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Kia scraps the low-cost Rio, paving the way for two new electric vehicles

Electrek

The low-cost Rio compact car will not be making a return in the US for a 2024 model year. Instead, Kia is expected to transition its production facility in Mexico, where the Rio is built, to produce two new EVs in Mexico.

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Kia EV3 teaser reveals new electric SUV’s compact design ahead of its imminent debut

Electrek

The upcoming Kia EV3 design was revealed in a new ad video. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s latest teaser gives us our best look at the new low-cost electric SUV yet.

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

Electrek

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.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

Electrek

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

Baua Electric

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

Baua Electric

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia to launch new Carens EV, two other mass-market EVs in India

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Kia recently revealed plans to launch three new EVs in the region, including a new Carens EV. Kia to launch new low-cost models, including Carens EV During its recent CEO Investor Day , Kia unveiled its new roadmap to becoming an electrification leader. They are part of a wide-ranging electric car line-up.

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