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Kia Motors America teases refreshed 2022 Stinger

Kia Motors America teases refreshed 2022 Stinger

the Stinger redefined the Kia brand and took on some of the best sport sedans in the world – and won. For 2022, the Stinger has evolved into something even greater. ... Continue reading

Mazda Executive Leadership Changes

Mazda Executive Leadership Changes

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO today announced changes to its leadership team. ... Continue reading

2020 Kia Forte GT Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2020 Kia Forte GT Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

There was a time when Kia, any Kia, was barely basic transportation. Those days are well in the past. ... Continue reading

AutoPacific Forecasts 15.7 Million U.S. Light Vehicle Sales in 2021 Amid Pandemic Rebound

AutoPacific Forecasts 15.7 Million U.S. Light Vehicle Sales in 2021 Amid Pandemic Rebound

Automotive consulting firm AutoPacific’s recently released forecast of U.S. light vehicle sales predicts 2021 will reach a total of 15.7 million vehicles sold. ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Niro Hybrid Improvements Detailed

2021 Kia Niro Hybrid Improvements Detailed

The Niro Hybrid LX continues into the new model year with its 50-MPG1 combined EPA fuel economy rating, delivering $3,250 in fuel costs savings over five years compared to the average new vehicle. Meanwhile, the 2021 Niro PHEV offers even more fuel cost savings than the HEV and continues to be eligible for a $4,543 fed ... Continue reading

Kia February 2021 North American Sales

Kia February 2021 North American Sales

February global sales at 210,177 units, up 7% y/y Korea sales jumped 31% to 37,583 units Sales outside of Korea climbed 2.9% to 172,594 units Kia to focus on renewed Plan S strategy and expand new model line-up, including its first dedicated BEV model and the K8 sedan (SEOUL) March 2, 2021 – Kia Corporation recorded ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports February 2021 US Sales

Mazda Reports February 2021 US Sales

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 26,008 vehicles, a decrease of 8.4 percent compared to February 2020. ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Carnival MPV Pricing

2022 Kia Carnival MPV Pricing

Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced pricing for the multi-faceted people mover. Pushing the boundaries on expected fronts and bringing new life to a staid segment, the 2022 Carnival MPV is offered in four trim levels: LX, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Becomes the World’s First Publicly Traded Global EV Charging Network

ChargePoint Becomes the World’s First Publicly Traded Global EV Charging Network

ChargePoint makes official debut on the New York Stock Exchange. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Has Seven 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

Hyundai Has Seven 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

Hyundai offers 7 TOP SAFETY PICK/TOP SAFETY PICK+ models in the U.S. when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights Two Hyundai SUVs have TSP+ ratings ... Continue reading

Six 2021 Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings Awards

Six 2021 Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings Awards

2021 Accord, Insight and Odyssey earn the pinnacle TSP+ award; CR-V and two Civic models earn TSP when equipped with specific headlights Honda Sensing® Collision Mitigation Braking System™ gets SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention and is standard equipment on all six models All fully tested Honda vehicles al ... Continue reading

Battleground for Electric Vehicle Purchase Consideration is Wide Open, J.D. Power Finds

Battleground for Electric Vehicle Purchase Consideration is Wide Open, J.D. Power Finds

good news for automakers expanding their EV product lineup, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today. Currently, more than half (59%) of new-vehicle shoppers fall into the “somewhat likely” or “somewhat unlikely” categories when it comes to consider ... Continue reading

Electric Charging Station Development Program Accelerates With Motorcar Parts of America’s D&V Electronics Emulator

Electric Charging Station Development Program Accelerates With Motorcar Parts of America’s D&V Electronics Emulator

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. today announced its wholly owned subsidiary D&V Electronics USA has received notification that its high-power direct current emulator is being utilized in the development program of an extreme fast EV charger spearheaded by Delta Electronics’ automotive division and sponsored by the U. ... Continue reading

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