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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for Georgia production in 2024

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV will be built at the automaker's West Point, Georgia, factory starting in the 2024 calendar year, Kia announced Wednesday at the 2023 New York Auto Show. The ramp-up will happen after the EV9 goes on sale in the U.S. Full U.S.

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Ford F-150 Lightning sales surged 160% in August, but gas cars still dominate the total

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Ford announced Thursday that F-150 Lightning sales climbed 160% in August. Despite the surge, Ford’s gas-powered cars and trucks still accounted for 86% of sales last month. Ford Lightning carries EV sales growth in August The American automaker sold 182,985 vehicles in the US last month , showing 13.4% growth from last August.

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Hyundai plans plug-in hybrid SUV for 2026, 21 EVs by 2030

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Hyundai will launch plug-in hybrid SUVs as a “bridge to electrification” in 2026, but still plans to launch 21 EVs globally by 2030. 2025 Genesis GV80 The powertrain will first appear in SUVs for both Hyundai and the Genesis luxury brand. Hyundai plans to start production by the end of 2026, with sales starting in 2027.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 breaks US August sales record ahead of updated 2025 model deliveries

Baua Electric

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 set a new August US sales record ahead of the updated 2025 model, which will arrive at dealerships this fall. Hyundai IONIQ 5 drives record US August sales “This was a record-setting August for Hyundai in total and retail sales,” Hyundai America CEO Randy Parker announced Wednesday.

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Hyundai’s larger IONIQ 9 electric SUV coming soon as final testing wraps up

Baua Electric

A new three-row electric SUV is about to hit the US market. It’s been almost three years since Hyundai unveiled its first three-row electric SUV concept. With the number “9,” the new electric SUV is expected to hold a bigger role as Hyundai flaghip model. The concept, called SEVEN , is now expected to go by the IONIQ 9.

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Hyundai has tentative plans for a new EV plant in the U.S., and it could land in Georgia

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South Korean automaker Hyundai is tentatively planning to build a new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the United States, and it could land in Georgia, where Rivian is planning to build a manufacturing facility. Kia also operates one of the largest automotive production plants in the United States in Western Georgia.

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Hyundai confirms new three-row electric SUV and updated IONIQ 5 are coming soon

Baua Electric

The first three-row electric Hyundai SUV is coming to the US and will make its first appearance later this year. The new electric SUV will launch alongside an updated IONIQ 5 for Hyundai’s 2025 lineup. With EV sales up 15% in the second quarter, Hyundai believes it’s found its “sweet spot” in the US.

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