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Drive Notes: 2024 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line

The Truth About Cars

Last week I wheeled a 2024 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line around town. As a reminder, this Kia has a 3.8-liter Kia's infotainment system is generally pretty good. Fuel economy is predictably dismal. I have thoughts, and here they are, in bullet-point form. It's also quite big and boxy. This thing is comfortable.

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Hyundai and Kia settling litigation over fuel economy reductions; valued at up to $395M

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America have entered into settlement agreements with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the Hyundai/Kia November 2012 lowering of fuel economy ratings. The Court is expected to review the proposed settlement for preliminary approval in early 2014.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Review – Urban Crossover, Right Price

The Truth About Cars

You might remember that when yours truly flew to California last year to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage, I didn’t get to spend more than five minutes in the hybrid version. The Kia delivers here, too, thanks to a comfy cabin that blends functionality and design nicely. What’s New for 2023 The 2023 Kia Sportage is completely redesigned.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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. Eco is best when on the highway to maximize fuel economy and Sport for when an extra boost of performance is needed.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro has been completely redesigned for 2023 with what Kia says was inspired by combining nature with aerodynamics.

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How Do Automakers Handle Politics?

The Truth About Cars

It's not as fun to read about as a well-written car review of some sexy sports car being tested in Spain, but it matters a lot. In order to make a bit more sense of how automakers navigate this part of the business, we spoke with James Bell, the head of corporate communications for Kia. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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. The signature Kia tiger nose grille runs edge-to-edge, leading to the swept back projector beam headlights.

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