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Kia taps former Mercedes, BMW designers to lead the brand’s EV transition in key regions

Electrek

Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers.

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Study: Mercedes EQS and Kia EV6 top gas vehicles in appeal

Green Car Reports

The Mercedes-Benz EQS was the highest-ranked "large premium car" in J.D. Power's 2022 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, while the Kia EV6 topped the rankings in the compact SUV category. Two EVs outranked gasoline vehicles in their respective segments in a recent J.D. Power customer-appeal study.

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Rivian, Kia, and Mercedes see huge jump in new car registrations – a sign of what’s to come?

Electrek

S&P Global Mobility released its latest round of US data on new EV registrations for November 2023, and some surprising new trends are popping up – with very modest gains by Tesla and Ford, compared to bigger moves from smaller EV players Rivian and Kia, as well as luxury EVs from Mercedes and BMW.

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Ford robotic charging, Cadillac Celestiq, Kia and Mercedes top EV appeal: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And not all EVs stumble on the early ownership experience—Mercedes and Kia have models that buck the trend. The Kia EV6 and Mercedes-Benz EQS outperformed equivalent gas models in. Ford is ready to push a robotic charging system out for broader use. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Kia taps former Mercedes, BMW designers to lead the brand’s EV transition in key regions

Baua Electric

Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers. With extensive experience at some of the biggest auto brands, including Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Kia aims to strengthen its design team amid its shift to EVs.

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Kia Sportage Hybrid mpg, Jeep Magneto concept, Mercedes electric vans: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and.

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Mercedes CEO Q&A, US Kia EVs, Accord Hybrid, Lucid home charging at 80 mph: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Kia will make EVs in the U.S. And we talk to Mercedes’ CEO about EVs. Honda wants to bring excitement back to its Accord—including the hybrid, of course. Toyota is tapping BYD batteries for its BZ3, but only in China. The Lucid Air can charge really fast at home. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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