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Another One Bites the Dust: Kia Killing the Rio After 2023

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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. Average vehicle purchase prices in the U.S. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Insurers Suing Hyundai/Kia Over Viral Thefts

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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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Kia to Rely on Lease Loophole to Make Its EVs Eligible for Tax Credit

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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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Fully Charged OUTSIDE 2021: Win a Kia E-Niro Lease

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Follow the link below to find out more on the event and purchase your tickets. 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+.

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Hendy announces electrifying new partnership with myenergi

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From 1 March 2024, customers who purchase a new or used pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle from any of Hendy’s dealerships across the South of England will be offered a myenergi zappi at a highly discounted rate. There will also be options available to wrap the purchase and installation costs into their vehicle finance agreement.

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Honda and Nissan are Teaming Up to Accelerate EV Development

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Together, the companies offer suppliers a much larger and more attractive purchasing entity, lowering unit costs. trail Honda and Toyota, and the Hyundai-Kia industrial machine isn’t far behind. Even so, the two combined won’t threaten Toyota’s dominance. That said, the company’s sales in the U.S.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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On International Women’s Day, the Kia EV9 was announced as the “Supreme Winner” of the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2024. The Kia EV9 has won out over its rivals because it is a vehicle capable of satisfying the needs of consumers everywhere." The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles. Honda Civic).