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Kia enhances 2014 Optima Hybrid

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Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2014 Optima Hybrid mid-size sedan at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. l/100 km), while the EX model delivers an EPA estimated 35/39/37 (6.7, l/100km). .

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Hyundai, Kia sales fall short of target in 2023, expect to make up in 2024

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Kia, its partner in global markets, also clocked 2.55 lakh unit sales in India during this period. --> Hyundai sold 6.02 Kia, its partner in global markets, also clocked 2.55 … Hyundai sold 6.02 Kia, its partner in global markets, also clocked 2.55 … Hyundai sold 6.02 Kia sold 3.09 The duo sold 7.3

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Kia to introduce Soul EV in US in 2014

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At the media launch of the all-new 2014 Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA) also announced plans to offer an all-electric version of the company’s iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle in select markets in 2014. Soul EV will be the second alternative-fuel Kia vehicle to be offered for sale in the US.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates.

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2014 Nissan Cube: The Last Year On Sale For Funky Tall Wagon?

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While Toyota''s Scion xB really invented the modern "tall wagon" category, the runaway sales champion in the segment is the Kia Soul. And among the also-rans sits the even-funkier-than-Soul 2014 Nissan Cube, with its asymmetric wraparound rear window and small dash-top panel for growing grass.

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Hyundai and Kia license Paice’s hybrid vehicle technology, ending litigation

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and Kia Motors Corp. Paice has now licensed all or part of its hybrid vehicle technology portfolio to Toyota, Hyundai/Kia, and Ford. These three companies currently account for 90% of all hybrid vehicle sales in the United States. Hyundai and Kia currently rank third in US hybrid car sales.

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Kia introduces Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid at Geneva

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At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Kia Motors unveiled four new models. The new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan makes its European premiere, alongside the all-new Kia Picanto city car, which makes its global debut. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid will go on sale across Europe during Q3 2017, pairing an economical 1.6-liter

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