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Kia EV9 named 2024 Electric Vehicle of Texas

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The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the Kia EV9 the 2024 Electric Vehicle (EV) of Texas. TAWA also called the Kia EV9 the “Best in Class” in several categories, including Performance SUV, mid-size CUV, and electric vehicle. The combined sales of Hyundai and Kia EVs were second after Tesla in 2023.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

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After recently debuting the all-new fifth generation Sportage, Kia has unveiled an electrified version of the brand’s longest running nameplate at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (HEV) is the third model in an ongoing cadence of eco-minded offerings guided by Kia’s global EV strategy, ‘Plan S.’.

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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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In Frankfurt, Kia unveiled the new Sorento, the fourth generation of its mid-size SUV, including for the first time a hybrid option. Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. kW electric motor.

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Kia aims to chart a new course for the Software Defined Vehicle era with its flagship EV9 electric SUV

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Kia introduced its Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology through its EV9 SUV’s on-demand features and over-the-air (OTA) software updates, allowing customers to remotely purchase and install new software functions based on their needs.

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Kia unveils EV5 concept electric SUV

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Kia has unveiled yet another electric SUV, the EV5, which will first come to China and then make its way to other global markets. Kia and its sister brand Hyundai have been rapidly working on expanding their number of EV offerings globally. Perhaps the most profound design choice is the use of swiveling chairs in the second row.

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In the Hot Seat: The Kia Telluride Is Being Recalled Over Fire Fears

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Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front power seat motor on the affected vehicles could overheat due to a stuck slide knob. Since the situation can result in a fire, Kia plans on recalling a whopping 462,869 examples inside of the United States.

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Kia EV5 production version design unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in China

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Kia EV5's production version design was unveiled today at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The concept vehicle debuted in March this year on the Kia Chinese EV Day and appeared during Auto Shanghai a month later.

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