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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

Baua Electric

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

Baua Electric

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Tesla Model Y Long Range now available in Australia; price reductions on other Teslas

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Priced from $81,900 plus on-road costs, the mid-spec version of Australia’s top-selling electric SUV is available for delivery from May to June. As with other Model Ys, the Chinese-built Long Range will only be a five-seater as the seven-seat option is only offered for Model Ys sold in North America.

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Polestar 3 launches in China with $29k price cut

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Now, likely to improve its competitiveness, Polestar has issued one of the most significant price cuts the Chinese market has seen this year. However, at the Chinese unveiling this week, the Swedish automaker slashed that price by an average of 200,000 yuan ($29,035). What do you think of the article?

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Ford files a small SUV patent targeting emerging markets. Will it come to India?

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Read more In a move aligned with Ford’s recent offerings for the Chinese market, the upcoming Ford small SUV for India features a distinct front fascia highlighted by horizontally stacked LED daytime running lights (DRLs) seamlessly integrated into a bold front grille. What’s in store for India?

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Hector SUV helps MG Motor clock 18 per cent growth in February

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Though the carmaker has not shared sales numbers specific to each model, Hector ended 2023 as the best-seller for the British-owned Chinese auto giant. The SUV, rival to the likes of Hyundai Creta , Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, comes at a starting price of ₹ 14.95 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹ 21.95

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Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

EV Central

READ MORE: 2024 MG4 Essence 64: this Chinese electric vehicle changes everything | Opinion READ MORE: MG targets Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6 GT with new super SUV for Australia READ MORE: Seven-day test: Living with the MG ZS EV 2024 MG MG3.

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