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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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The Kia EV9 Starts at Around $55,000 and Goes On Sale in Late 2023

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Kia has a hit on its hands with the EV6, the first in a line of unique, futuristic electric models.& & The larger EV9 is coming soon, with reservations opening next week, and Kia recently announced pricing for the upcoming electric family hauler. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider.

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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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Another One Bites the Dust: Kia Killing the Rio After 2023

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Kia is now cutting another sub-$20,000 option with its announcement of the Rio’s demise after 2023. Hyundai cut the Rio’s corporate counterpart, the Accent, after 2022, and sales of the subcompact have been slow for a while. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider. Though disappointing, the move isn’t a surprise.

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Just Got Cheaper. Again

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Though it’s now cheaper to buy a new Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, some are eligible for federal tax credits, making them even more appealing. Some Model 3s are only eligible for half the credit because of battery materials sourcing rules, but the automaker’s domestic battery production efforts and large U.S.

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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

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While not currently eligible for federal tax credits, BMW’s EVs can be leased to receive the $7,500 discount others get. Kia recently announced $5,000 off the brand-new EV9, and General Motors has discounted some of its models that lost federal tax credit eligibility. Image: BMW] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Hyundai spotted testing Lucid Air and ZEEKR X hints a luxury EV is in the works

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Based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, sales of dedicated EVs like the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 continue heating up. Including Kia, Hyundai topped Ford (69,163) and GM’s Chevy (63,659) in US electric vehicle registrations in 2023 with over 80,000. Source: The Korean Car Blog FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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