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Kia Georgia to expand to accommodate EV9 production

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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. and began mass production on 16 November 2009.

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Hyundai Takes the Lead for MY 2009 CAFE in US

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According to the latest US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy report, Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in MY 2009 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) as measured in EPA testing. MY 2009 EPA Lab 55/45 ( projected ). miles per gallon (mpg). Manufacturer Cars/Trucks mpg US. Volkswagen.

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This electric supercar maker is launching a robotaxi service with Kia’s help

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With Kia’s help, the new robotaxi will be revealed in just a few months. Founded in 2009, Rimac Automobili has focused on building the most powerful electric hypercar. The electric supercar maker plans to launch a robotaxi with backing from Kia. Electrek’s Take Kia is set to unveil its new purpose-built EVs next week.

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San Antonio Hyundai Dealer Removes Landmark

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According to the dealer group’s head of marketing, it’s not part of the “Hyundai experience.” Local media describes the 26-foot-tall statue was removed a couple of weeks ago as part of the renos after standing for more than four decades on that spot.

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Experian: US hybrid vehicle market share grew by 41% in 2012 to 3.1%

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As part of the analysis, Experian Automotive also reviewed some of the financial attributes of hybrid vehicle loans. in 2009 and 1.5% The Chevy Volt came in 5 th with 6.3%, followed by Hyundai Sonata (4.8%); Lexus CT 200h (4.2%); Kia Optima (2.7%); Nissan LEAF (2.7%); and Lexus RX 450h (2.3%). Source: Experian. lease and 78.6%

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Chevy Traverse will get first off-road short, extra tech on 2024 style

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million Traverses because the automobile debuted in 2009. For the reason that tide year arrived, it has confronted unutilized festival from the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride crossovers and redesigns of the top-selling Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer. Harvey stated the Lansing plant has constructed 1.65 consistent with cent.

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Chevy Traverse will get first off-road short, extra tech on 2024 style

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million Traverses because the automobile debuted in 2009. For the reason that tide time arrived, it has confronted pristine festival from the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride crossovers and redesigns of the top-selling Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer. Harvey stated the Lansing plant has constructed 1.65