after 11 complaints were filed regarding sudden power losses.& A Kia spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 10, 2021

A unique Boardmasters Edition Kia Soul EV has been revealed by the Korean carmaker. With Kia being the official automotive partner for the event, the special EV will be present for the duration, with festival-goers able to get up close to explore some of the unique features. So that’s been updated on the car?

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The steering wheel lock apparently distributed by Hyundai/Kia after a rash of thefts which turned out to be largely down to many models of a certain era being devoid of modern electronic immobilizers. A video uploaded earlier this week provides opportunity for such a crossover.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Kia Sportage followed with 765,000 searches, and the Audi A3, which saw 685,000 searches, rounded out the UK’s top three. As noted by Hippo Leasing UK in a blog post , the Nissan Qashqai is very popular in the UK, so its place in the country’s online search rankings is unsurprising.

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Green Energy Consumers

APRIL 22, 2022

For the past three years, my spouse and I have been enjoying our retirement by taking extended camping and paddling trips throughout the Northeast, driving our 2019 Kia e-Niro EV.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 4, 2023

Though their electric vehicle lines are among the most compelling new zero-emissions models, Kia and Hyundai’s EVs don’t currently qualify for federal tax credits because of where they’re built. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider. Both are working toward bringing EV production to the U.S.,

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 21, 2023

We’ve been hearing about the TikTok-inspired thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles for a while, including that some insurers have declined to issue new policies on some models. At the same time, Hyundai and Kia are working on software updates to help prevent thefts, but we don’t know how many vehicles have received the fix so far.&

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 26, 2022

Kia’s award-winning EV6 was already a popular EV choice. Model : Kia EV6 GT Line 77.4kWh RWD. Kia EV6 Design & Powertrain. The Kia EV6 is based on an all-new electric platform and is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. What the Kia EV6 is in terms of its body style is up for debate.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 28, 2024

The 2025 Kia EV9 is the World Car of the Year, with the BYD Seal and Volvo EX30 rounding out the top three. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider. They recently revealed their 2024 picks at the New York auto show, and it’s clear that legacy auto brands are facing increasingly tough competition. First, the overall winner.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 23, 2021

Win a 1 year lease of the Kia E-Niro 4+. Keeping in line with DriveElectric traditions, at this years Fully Charged Outside event one lucky attendee will get the chance to win a free 1 years lease of the brand new all-electric Kia E-Niro 4+. About the Kia E-Niro 4+. Lease the Kia E-Niro 4+ now Competition entry conditions.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Including Kia, Hyundai topped Ford (69,163) and GM’s Chevy (63,659) in US electric vehicle registrations in 2023 with over 80,000. The plant’s manager revealed a “super-large” Genesis electric SUV will be produced for the first time, according to The Korean Car Blog. Hyundai was the fourth best-selling EV brand last year.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We’ve been hearing a lot about Hyundai and Kia car thefts, as some older models lack electronic immobilizers, but as it turns out, they’re nowhere near the most frequently stolen cars in America.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Thieves targeting older Hyundai and Kia models have gotten so brazen that some insurers have stopped issuing policies for the cars. & As News 10 WBNS reported, 7,330 cars have been stolen in Columbus this year, and more than half have been Hyundais and Kias. & & & [Image: Kia] Become a TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

& As of now, there has been no news on what Kia has planned. While Hyundai Motor Group is the parent company of both brands, Kia operates as a separate business entity in the United States.

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EV Club of CT

MAY 8, 2023

Above photo by Paul Braren Successful EV Showcase with Hotel Tours Thanks to everyone who made this a successful event, with numerous EVs, including Lucid, Rivian, Tesla, Ford, Kia, Chevy, Polestar, and others. The Westport. Read more

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 14, 2023

& Consumer Reports found that some Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EVs don’t illuminate their brake lights when regenerative braking is active, failing to alert following vehicles that they are slowing down. Image: Kia]

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As such, this larger and heavier three-row Vistiq could slide in just under the 300-mile limbo bar, a performance which would put it in line with the three-row Kia EV9. The fact we’re talking about Cadillac and Kia in the same breath is a development not lost on us.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 2, 2023

On the other end of the spectrum, the Kia Seltos and Lexus NX sell in just nine days, while the Kia Carnival takes 13 and the BMW X5 moves in 14. Though they sell a bit faster, there are almost 20,000 Ram 2500s and Jeep Gladiators for sale, and a whopping 35,590 Jeep Compasses available.

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