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Kia unveils 2023 Sportage PHEV; 32-mile AER

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Kia unveiled the 2023 Sportage PHEV, the latest electrified model to join its lineup. As the longest running nameplate from the Kia brand, the Sportage underwent its most significant change to date as the fifth generation was unveiled in November 2021. kWh battery and targeted all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles.

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Kia Optima Hybrid sets a new Guinness World Record for fuel economy; Gerdes and Bernius achieve average 64.55 mpg through 48 US states

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A Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ) driven by hypermiler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius set a new Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid gasoline vehicle while driving through all 48 adjoining US states. Earlier post.). mpg US (3.64 mpg, which the Optima Hybrid exceeded by 23%.

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2024 Hyundai Creta facelift gets 70 safety features, including 19 ADAS features

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Jan 2024, 11:03 AM The 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift comes with 70 safety features including 36 as standard and 19 ADAS features. The 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift comes with 70 safety features including 36 as standard and 19 ADAS features. (HT It sports as many as 19 features.

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20 automakers commit to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles no later than 2022; faster than regulatory process

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auto market to make automatic emergency braking (AEB) a standard feature on virtually all new cars in the US no later than NHTSA’s 2022 reporting year, which begins 1 Sept 2022. NHTSA will hold a pair of public meetings this spring to gather input as it develops guidelines for the safe deployment of automated safety technology.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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The motor-driven power steering was light-neutral in its feel, commanding the 205/55 Nexen NPriz all-season touring tires mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels (standard on our Denim trim level). inch color touchscreen for the rearview camera that has moving parking guidelines, navigation and the infotainment system. Clean Fleet Report’s.

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