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Kia EV6 GT with 576 hp is introduced to US national media in the Nevada desert

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More than a year after the Kia EV6 GT was teased to the world, top media from around the country today got behind the wheel of the U.S. market variant in the Nevada desert. The EV6 GT raises the threshold of performance for the already potent EV6 lineup, with a dual-motor e-AWD powertrain that can send power to all four wheels.

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Kia Motors granted Nevada autonomous driving license

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors has been granted a licence by the state of Nevada to carry out testing of its autonomous driving technologies on public roads for the first time. Kia Advanced Driver Assistance System. The investment will lead to the introduction of next-generation smart vehicles in the coming years.

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Tesla Tax Breaks, MINI Superleggera Deferred, 2015 Kia Soul EV Price: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Nevada''s governor approves an incentives package for Tesla Motors'' battery Gigafactory, BMW weighs a decision to put the MINI Superleggera Vision two-seater concept into production, and Kia prices the 2015 Soul EV from $34,500. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signs bills that will provide $1.3 billion in.'

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Kia Motors introduces new DRIVE WISE sub-brand for advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving technologies

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At CES 2016, Kia Motors launched a new sub-brand—DRIVE WISE—to encompass its future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Kia recently announced plans to manufacture partially-autonomous cars by 2020, and aims to bring its first fully-autonomous vehicle to market by 2030. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest $7.4B in US by 2025 for EVs, smart mobility, enhanced production

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Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), which includes Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, plans to invest $7.4 Hyundai and Kia will invest in growing its EV manufacturing footprint to scale production and satisfy US market demands. Hyundai Motor will offer a suite of American-made electric vehicles to US consumers starting next year.

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Kia introduces two electric vehicles

Green Cars News

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas,Nevada, will be the setting for Kia Motors to unveil two electric vehicles. The Korean carmaker will use the event to showcase both its Kia Ray Electric Vehicle, for the first time in North America, and its Naimo Electric Vehicle concept car.

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Genesis G80 aims to disrupt the highly competitive luxury EV sedan market

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Hyundai/Kia have been quickly introducing new models to their brands , and they intend to do the same with Genesis, but is their all-new electric luxury sedan going to be competitive? The Genesis G80 electric is another electric addition to the luxury Korean brand. AutoBlog has also already listed specs for the vehicle.

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