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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

Green Car Congress

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. liter turbo four-cylinder with a 54 kW electric motor for 242 system horsepower and 271 lb-ft of system torque. liter V6 that mates to an eight-speed auto.

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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. liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a 32kW permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, for a combined maximum power output of 139 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. The Niro HEV features a 1.6-liter

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Hyundai Motor and Kia sign MoU with Exide Energy for EV expansion in India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This strategic cooperation with Exide Energy marks the beginning of Hyundai Motor and Kia’s efforts to expand its exclusive battery development, production, supply and partnerships in the Indian market. New Delhi: Hyundai Motor and Kia sign MoU with Exide Energy as part of their electric vehicle (EV) expansion plans.

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Kia reveals plans for an all-new modular vehicle at CES 2024

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Kia revealed its plans to release an all-new modular vehicle at CES 2024. At CES 2024, the automaker presented the Kia Concept PV5. The Kia Concept PV5 is a modular van based on videos of the vehicle. Kia’s presentation revealed that the Concept PV5 is a versatile van with many uses, including ride-sharing services.

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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 EV5 production version design unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in China

EV Specifications

Kia EV5's production version design was unveiled today at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The concept vehicle debuted in March this year on the Kia Chinese EV Day and appeared during Auto Shanghai a month later.

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