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Kia Teases the Refreshed 2025 EV6

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The Kia EV6 had made waves with its styling and the performance GT model, and it appears the crossover is poised for an update. Yesterday, Kia teased a revised EV6 with a new headlight design and slightly massaged tail lights, and we expect more substantive changes with longer range estimates and interior updates.

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Kia Will Boost Hybrid Development to Offset Shaky EV Demand

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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. million units in 2030.

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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Puts on A Carnival

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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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Kia Debuts Refreshed Sorento In South Korea

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The long-running Sorento is due for a facelift after a few years on sale in its current form, and it appears it’s getting one – at least in South Korea.& 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.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

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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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2024 Kia Sorento -- Family Influence Brings Rugged Facelift

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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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EV Sales Numbers are Growing, Just SlowerThan Expected

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Automotive News reported on numbers from S&P Global Mobility that show new EV sales climbed 15 percent in January, down a great deal from the 52 percent growth seen in 2023. Tesla’s sales climbed 15 percent in January, while Ford and Chevy saw declines. Tesla’s sales climbed 15 percent in January, while Ford and Chevy saw declines.

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