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Kia 2023 EV6 to start at $48,500

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Kia America announced pricing for the 2023 Kia EV6. With strong sales and continued customer demand, the Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD (2022 MSRP $41,400). kWh battery pack with a 168 kW rear motor; dual-motor e-WD models features the 77.4 seconds.

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Kia starts building facility for electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production

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Kia held a groundbreaking ceremony for its dedicated plant for the production of battery-electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV). Kia will invest around one trillion KRW (approximately US$758 million) to secure 99,000 acres of land, with the company planning to start mass-production in the second half of 2025. Earlier post.)

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Kia reveals plans for an all-new modular vehicle at CES 2024

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Kia revealed its plans to release an all-new modular vehicle at CES 2024. At CES 2024, the automaker presented the Kia Concept PV5. The Kia Concept PV5 is a modular van based on videos of the vehicle. Kia’s presentation revealed that the Concept PV5 is a versatile van with many uses, including ride-sharing services.

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Hyundai Motor to pilot autonomous demand-responsive “RoboShuttle” service

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Hyundai Motor Company will begin a test operation of its RoboShuttle service on 9 August in South Korea. Beginning in July, Hyundai Motor will recruit passengers who want to experience the RoboShuttle service within Sejong City via the Shucle app. km route in Sejong Smart City.

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Ford and Kia EVs keep the lights on after California earthquake

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A Ford F150 Lightning and a Kia Niro EV are being used to power a dealership in Northern California after a recent earthquake. As reported by AutoEvolution , the dealership, Harper Motors in Eureka, CA, announced on their Facebook page that the 2 EVs are allowing them to stay open and to service customers. As reported by CNN , the 6.4

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. 305 $51,265 SE Dual Motor AWD 77.4 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Puts on A Carnival

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This makes Kia the star of this year's show by default. Meet the 2025 Kia Carnival. liter turbo four-cylinder with a 54 kW electric motor for 242 system horsepower and 271 lb-ft of system torque. Kia also blesses the hybrid with systems meant to improve cornering and ride and an evasive-maneuver assist system.

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