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In the Hot Seat: The Kia Telluride Is Being Recalled Over Fire Fears

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Some readers see it as one of the best-equipped SUVs available in its price range. The affected models were said to be produced between January of 2019 and May of 2024 and the defect poses a fire risk whether you’re driving the SUV or not. The Kia Telluride is probably the vehicle most mentioned in our comments section.

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

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Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. The AWD Wind or the Land trims, however, intrigue me. That being said, the third row may very well still underwhelm some consumers. You still get dual motors, the 99.8

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Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

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Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start. The EV9’s batteries are still made in South Korea and China, but Kia will begin sourcing from its EV battery plant in Savannah, Georgia. If you’re interested in Kia’s new three-row electric SUV, we can help you get started shopping today.

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Rivian patents tailgate with gooseneck hinges

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The appliance additionally mentions hands-free opening of the tailgate, in addition to a “zero gravity” serve as that holds the tailgate unmistakable at a specified attitude the usage of wind springs. The designs clear in those patent packages may backup Rivian retain future with opponents.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

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More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. The electric SUV will start at $45,000, with all trims boasting over 300 miles range. To accelerate the launch, Rivian will build the R2 at its Normal, Illinois facility rather than its new plant in Georgia.

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The Kia EV9 Starts at Around $55,000 and Goes On Sale in Late 2023

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The EV9 Wind gets two motors and up to 379 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. Kia equips an 800-volt electrical architecture to enable fast charging, and the SUV promises up to 300 miles of range in the Light Long Range RWD model. The base EV9 Light gets a single electric motor making 215 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Now we’ve driven both.

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