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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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Read more Kia Sonet comes as the South Korean automaker’s offering in the compact SUV segment in India, which has been witnessing rising demand and sales over the last few years. The updated Kia Sonet SUV came with a refreshed design and a host of new features enhancing its appeal significantly. lakh (ex-showroom).

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South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Launches Two Kia e-Niro 1st Fully Electric Emergency Response Vehicles

EV Obssesion

Two Kia e-Niro adapted for use as electric emergency response vehicles The cars will be used as part of an initial pilot study Each car is equipped with life-saving equipment, medication and supplies for first responder paramedics Estimated 25 per cent reduction in maintenance costs over a petrol or diesel equivalent Two Kia e-Niro […].

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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Power 2022 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. The 2022 study has been expanded to include 10 factors from seven in 2021. The study finds that 96% of BEV owners whose overall ownership satisfaction exceeds 900 points say they will purchase another BEV in the future. Tesla Model Y (770) ranks second.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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He said the availability of a wide range of sensors has allowed “analysing data real time helping in applications such as geofencing, predictive maintenance, driver behaviour, etc.” According to a study by consultancy firm Deloitte , safety has emerged as a key priority among car buyers in India.

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Tech: Are EVs More Expensive to Repair?

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They include upfront price, maintenance costs, environmental implications, fuel consumption and more. So, you had to pay a high initial cost and add high maintenance costs, which made many people shy away from them. So, the costs of repairs and maintenance have gone down. cents per mile, you get a better deal for maintenance.

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Hyundai Motor Group deepens partnership with Grab to accelerate EV adoption in Southeast Asia

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The Group—including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation—and Grab will further develop new pilots and initiatives that lower the barriers of entry for Grab driver and delivery-partners to adopt EVs, such as lowering the total cost of ownership and reducing range anxiety. Hyundai Motor Group and Grab Holdings Inc.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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The network of strategic partners includes 12 top automakers including BAIC BJEV, BYD, Chang’an Automobile Group, Chery Automobile Group, Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle, First Auto Works, Geely Auto, Hawtai Motor, JAC Motors, KIA Motors, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and Zotye Auto.

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