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See Why Kia EV6 GT Shocks Performance Car Fans

See Why Kia EV6 GT Shocks Performance Car Fans

Most powerful Kia production vehicle ever: 576-HP all-electric Kia EV6 GT accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 161 mph1 Engineered to compete with supercars: AMCI-certified winner of drag race against Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan Evo Optimized for performance: 77.4 kWh battery with a ... Continue reading

Growing Electric Vehicle Market Threatens to Short-Circuit Public Charging Experience, J.D. Power Finds

Growing Electric Vehicle Market Threatens to Short-Circuit Public Charging Experience, J.D. Power Finds

The growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales during the past year has been remarkable but has added stress to an already beleaguered public vehicle charging infrastructure. In this growth spurt, owners in high EV volume markets like California, Texas and Washington, for instance, are finding the charging infrastructure in ... Continue reading

2023 KIA K5 Preview, Pricing and Specs

2023 KIA K5 Preview, Pricing and Specs

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 -- Entering its third model year, the boldly styled K5 sport sedan largely carries over into 2023 with minor enhancements to badging, packaging and feature content. ... Continue reading

New EV Tax Credits Explained Clearly By Larry Nutson

New EV Tax Credits Explained Clearly By Larry Nutson

The Schumer-Manchin Bill with revamped EV tax credit passed the Senate and was sent to the House of Representatives who passed the billing party lines. Now it's off to the President for signing. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary August 15, 2022

NHTSA RECALLS: CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary August 15, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe: Mazda CX-50; Toyota Tundra (Yeehah); Lexus NX; Volvo C40 EV !

Letter From Europe: Mazda CX-50; Toyota Tundra (Yeehah); Lexus NX; Volvo C40 EV !

Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel San Francisco California August 14, 2022; Since returning from Europe and my adventures with Ferrari’s new 296 things have slowed down just a little bit. Not a great deal as in quick succession I’ve had four different products from four diff ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Review August 7-13, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Review August 7-13, 2022

EV Tax Credits; Revamped EV tax credit explained clearly; Buyers Paying MSRP or More Will Remember; GM Charging Buyers $1500 For Non Optional Option; Detroit Auto Show Soars; RIP Street Outlaw Ryan Fellows ... Continue reading

Hot Topics From CARla At CAR

Hot Topics From CARla At CAR

The Senate's passing of the Inflation Reduction Act was a significant item in the news this week, with the proposed EV tax credits being a focus for the auto industry. There were also some interesting developments in the sustainability space as efforts continue on various fronts. ... Continue reading

Democrats Determine EV Winners and Losers With Welfare For The Rich

Democrats Determine EV Winners and Losers With Welfare For The Rich

The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend which covered the electric vehicle tax credit as part of the nearly $400B over 10 years in funding for climate and energy related programs. The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit will be renewed in January of 2023 and last until the end of 2032. ... Continue reading

IIHS Ratings Of Midsize Cars In Updated Side Crash Test +VIDEO

IIHS Ratings Of Midsize Cars In Updated Side Crash Test +VIDEO

August 4, 2022; Only three of seven midsize cars tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test. The Subaru Outback is the only midsize car to earn a good rating. ... Continue reading

U.S. Congress Office Sees Few Tax Breaks for EVs Under Democratic Plan

U.S. Congress Office Sees Few Tax Breaks for EVs Under Democratic Plan

Washington DC August 4, 2022; The AIADA reported that a proposal by U.S. Senate Democrats to put income, price and domestic content conditions on electric vehicle tax breaks could initially sharply curtail the number of EVs that qualify, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. The CBO estimate said the elect ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA JULY 2022 SALES

KIA AMERICA JULY 2022 SALES

Brand Continues to Capture Increased Share of Market in SUV, Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Segments IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 -- Led by the all-new Sportage SUV, Kia America today announced overall July sales of 62,449 units. ... Continue reading

Ferrari 296, Chevrolet Blazer ICE and Electrified, In Passing Kia Stinger In This Month's Letter From Europe

Ferrari 296, Chevrolet Blazer ICE and Electrified, In Passing Kia Stinger In This Month's Letter From Europe

Seems like a century ago that I had tested Chevrolet’s excellent Blazer. The stylists had a go in Detroit consequently the Blazer looks really sharp and fresh. ... Continue reading

KIA IS MOST AWARDED BRAND IN J.D. POWER 2022 AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION, AND LAYOUT (APEAL) STUDY

KIA IS MOST AWARDED BRAND IN J.D. POWER 2022 AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION, AND LAYOUT (APEAL) STUDY

Latest Accolades Recognize Customer Satisfaction with Exemplary Engineering in New Models Kia’s first dedicated EV, the EV6, ranked number one in the Compact SUV segment Carnival MPV earned top spot in the Minivan segment K5 wins the Midsize Car segment APEAL award follows Kia’s ensemble of models recognized among ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor and Kia to Develop Lunar Surface Exploration Mobility through Joint Multilateral Research Agreement

Hyundai Motor and Kia to Develop Lunar Surface Exploration Mobility through Joint Multilateral Research Agreement

Hyundai Motor and Kia, who have pioneered endless possibilities for mobility expansion through innovative technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), are now expanding their vision beyond the bounds of Earth and into space.Hyundai and Kia announced on July 27 that they signed joint research agreement ... Continue reading

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