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KIA: Double-digit enlargement in Q2

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Kia’s Strong point sedan is also doing neatly because of city consumers, who nonetheless favor smaller, extra cost-efficient automobiles. “Looking at markets on the West Coast like Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as others, they are still heavy sedan markets, and we are doing really well there,” Watson stated.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). For other global markets, the 2.0-liter

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

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 31 Mar 2024, 08:59 AM Ford is gearing up for a comeback in the Indian market with the launch of a new small SUV, tailored to meet the changing demands of Indian consumers. However, Ford is also likely to rely on a new compact SUV to bolster its market presence. What’s in store for India?

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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. Earlier post.). The powertrain has the 156 PS, 189 N·m (139 lb-ft) 2.0-liter Optima Hybrid.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

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Kia has unveiled its EV3 compact SUV ahead of a confirmed Australian arrival in 2025. Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.

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Fiat 500e detailed: First European EV for those on a budget

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And with a pice tag of $52,500 plus on-road costs it’s towards the lower end of the EV market, only slightly more than the GWM Ora and BYD Atto 3. It also doesn’t go particularly far on a charge, reinforcing its city friendliness. The 42kWh will take about 20 hours to charge from a home powerpoint.