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Kia to introduce new flex-fuel vehicle

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Kia Motors introduced a new fuel efficient, ethanol-petrol powered Soul Flex as part of the Salao Internacional do Automovel in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Soul Flex will be the first Korean flexible fuel vehicle as it can run on an ethanol-petrol mixture or even on 100 per cent ethanol or 100 per cent petrol.

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Kia Soul gets a refresh and power boost

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The Kia Soul is to get a host of enhancements including a 1.6-litre litre turbocharged petrol engine option, while all models will benefit from a minor face.

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Kia plans UK launch of Venga EV and Optima hybrid

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Kia is to launch a hybrid version of its new Optima model here in the UK and an electric version of its B-segment Venga model. The Korean car maker will use the new models to expand its green car portfolio as it also improves the efficiency of petrol and diesel cars within its range. According [.].

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New Kia Sorento to boast improved fuel economy

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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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Hyundai-Kia takes hybrid programme forward

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Keep your eyes on Korean manufacturer Hyundai-Kia which is determined not to be forgotten in the green car race. The company has developed its first, independent continuously variable transmission (CVT) for application in the Hyundai Elantra LPI Hybrid and the Kia Forte LPI Hybrid.

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Kia Optima Hybrid achieves fuel economy world record

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A new Guinness World Record has been set for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid petrol vehicle. The record has been achieved by hypermiler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius while driving through all 48 adjoining states in a Kia Optima Hybrid. They drove the vehicle through a 7,899mile route across America with [.].

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Frankfurt debut for Kia Venga

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This year’s Frankfurt Motor Show is starting to look like the ultimate showcase for new vehicles with a host of manufacturers announcing significant debuts for the event - and now you can add Kia to the list. The car will be marketed exclusively in Europe and there will be a choice of two 1.4 litre and 1.6

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