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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

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South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market.

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Kia India launches Kia Krystal for digitized after-sales service live streaming – ET Auto

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Kia India will expand Kia Krystal’s ambit to include a new process for welcome calls, aimed at onboarding new customers post-sales and keeping them informed about ownership programs and offerings. New Delhi: Kia India Friday launched Kia Krystal , an innovative digitized aftersales initiative.

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Kia pushes for an expanded EV plan after successful EV6 launch

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EV sales for the Hyundai/Kia Group have been so successful that the Kia brand is now revising and expanding their previous investment into EVs and plans on releasing more models than previously announced. After a successful launch of the Kia EV6, which took U.S. Hyundai and Kia also recently agreed to spend $16.5

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Hyundai, Kia join China’s Baidu to develop connected cars – ET Auto

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Seoul, South Korea’s top carmaker Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia said on Sunday that they have inked an agreement with China’s tech giant Baidu to develop technologies for connected cars. The annual sales of connected cars in China are anticipated to reach 17 million units this year, marking a sharp rise from 7.2

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Kia India announces partnership with Map My India to offer navigation solutions – ET Auto

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By integrating Map My India’s navigation solutions, Kia aims to provide support to drivers, ensuring easy access to essential services and amenities. Kia India announced its partnership with Map My India to offer navigation solutions to its customers nationwide, reported PTI on Thursday.

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Kia EV6 GT rips past gas rivals on Nurburgring: Video

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A video posted on Youtube shows the new Kia EV6 GT carving through the corners of the Nurburgring in Germany. Kia, perhaps more than most other brands, is not a name that is known for its dedication to performance or enthusiast vehicles. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Kia enters China's crowded EV market, 1st model expected to launch in Aug

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The Kia EV6 will be brought to China as an import and is expected to go on sale in August this year. Kia Motors, an affiliate of Hyundai Motor Co, is entering China's increasingly crowded electric vehicle (EV) market. Kia will also launch the EV5, its first global model to be built in China and debuting here, in November.

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