Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Kia Motors has been granted a licence by the state of Nevada to carry out testing of its autonomous driving technologies on public roads for the first time. Kia Advanced Driver Assistance System. The investment will lead to the introduction of next-generation smart vehicles in the coming years.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the third-generation 2019 Forte compact sedan. The new powerplant can be paired with either a six-speed manual or Kia’s all-new Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). Housed underneath the Forte’s longer hood is a second-generation 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

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.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

Kia Motors America will unveil an electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. The concept was conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Cross GT concept at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Purely conceptual, the Cross GT reveals Kia’s intentions for the possible offer of a larger premium CUV than the current Sorento. Kia Cross GT Concept Click to enlarge. liter V6 and 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The new Kia Soul EV, which will have its world premiere at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show starting later this week, has achieved UL Environment validation for bio-based organic carbon content for 10% of its interior materials. Kia applied five newly developed materials, including cellulose-based plastic and thermoplastic elastomer fabric.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

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. —Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Kia’s Niro urban lifestyle concept vehicle, unveiled last September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, made its US debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The concept is powered by a variant of Kia’s turbocharged 1.6-liter Click to enlarge. liter Gamma engine, capable of 160 hp (119 kW).

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

14 — hours ahead of the UAW agreement was once all set to run out and not more than two days ahead of the Detroit auto display was once to distinguishable to the people — I’m making an attempt to withstand write about the ones two occasions on this column. Jose Muñoz was once one of the crucial keynoters at our Congress.

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JUNE 23, 2023

—Frank Hanley, senior director of auto benchmarking at J.D. This is only for the operating system for in-vehicle infotainment, not for the smartphone mirroring systems of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Among brands, Chevrolet and Kia receive the most segment awards (four). Nissan Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2013

Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s UVO (“Your Voice”) eServices telematics system, introduced in November 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Hyundai Mobis has operated a manufacturing facility with almost 1,200 employees in West Point since 2009 as the largest Tier 1 supplier to Kia Georgia. Hyundai Mobis’ investment project in Bryan County reflects an acceleration in the development of the EV supply chain in Georgia’s auto industry.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

Kia Motors America (KMA) staged the premieres of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan and the upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the New York International Auto Show. Rio also offers ISG technology, new to the Kia line-up. Kia calculates that fuel economy for the 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, first seen during the 2010 New York International Auto Show. This represents Kia’s first application of GDI technology. Earlier post.) The new Optima shares the new Theta II-based powertrains featured in the new Hyundai Sonata: a 2.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the new Forte 5-door SX equipped with a new 1.6-liter liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) turbocharged four-cylinder engine at the Chicago Auto Show. With output of 201 hp (150 kW) and torque of 195 lb-ft (264 N·m of torque, the Forte 5-door SX is the most powerful Forte from KMA to date.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2024

Meanwhile, as Pew Research pointed out last year, Boomers still dominate in Congress—and thus have a disproportionate stranglehold on federal policy. 2024 Kia EV6 GT J.D. The post Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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APRIL 13, 2023

Meanwhile, auto manufacturer’s incentive spend rose to the highest level in 12 months at 3.2% Most non-luxury brands—including Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen—saw ATP declines between 0.2% of the ATP in March 2023, averaging $1,516. month over month in March. month over month in March.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2023

Kia released more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, which is comparable in external dimensions to the Telluride. The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery technology designed for improved energy density. earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. Hyundai - Kia MY 2013 Fuel Economy Label Changes. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg). Δ old.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

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.). in 2010 (13 th ).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The Trail’ster, based on Kia’s Soul urban passenger vehicle, is primarily powered by a 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

of total California auto sales in 2021. Kia: 3,003 Niro EV, 2 Soul EV (1.6%). California also set a new yearly record with 250,279 electric vehicles sold, representing 12.4% The CEC updates its Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) sales figures quarterly by analyzing DMV data. 379,125 PHEV (36% ). 11,956 FCEV (1.1%). Volkswagen: 5,293 ID.4,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation unveiled its all-new Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. Featuring a new design language for Kia, the new Optima shares the new Theta II-based powertrains featured in the new Hyundai Sonata: a 2.4-liter liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder; a 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Kia Motors has introduced its new environmental brand “Eco Dynamics” and an LPI Hybrid based on its Korean market Forte saloon. The Eco Dynamics brand was unveiled at Kia Motors’ domestic sales headquarters in Apkujeong-dong, Seoul, along with the company’s blueprint for developing low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2012

BMW, Honda, Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. Verizon announced the formation of the 4G Venture Forum for Connected Cars, a group of leading global automotive companies brought together by Verizon to accelerate the pace of innovation across the automotive and telematics 4G LTE ecosystem.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2023

Kia unveiled the all-electric 2024 EV9 SUV for the first time in North America at the 2023 New York International Auto Show. As the first three-row EV SUV from Kia, the EV9 ( earlier post ) is the flagship of the global Plan S strategy. From launch, the EV9 will be available with a choice of two powertrain options. cubic feet.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Kia revealed more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV ( earlier post ). Numerous technological breakthroughs include the Highway Driving Pilot (HDP) system, available in the Kia EV9 GT-line in the future, enabling conditional Level 3 autonomous driving in selected markets.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Honda and Kia showed the most price strength in the non-luxury market, transacting between 6% to 8% over sticker price in November. At 43, the current market index is below the threshold of 50, indicating that more dealers view the current auto market as weak than strong.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. The survey also found that global execs expect US auto brands to increase market share over the next five years, spurred by product innovation, restructuring activities and continued improvement in product quality.

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MAY 13, 2016

Other big increases outside the top 10 included Land Rover (+20%), Hyundai (+19%), Kia (+16%), Mazda (+26%), Honda (+63%), Jaguar (+147%) and Infiniti (+159%). Ford, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia and Fiat were the other big winners. market share (vs. in April 2015). on April 2015.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2018

The network of strategic partners includes 12 top automakers including BAIC BJEV, BYD, Chang’an Automobile Group, Chery Automobile Group, Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle, First Auto Works, Geely Auto, Hawtai Motor, JAC Motors, KIA Motors, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and Zotye Auto.

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JANUARY 22, 2022

I’m estimating 28,000 as an executive with a leading auto analyst firm confirmed to me privately that their registration estimates for 2021 put the RAV4 Prime and Wrangler 4xe as a toss up. Auto Industry Analyst. I can’t tell you our exact number but if they beat RAV it was very narrow. Flip a coin. Rocksteadyrobk, 4xeForums.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show. Scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2014, the Soul EV will be Kia’s first battery-electric car sold in the US. Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2014

Vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo will premiere CarPlay this week, while additional auto manufacturers bringing CarPlay to their drivers down the road include BMW Group, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor Company, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota (..)

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