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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. Something for Everyone. Room for adults.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. Observations: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L. Dressed to go. More Power.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2

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Hyundai unveils new ‘Active Air Skirt’ tech to increase EV range and performance

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After selling around 117,000 EVs in the US last year, Hyundai Motor (including Kia) surged past Ford and GM for second in US EV sales behind Tesla. Hyundai and Kia accounted for around 8% of passenger EVs sold in the US last year. At 43 mph (70 km/h), the unit is stored again. When driving at low speeds, the unit is hidden.

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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Kia released more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, which is comparable in external dimensions to the Telluride. The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery technology designed for improved energy density. earlier post ).

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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The first to make it to dealers will be the 2023 Jeep EV. Kia is ready to go big with its next EV–the EV9. Kia is ready to go big with its next EV–the EV9. Complete details have not been released by Kia, but we do know it is not quite as large as the Kia Telluride. With a 0-60 mph time of 3.2

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Fisker Recruits First US Dealers for PHEVs; Appoints First Distributors for Europe

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Nellemann is one of Europe’s oldest auto distributors, with ties going back to Nash and Morris, and at present time Kia, Jaguar and Aston Martin. It can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in about six seconds and achieve a top speed of 201 km/h (125 mph). The Karma is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV).

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