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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. From launch, a 1.6-liter

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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan adds mpg but not AWD in refresh

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Kia on Thursday added a hybrid version of its Carnival minivan, as part of a mid-cycle revamp that brings technology upgrades and somewhat more SUV-inspired styling. The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid will be powered by a 1.6-liter

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Toyota wireless charging, Kia EV9 details, Tesla Model X investigated: Today’s Car News

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Specs and details for the 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV are out. Kia has revealed specs and various details on the 2024 EV9 electric SUV. Shaping up as a rival both to gasoline models like the Toyota. Tesla Model X seat belts are under scrutiny. And Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future.

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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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In Frankfurt, Kia unveiled the new Sorento, the fourth generation of its mid-size SUV, including for the first time a hybrid option. Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. kW electric motor.

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2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets 32 electric miles—more than other three-row PHEV SUVs

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The 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid will join hybrid and gasoline versions of the three-row crossover SUV in showrooms later this year, Kia confirmed Wednesday in a press release.

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Rivian R2 production, Kia EV3 debut date, Eli Zero: Today’s Car News

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Kia confirms the EV3 for production. EVs are already having a big effect on gasoline demand. Rivian is rejiggering the production capacity of its plant in Normal, Illinois, to accommodate up to 155,000 of its more affordable R2 SUVs annually. and China could contribute to a significant cut in gasoline demand in 2024.

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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. Kia will continue building sedans, but cars have fallen off in favor as SUVs and trucks have taken over the world.

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