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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. The new Sportage debuts numerous technologies, including Kia’s E-Handling system that enhances the dynamic performance of the vehicle and improves agility and stability. Terrain Mode, E-Handling tech and a new ECS.

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EVs Take 90.6% Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts

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Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts appeared first on CleanTechnica. November saw plugin EVs take 90.6% share in Norway, up from 89.3% year on year. Petrol-only vehicles saw record low. continued] The post EVs Take 90.6%

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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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Kia introducing its first FWD 8-speed automatic

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Kia Motors has revealed some details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. Kia developed the new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) in-house; the new FWD 8AT occupies the same space as a conventional six-speed automatic transmission, and weighs 3.5

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Sweden Plugin EV Share At 48.2%, Kia Niro On Top

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Sweden’s best selling auto was the Kia Niro. Sweden saw plugin electric vehicles take 48.2% market share in April, up from 43.1% Overall auto market volume, at 21,942 units, was flat YoY, though 2022 YTD volume remains down 19% from last year. Market Share Trends April’s combined plugin result of 48.2% comprised 24.7%

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Sweden Plugin EV Share 52% In February, Kia Niro Leads

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The Kia Niro was Sweden’s best selling electric in February. Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share hit 51.6% in February 2022, up from 34.8% year on year. Full electrics took 25.6% share, dramatic growth from 6.1% year on year. Overall auto market volumes were 21,136, some 7% down from the last two years.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter

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