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Westport and Fuel Systems Solutions to merge; alternative fuel vehicle and engine company with expanded reach

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and Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. have entered into a merger agreement to create a premier alternative fuel vehicle and engine company. Westport Innovations Inc. Daimler AG, Weichai, Cummins, Ford, Volvo AB.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. Observations: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L. Kia believes in sedans–and it shows.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter The base price for the 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door is $17,090. Observations: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback. Drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

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Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? For Kia, it meant replacing its light-selling Sedona minivan with the attractive 2022 Carnival. Observations: 2022 Kia Carnival SX. Drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. This coupe was Kia’s first entry into the five-passenger, four-door sportback GT world–and they got it right. Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car. Powertrain.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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Alternative-Fueled-Vehicles were also able to take advantage of the decline of diesel, growing by 18.5% —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s Global Analyst. to 68,700 units, placing it behind Renault-Nissan, which continues to enjoy the largest market share of the segment. respectively. to 382,600 units, a record level for February.

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DC Fast Charging: Everything You Need to Know

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CCS is mainly used for several brands, including BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda electric vehicles. CHAdeMO supports Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Citroën, and Kia vehicles. DOE’s service is also helpful if you have a vehicle using alternative fuel like Bio-Diesel.

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