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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

Green Car Congress

Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network. The program also waives session fees and has no subscription fees for participants.

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2024 Hyundai Creta facelift gets 70 safety features, including 19 ADAS features

Baua Electric

Available in both petrol and diesel engine options along with a wide range of transmission choices, the facelifted version of Creta has received ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) for the first time. This means the Hyundai Creta’s ADAS comes with more features than Kia Seltos’ ADAS. It sports as many as 19 features.

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

Green Car Congress

Greater consideration should be given to what interactions should be available to the driver when the vehicle is in motion rather than to what features and functions could be available to motorists. Kia Sorento LX. Cadillac XT5 Luxury. Chevrolet Traverse LT. Dodge Ram 1500. Ford Fusion Titanium. Hyundai Sonata Base. Audi Q7 QPP.

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20 automakers commit to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles no later than 2022; faster than regulatory process

Green Car Congress

Automakers making the commitment are Audi; BMW; FCA US LLC; Ford; General Motors; Honda; Hyundai; Jaguar Land Rover; Kia; Maserati; Mazda; Mercedes-Benz; Mitsubishi Motors; Nissan; Porsche; Subaru; Tesla Motors; Toyota; Volkswagen; and Volvo Car USA. NHTSA hosting public meetings on automated vehicles.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

Clean Fleet Report

Available in front-wheel drive with one engine and one transmission choice, the Venue delivers excellent city driving, but is also capable on the freeway. Wireless charging is not available, which it isn’t expected on an entry level model, but the passenger visor not extending, while the driver side does, should have been.

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