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Kia releases interior, exterior images of Kia EV9 three-row electric SUV

Green Car Congress

Kia Corporation released full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV, prior to the vehicle’s full digital global premiere in late March.

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Kia India hits 1-million units produced milestone

Green Car Congress

Kia India marked the milestone of producing one million vehicles from its manufacturing facility at Anantapur by rolling out the first unit of its newest innovation—the new Seltos. Kia said that this achievement underscores Kia's commitment to the Indian market and showcases the success of its strategic approach.

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Kia Georgia to expand to accommodate EV9 production

Green Car Congress

Kia Georgia’s West Point assembly plant is undergoing a transformation that will allow for the assembly of the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV ( earlier post ) in the second quarter of 2024. 2024 EV9 Like Telluride, EV9 has the potential to be another ‘game changer’ for Kia. Best of all, it will be assembled in West Point, Georgia.

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Kia keeps to EV goals but plans to enhance hybrid lineup

Green Car Reports

Kia remains committed to an ambitious EV sales goal, but plans to keep hybrids and plug-in hybrids as part of its product mix, the automaker announced Friday in a presentation to investors. Kia still targets 1.6 million global EV sales annually by 2030.

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2023 Kia EV6, 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV recalled for driveshaft issue

Green Car Reports

A small number of 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV and 2023 Kia EV6 electric vehicles are being recalled for an issue that most definitely can’t be remedied with an over-the-air update. In affected vehicles, Kia explains, one of the driveshafts may have been improperly heat-treated, potentially allowing it to break under load.

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Kia goes full throttle on EVs despite demand concerns

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Kia is prepared to fully invest in electric vehicles (EVs), despite growing concerns of slowing demand for EVs. During Kia’s CEO Investor Day event, the Asian carmaker announced plans to sell 3.2 Kia ultimately aims to boost its global EV sales to 4 million by 2027 and 4.3 million EVs in the global market in 2024.

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Kia has the ‘secret sauce’ for affordable EVs in the US

Electrek

Cheaper electric vehicles are on the way, and Kia believes it has an advantage. With its own “secret sauce,” Kia is moving to launch a series of affordable EVs in the US.

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