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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

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After recently debuting the all-new fifth generation Sportage, Kia has unveiled an electrified version of the brand’s longest running nameplate at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (HEV) is the third model in an ongoing cadence of eco-minded offerings guided by Kia’s global EV strategy, ‘Plan S.’.

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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Puts on A Carnival

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The 2024 Chicago Auto Show is a slow one, debut-wise, this year. This makes Kia the star of this year's show by default. Meet the 2025 Kia Carnival. Oh, and a hybrid is now available, pairing a 1.6-liter liter V6 that mates to an eight-speed auto. The 2025 Kia Carnival goes on sale this summer.

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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Here's the 2025 Kia K5

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The presence of the 2025 Kia K5 at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show is a reminder that the K5 still exists. All-wheel drive is available on the GT-Line. Updates also include a new front fascia, new instrument display, curved dash, Kia's newest infotainment system, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. liter turbo.

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Kia Details Specs for the Upcoming 2025 K4 Sedan

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Though some automakers have abandoned cars in favor of trucks and SUVs, Kia remains steadfastly committed to the format. It recently announced the upcoming 2025 K4, and today, Kia detailed specs for the car. The K4 replaces the Forte in Kia’s lineup and slots into the catalog beneath the larger K5. inches long.

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. In addition to Sport and Eco drive modes, the all-new Kia Niro introduces Green Zone Drive Mode, which automatically transfers Niro HEV and Niro PHEV into EV drive mode in residential areas, and nearby schools and hospitals.

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The 2025 Kia K4 Looks Like a Step Up from the Forte

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Kia is revamping its entry-level car. The 2025 Kia K4 will be revealed later this month at the New York auto show as a replacement for the long-running Forte. We won’t have full specs on the car until next week, but its styling and design mark a significant step forward for what will likely still be Kia’s most affordable model.

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Uber, Kia sign electric vehicle partnership – ET Auto

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The partnership is aimed at “enhancing electric vehicle offerings available on Uber’s mobility platform. US ride-hailing platform Uber and South Korean automaker Kia announced Wednesday the signing of an agreement on producing electric vehicles, during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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