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Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out

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For the first time since 2001, Kia surpassed Hyundai in market value with new affordable EVs rolling out this year. Kia is now South Korea’s fifth most-valued stock at $31 billion (41.3 Kia surpasses Hyundai in market value Hyundai, which saved Kia from bankruptcy in 1998, owns around a third of the South Korean automaker.

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2015 Kia Soul EV: Details From Execs Who Brought It To The U.S.

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The upcoming 2015 Kia Soul EV is not only the Korean carmaker''s first battery-electric vehicle sold in the U.S., it''s also one of less than a dozen all-electric cars offered for sale. MORE: 2015 Kia.'

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One Creta sold every five minutes: Hyundai claims SUV is value proposition

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Hyundai Creta has been a success in the Indian market ever since its launch in 2015. Back in 2015, Creta was one of only few mid-size SUVs on offer and its styling and feature list were some key factors that connected with potential buyers. The company says it has sold over 9.80 The segment currently has around 10 products on offer.

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Kia Soul EV A Big Hit In CA; Sales To Expand Sooner Than Planned

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Just over a year ago, the 2015 Kia Soul EV was introduced at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show as the Korean brand''s first U.S.-market At the time, Kia said it would launch the Soul EV in California, but would eventually expand sales of the battery-electric tall wagon to four more states. market electric car.

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Euro Big 5 auto markets up 8.6% in April, SUVs continue to dominate; shift in segment shares

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million in April 2015. over January-April 2015. rise on April 2015, last month was the best April for UK car registrations for a decade. While Germany, France and the UK are reaching their sales peak, further growth is expected in Italy and Spain. over April 2015, leading to a market share loss of 0.66

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Kia Motors signs MOU to build third plant in China; 70% increase in capacity and a push to maintain market share

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Kia Motors Corporation plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the market. Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) Motors is a 50/50 joint venture through which Kia Motors manufactures, markets and services vehicles in China.).

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Report: Apple Car project pivots to basic EV, drops driverless aims

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Apple originally wanted to develop a self-driving car, but has now abandoned those ambitions in favor of a simpler EV that the company believes it can put on sale by 2028, according to Bloomberg. Rumors of the Apple car go back to 2012 or 2013, with it called a “committed project” by the company in 2015.

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