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Drive Notes: 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line

The Truth About Cars

Before decamping to California , I parted ways with a 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line. Kia's infotainment remains pretty good. Cons There was some slow-speed creakiness from the driveline, most noticeable when entering and exiting a car wash. Press those for climate, audio, et cetera. Still, this is a strong effort from Kia.

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The 2025 Kia K4 Looks Like a Step Up from the Forte

The Truth About Cars

Kia is revamping its entry-level car. The 2025 Kia K4 will be revealed later this month at the New York auto show as a replacement for the long-running Forte. We won’t have full specs on the car until next week, but its styling and design mark a significant step forward for what will likely still be Kia’s most affordable model.

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Kia brings e-Soul to Europe, upgrades Niro hybrid and PHEV

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Kia used the Geneva International Motor Show as the platform to introduce the battery-electric e-Soul to Europe, as well as to reveal new upgrades to the Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Every Kia vehicle on show in Geneva employs the brand’s mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle technology.

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2023 Kia EV6 GT Review – Generating Grins

The Truth About Cars

That’s the appeal of the 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Normally, when you hear the call of the open road, you might seek out a traditional sports car, but this EV turns that notion inside out. Sport and GT mode make things even more fun, and the use of one-pedal driving is a nice brake-saver that also helps with car control.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

The Fastest Kia! The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. It is a true driver’s car and one that will bring a big smile to your face every time you boot it up and silently hit the road. Wondering how this compares to other ‘fast’ cars? Kia shines with its development of one pedal driving.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model. The center dash in the SX Touring model houses a 10.25-inch

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving.

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