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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Puts on A Carnival

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This makes Kia the star of this year's show by default. Meet the 2025 Kia Carnival. liter turbo four-cylinder with a 54 kW electric motor for 242 system horsepower and 271 lb-ft of system torque. Kia also blesses the hybrid with systems meant to improve cornering and ride and an evasive-maneuver assist system.

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Consumer Reports: Some EVs Do Not Shine Brake Lights When Using Regenerative Braking

The Truth About Cars

One-pedal driving is one of the more well-known features of electric vehicles, but Consumer Reports recently voiced concerns that the feature might be more dangerous than initially thought. Image: Kia] At the same time, they are careful to note that the vehicles still meet federal safety standards with the braking features active.

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Kia bumps up 2024 EV9 discount with massive $5,000 customer cash offer

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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. Demand for the large electric SUV has been heating up, with 2,726 models sold in the US through the first two months of the year.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. The roof ends at an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light.

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Hyundai, Kia tie up with Samsung for connected car technology

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 04 Jan 2024, 09:24 AM Hyundai and Kia will be able to seamlessly connect cars and homes of customers through Samsung’s Internet of Things platform. giants Hyundai Motor and Kia have signed an agreement with Samsung to use its SmartThings IoT platform to their connected car services. Korean auto.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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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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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. Adding electric miles. Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 105 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). A fully charged battery will deliver 26 miles of all-electric driving.

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