Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Kia Motors has revealed some details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. Kia developed the new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) in-house; the new FWD 8AT occupies the same space as a conventional six-speed automatic transmission, and weighs 3.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Seltos — the Gateway to Kia. Kia pulled the sheet off the updated 2024 Seltos at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. A big change for Kia’s entry-level model. CFR : What is the importance of the Seltos to Kia? Kia : The Seltos is extremely important as it serves as a gateway vehicle to our brand.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2012

When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. Kia has fine-tuned both the Theta II 2.4 GDI gasoline and R2.2 The revised 2.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. These changes are expected to contribute to a 10% improvement in fuel economy over earlier versions of the Optima Hybrid.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2012

Keep your eyes peeled for the new Kia Sorento (pictured) – due to go on sale later in the year, it will boast a host of changes focusing on improving its fuel economy and lowering its emissions. The vehicle, which will be manufactured in Korea, will include a host of different diesel and petrol engines [.].

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Kia Motors unveiled four new models. The new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan makes its European premiere, alongside the all-new Kia Picanto city car, which makes its global debut. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid will go on sale across Europe during Q3 2017, pairing an economical 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Kia Motors revealed the new Ceed ahead of its world debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. Since the first-generation Kia cee’d started production at Kia’s new Slovakian manufacturing facility in December 2006, more than 1.28 In 2006, Kia’s share of the European market was around 1.5%.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Kia Motors has introduced its new fuel-efficient, ethanol-gasoline powered Soul Flex at the 26 th Salao Internacional do Automovel, in São Paulo, Brazil. Kia’s Soul Flex is the first Korean FFV (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) which can run on an ethanol-gasoline mixture, 100% ethanol or 100% gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. The new variant, introduced at the Frankfurt show, will record fuel economy in LPG mode of 5.8 l/100 km (40.6 Europe LPG'

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

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. The German automaker is far from the only one offering discounts and incentives to bolster EV demand.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

Despite fuel prices and an economy that seems poised to bolster the sale of value-focused cars, the United States is losing another one. sales of the Mirage four-door hatchback and sedan to make way more crossovers and EVs. But the days of a $13,000 economy car are over. The above hasn’t helped sales.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

This request by the Alliance echoes a similar, earlier request by Global Automakers, the trade association representing the US divisions of 12 international automakers (Aston Martin, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Maserati, McLaren, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota). Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2011

Kia has redesigned its popular Rio small car for 2012, offering buyers more space, more power and up to 40 mpg fuel economy on the highway. debut this past week at the 2011 New York Auto Show and is set to go on sale this fall in both sedan and five-door hatchback bodystyles. The new 2012 Kia Rio will be the.

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

The 2023 Hyundai Kona Hybrid undercuts the Toyota C-HR hybrid on price and beats it on power and claimed fuel economy. Its starting price is basically the same as the Toyota Corolla Cross and it has better fuel economy if not more power. It sold more than 70,000 hybrids in Australia in 2022.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 up to $15,000 off in new lease deal Hyundai (including Kia) surpassed Ford and GM to become the second top-selling EV brand in the US, behind only Tesla in the US through the third quarter of 2023. Hyundai’s EV sales more than doubled (+103%) last year as buyers looked for functional electric options.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2016

The Honda Accord Hybrid has the highest fuel-economy rating of any mid-size hybrid sedan: 47 mpg combined. That's better than any other competitor now on sale, including hybrid models of the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Toyota Camry. DON'T MISS: Honda.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai) In a new EPA report, Hyundai ranked second behind only Tesla in lowering CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy. Meanwhile, real-world fuel economy improved by 0.6 Early data suggest emissions and fuel economy will improve further with model year 2023 vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new Optima is available with three engine choices, providing a balance between sportiness and fuel efficiency. A larger full floor under cover helps reduce wind noise and aid fuel efficiency. X or higher.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Hyundai Motor Group this week outlined its latest powertrain technologies and future plans at the 12 th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference, held near the Hyundai Motor Group R&D Center in Korea. Furthermore, Hyundai will offer more customized powertrains in response to local conditions to boost its overseas sales.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

They hit the 10 million sales mark four years ago. You just get better fuel economy. Hybrids Are Good for Fuel Economy But Not Performance. Some people really value the performance of their car, and there’s a myth floating around that fuel economy imminently sacrifices performance.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Road Test: 2021 Kia K5.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Road Test: 2020 Kia Forte.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 1, 2011

Kia’s new Rio model is set to go on sale next month with emissions as low as 85 g/km CO2. The new, fourth generation model will also boast fuel economy as high as 88.3mpg, as its car maker strives to make low emission cars ‘available to all’. First launched in 2005, the new model will [.].

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. A vehicle equipped with a GDI engine will get about 10% better mileage than a vehicle equipped with a conventional multi-point fuel injected engine, according to Hyundai.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2012

The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. While overall vehicle appeal continues to improve, increasing seven points year over year, the greatest improvement is in fuel economy. Power and Associates.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

For its first year, two Charger Daytona versions will go on sale: R/T and Scat Pack. Every Daytona model comes with all-wheel drive as standard, along with a “Power Shot” feature that delivers an extra 40 horsepower for 15 seconds (a similar concept is called “Boost” on the Kia EV6 GT). All Daytonas are powered by a 100.5-kilowatt-hour

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Beyond 2015, Hyundai plans limited mass production of the ix35 Fuel Cell, with a goal of 10,000 units; Hyundai will also introduce the vehicle in Korea and California. ix35 fuel cell powertrain layout. The fuel economy and range of the ix35 Fuel Cell have improved by 10% over the previous-generation model.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). 72 miles, with 35.3

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 22, 2011

The new Kia Rio will have emissions as low as 85g/km, making it one of the cleanest models in the B-Segment, when it goes on sale from September 1, 2011. Kia says its new EcoDynamics model will beat [.]. The fourth generation model will benefit from a complete makeover, both in terms of style and eco-credentials.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. This is the best sales month for Mitsubishi in nearly two years. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. This list is subjective and weighted toward functionality with an emphasis on fun, but also factors in sales numbers.

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