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Kia’s EV6 GT is a 576hp supercar in a handsome $60K CUV package

Electrek

When Kias are beating Ferraris and Lambos off the line and priced lower than premium sedans, you know something special is happening. Kia flew us out to the desert landscape outside of Las Vegas to drive the new GT version of the popular EV6.

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VinFast reveals Ford Ranger-sized VF Wild electric ute concept, Aussie DNA included

EV Central

Vietnamese EV startup VinFast has revealed its VF Wild mid-sized ute concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024, Las Vegas Reports suggest the VF Wild is 5300mm long and 2000mm wide. However, the VF 8 has not been well received in American reviews.

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Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber

Baua Electric

Kia’s new modular electric vehicle concept – that goes from micro-car to minivan to small truck to full-sized van – introduced at CES has its first customer: Uber. Kia and Uber have signed a memorandum of understanding to use Kia’s new vehicles for ride-hailing. Get started here. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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All-new electric Kia PV5 is a gamechanger in the world of vans with its advanced tech and interchangeable rear body

EV Central

Kia has previewed the new family of EV commercial vehicles that it will launch from 2025 onwards that is set to revolutionise what we expect from the humble van. The simple arrangement also saves weight and sees Kia use 55 percent less parts. Measuring in at 4.7m

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Honda EV concepts, Kia electric vans, Vinfast pickup concept, Hertz dumps EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

At CES in Las Vegas, the Honda Saloon and Space-Hub concepts provided a head-turning first look at the automaker’s 0 Series (Zero Series) EVs set to launch starting in 2026. And Kia revealed a new global family of PBV concept electric vans that will provide a modular basis for last-mile delivery, cargo operations, and even robotaxis.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Hold On Tight As the Fastest Kia Takes Off. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the all-new, all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 in January 2022, it was an eye opener for design and performance. It places this Kia in some pretty heady performance company with electric vehicles costing way more.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

Green Car Congress

The next-generation platform will be used on 13 new dedicated EV models from Hyundai Motor Group’s automotive brands Hyundai, Kia and Genesis through 2030. With IMA, the company expects to standardize modules and parts between the models to further expand economies of scale and significantly reduce EV development complexity and costs.

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