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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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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 Kia Picanto achieved a 4-Star safety rating in EuroNCAP crash tests. Picanto Click to enlarge. l/100 km (40.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US ) and 97 g/km.

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Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV

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Kia is also planning a series of low-cost models. The EV4, Kia’s entry-level electric sedan, will follow next year, with starting prices expected around $35,000. Kia EV lineup from left to right: EV6, EV4, EV5, EV3, EV9 (Source: Kia) And this just scratches the surface. 2 SUV , the affordable EVs bigger sibling.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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This growth can be attributed to key markets such as Germany, Spain and France, as well as five other markets (Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Estonia and Luxembourg), which posted double digit growth. Hyundai and Kia also increased market share in the segment due to the strong performances of the Kona and Stonic SUVs.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. In a press release, Kia called the exterior design “crossover inspired,” but the EV6’s sleek lines are still quite car-like.

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