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Kia at CES: Going Modular

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Kia is no exception today with its CES news. There are three phases to Kia's strategy. This involves an EV concept called the Kia PV5. Kia envisions transforming a vehicle from taxi in the morning to delivery van in the afternoon to RV at night, for example. Images: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. Plus, many hybrids are also made by manufacturers that tend to produce reliable vehicles overall, such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia.” Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues.

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Driving Dystopia: Automakers Are Selling Your Driving Data to Insurance Companies

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While these systems originally had to be installed under the hood of your automobile, later examples have included phone apps and giving automakers permission to share connected-vehicle data with insurance firms. That information is then utilized to raise premiums whenever someone is caught in a moment of exuberant driving.

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Report: Vehicle Supplies Are Climbing Back Up

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Vehicle pricing also dropped slightly, though presumably not enough to send anyone running out the door to buy a new automobile due to how outrageously high they’ve been over the last several years. It was followed by Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Land Rover, Cadillac, Kia, Porsche, Subaru and BMW.

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Size or Speed? IIHS Study Examines Safety Between Models

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The overall shape of an automobile remains relevant. But that same phenomenon may also apply when automobiles crash into each other. There were also a few vehicles that carried over from the driver-death list — including the Kia Rio, Kia Optima, Kia Forte, Dodge Charger, and Nissan Altima.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. That said, it would be irresponsible of us not to mention that the differences between individual models can be quite vast.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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On International Women’s Day, the Kia EV9 was announced as the “Supreme Winner” of the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2024. The Kia EV9 has won out over its rivals because it is a vehicle capable of satisfying the needs of consumers everywhere." The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles.