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Report: Refreshed Kia Carnival On the Way Soon

The Truth About Cars

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. Spy images popped up on the motorsjason account on Instagram, showing a few angles of the refreshed minivan.

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Kia Debuts Refreshed Sorento In South Korea

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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. The tail lights have new shapes, and the rear bumper is slightly different than before.& & Updates in the cabin include a new dash with a large curved display panel and two 12.3-inch

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Chrysler Slings Updates at Pacifica for 2024

The Truth About Cars

While the majority of Americans have long since decamped in favor of crossovers and SUVs, there remains a dedicated cadre of buyers committed to the family minivan. This decision deletes a few features or makes them optional (power liftgate, ambient lighting, and the like) but opens the plug-in hybrid price point to more customers.

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Hypercar Company Rimac Developing Robotaxi Service

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The electric hypercar company was developing an autonomous taxi based around the Renault Espace minivan. Additional evidence of the program came to light when Rimac Group launched a funding round that made mention of developing commercially viable autonomous vehicles.

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Honda Reveals Saloon Electric Concept, Announces New EV Line

The Truth About Cars

The Saloon looks like a minivan concept from the early 1980s — boasting a wedge shape and tons of glass. We will create a completely new value from zero based on thin, light and wise as the foundation for our new Honda [zero]& EV series to further advance the joy and freedom of mobility to the next level,” stated Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe.

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Thankful To Be Home — And ALIVE!

Creative Greenius

At exactly at 11:15 on the nose, a Honda Odyssey minivan pulled to a stop in front of me – the side door opened and a young voice belonging to someone inside said “Put this on, and get inside.” Jesus, it’s not about your stupid blog.” ” “Wait – you’re saying you actually read my blog?”

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"This vehicle is so light it doesnt even require power steering," said Chrysler spokesman Nick Cappa. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader. Power will come from a 200 kilowatt, or 268 horsepower, electric motor. They will also differ greatly in terms of vehicle type.