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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. Terrain Mode, E-Handling tech and a new ECS.

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Hyundai & Kia to locally produce batteries in India

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Hyundai Motor Company and the Kia Corporation plan to produce electric vehicle (EV) batteries in India. Hyundai Motor is Kia’s parent company. Through their partnership, Hyundai and Kia plan to localize LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) cell production for electric vehicles.

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EVs Take 90.6% Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts

CleanTechnica EVs

Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts appeared first on CleanTechnica. November saw plugin EVs take 90.6% share in Norway, up from 89.3% year on year. Petrol-only vehicles saw record low. continued] The post EVs Take 90.6%

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Hyundai and Kia Recalled More Than 90,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk

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Hyundai and Kia are among the most talked-about automakers on the planet. The duo’s new electric models are exciting and feature styling that makes them look ripped straight from a sci-fi film. The automakers recently recalled more than 91,000 vehicles for an issue that could cause an oil pump fire.

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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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Read more Kia Sonet comes as the South Korean automaker’s offering in the compact SUV segment in India, which has been witnessing rising demand and sales over the last few years. The updated Kia Sonet SUV came with a refreshed design and a host of new features enhancing its appeal significantly. lakh (ex-showroom).

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Pre-facelift Hyundai Creta iVT recalled in India over oil pump issue

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Hyundai India has issued a recall for the Creta iVT over a faulty electronic oil pump (EOP) controller in India. Also, this latest recall from Hyundai India comes on the heels of Kia’s recall campaign for the Seltos SUV in India, which impacted 4,358 units of the car. The Verna sedan too faced the same issue with the iVT.

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Sweden Plugin EV Share At 48.2%, Kia Niro On Top

CleanTechnica EVs

Sweden saw plugin electric vehicles take 48.2% Sweden’s best selling auto was the Kia Niro. market share in April, up from 43.1% Overall auto market volume, at 21,942 units, was flat YoY, though 2022 YTD volume remains down 19% from last year. Market Share Trends April’s combined plugin result of 48.2% comprised 24.7%

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