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MARCH 27, 2024

Though some automakers have abandoned cars in favor of trucks and SUVs, Kia remains steadfastly committed to the format. It recently announced the upcoming 2025 K4, and today, Kia detailed specs for the car. The K4 replaces the Forte in Kia’s lineup and slots into the catalog beneath the larger K5. inches long.

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APRIL 15, 2024

It continued, “To respond agilely to changes in the market environment, Kia will secure maximum flexibility in its lineup operation.” Kia blamed slow global economic growth, weakening EV incentives, and shaky charging infrastructure as factors working against the move to full electrification.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Kia is recalling more than 400,000 Telluride SUVs for risk of rolling away in park. Kia said, “The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged due to suspected improper assembly by the supplier. As with all recalls, the repair is free for owners, and Kia said it would reimburse any expenses incurred.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This makes Kia the star of this year's show by default. Meet the 2025 Kia Carnival. Kia also blesses the hybrid with systems meant to improve cornering and ride and an evasive-maneuver assist system. The 2025 Kia Carnival goes on sale this summer. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Kia Stinger lived a bright but shockingly brief life, but it appears the automaker may have a replacement lined up with its move to electric vehicles. A recent report from Korea claims that Kia is working on the Stinger’s replacement, noting that the car will move to electrification with its new form.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The presence of the 2025 Kia K5 at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show is a reminder that the K5 still exists. Updates also include a new front fascia, new instrument display, curved dash, Kia's newest infotainment system, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Images: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider. liter turbo.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- In addition to the updated 2024 Sorento, Kia has unveiled two concepts today at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show -- the EV3 and EV4. The EV3 is a crossover with an interior inspired by the upcoming Kia EV9 SUV and the EV4 is a four-door that is sort of a cross between a sedan and a crossover.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Kia replaced its aging North American minivan with the Carnival in 2022, which brought a stylish family hauler with a plush interior and great tech. Kia may also move the van upmarket, offering massaging seats and other features in top trims. In the meantime, Kia is expected to leave the van’s V6 alone for 2025.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

OK, that's probably a bit of an overstatement -- there are plenty of crossovers on the market with swoopy styling -- but the facelifted 2024 Kia Sorento is definitely following the rugged/boxy trend. Kia's wording for the front of the Sorento is "boxy, upright hood" and that's quite accurate.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 8, 2024

Kia is no exception today with its CES news. Yeah, it's not as exciting as some sporty concept car. 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.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Kia is one major automaker signing on to Tesla’s Supercharger network, and the company recently announced that the EV6 would be the first to get the EV maker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug. Image: Kia] Become a TTAC insider.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Kia recently announced plans to develop new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to help it cope with wavering EV demand, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker’s trudge toward full electrification. In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are being recalled for an issue that could cause fires in the engine compartment. Owners will be notified by September 29 and can call Kia’s customer service line with any questions. Kia’s corporate sibling, Hyundai, wasn’t far behind, recalling 1,452,101 vehicles last year.&

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

Mitsubishi recently announced that it would discontinue the Mirage, removing one of America’s few remaining affordable new cars. Kia is now cutting another sub-$20,000 option with its announcement of the Rio’s demise after 2023. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider. Though disappointing, the move isn’t a surprise.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 27, 2023

As it did with the Carnival minivan, Kia mimicked the Telluride’s muscular lines with the updated styling, though changes focus mostly on the front end. In Kia’s typical fashion, the interior looks more upscale than the SUV’s likely price tag affords. & [Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider. .& inch screens.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 19, 2024

The Kia EV9 is just hitting the streets, but we’re already learning about the automaker’s “next big thing.” Kia debuted the standard EV5 late last year during its first EV Day event in South Korea. Dimensionally, the EV5 is around 20 inches shorter than the EV6, but it’s close to the same width and is almost seven inches taller.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 19, 2023

We’ve been hearing about the ease with which even the most amateur thief can steal older Hyundai and Kia models for a while now. The plaintiffs said that the defect allowed thieves to steal the cars in less than 90 seconds and noted that the poorly designed steering column made the process even easier.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

Hyundai and Kia are among the most talked-about automakers on the planet. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter. Their growth has been impressive, but the news isn’t always positive.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 12, 2023

You’ll undoubtedly recall the TikTok Kia Boyz Challenge , where “at-risk youths” utilized USB connectors on torn open ignition slots to hotwire Hyundai and Kia models. Kia America and Kia Corp. From Automotive News : The insurers, who filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Orange County, Calif.,

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 15, 2021

Kia, no longer content to occupy the second tier among carmakers, yesterday held a virtual press conference to announce their plans for world domination. Dropping Motors America from their name was the first indicator, as the company now known as just Kia moves forward.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Hyundai and Kia are the latest manufacturers to issue a fire-related recall, this time for millions of gas vehicles with faulty hydraulic electronic control units (HECU) and antilock brake modules.& million Kias and 1.6 In total, the recall wrapped up more than three million vehicles from both automakers, with around 1.7

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 10, 2023

Many manufacturers are busy running in the opposite direction from small, affordable cars, but there remain a few which are willing to play in this low(er) margin arena. Kia is one of them, with cars like the Rio and Forte – and it may be re-upping the latter in our market later this year. We’ll have to wait and see.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 28, 2024

One of the groups is the World Car of the Year (WCOTY) jury, which includes journalists and professionals from several countries. The 2025 Kia EV9 is the World Car of the Year, with the BYD Seal and Volvo EX30 rounding out the top three. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider. First, the overall winner.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 10, 2021

A unique Boardmasters Edition Kia Soul EV has been revealed by the Korean carmaker. A refit of a pre-production Soul EV, this special event car has been commissioned for the Boardmasters 2021 event which starts on the 11th August in Cornwall. So that’s been updated on the car?

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JULY 10, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching an investigation into the Kia EV6 after 11 complaints were filed regarding sudden power losses.& A Kia spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The steering wheel lock apparently distributed by Hyundai/Kia after a rash of thefts which turned out to be largely down to many models of a certain era being devoid of modern electronic immobilizers. A video uploaded earlier this week provides opportunity for such a crossover. Image: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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AUGUST 26, 2011

Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We’ve been hearing a lot about Hyundai and Kia car thefts, as some older models lack electronic immobilizers, but as it turns out, they’re nowhere near the most frequently stolen cars in America. & [Image: Dodge] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 25, 2024

percent of their incomes on car insurance, reaching an average of $212 per month for full coverage insurance. A few factors have aligned, including longer repair times, more expensive parts, higher-priced rental cars, and more. Cars in general are also becoming more costly to fix. The reports found that Americans are spending 3.41

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Thieves targeting older Hyundai and Kia models have gotten so brazen that some insurers have stopped issuing policies for the cars. Despite efforts to retrofit a solution for the cars’ missing immobilizer systems, the cars are still being stolen in crazy numbers. & & & [Image: Kia] Become a TTAC insider.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recent data from car leasing firm Hippo Leasing UK has indicated that the Tesla Model 3 is the most searched car model in the United States. As noted in an Autoblog report, Hippo Leasing analyzed search data for over 340 electric, hybrid, and gas-powered cars across various brands.

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Green Energy Consumers

APRIL 22, 2022

For the past three years, my spouse and I have been enjoying our retirement by taking extended camping and paddling trips throughout the Northeast, driving our 2019 Kia e-Niro EV.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 4, 2023

Though their electric vehicle lines are among the most compelling new zero-emissions models, Kia and Hyundai’s EVs don’t currently qualify for federal tax credits because of where they’re built. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider. Both are working toward bringing EV production to the U.S.,

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APRIL 21, 2023

We’ve been hearing about the TikTok-inspired thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles for a while, including that some insurers have declined to issue new policies on some models. Now, several states are calling on the feds to issue a recall for the cars and fix the problem. & [Image: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

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. These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.”

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

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. These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.”

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Kia’s award-winning EV6 was already a popular EV choice. Model : Kia EV6 GT Line 77.4kWh RWD. Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). Kia EV6 Design & Powertrain. What is the Kia EV6 like to drive? Excellent to drive.

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