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2023 Kia Sportage Gets Plugged

2023 Kia Sportage Gets Plugged

Kia unveiled the 2023 Sportage PHEV, the latest electrified model to join the lineup of award-winning SUVs. Building upon the foundation laid by the Sportage HEV, the turbocharged Sportage PHEV offers outstanding efficiency, with a 13.8-kWh battery and targeted all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles1. ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Sportage Production Begins in Georgia USA

2023 Kia Sportage Production Begins in Georgia USA

Kia Georgia team officially began production of the all-new 2023 Sportage subcompact SUV at the plant’s facility in West Point, Georgia. Sportage, Kia’s longest running nameplate, has undergone its most significant changes to date as part of Kia’s “Movement that inspires” transformation. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES JANUARY 2022 SALES

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES JANUARY 2022 SALES

IRVINE, Calif., January 31, 2022 – Kia America today announced January sales of 42,488 units. Highlights include best-ever January performance by the Niro family of electrified SUVs, which bested their previous record set in January 2018 by 26-percent. ... Continue reading

"Hold Everything! Be Right Back (Charger Etiquette), I Gotta Move My Car"; Inconvenience of Long Recharging Times Just One Cause Of Slow EV Sales

"Hold Everything! Be Right Back (Charger Etiquette), I Gotta Move My Car"; Inconvenience of Long Recharging Times Just One Cause Of Slow EV Sales

Problem is, most public charging stations now fill cars much too slowly, requiring hours — not minutes — to provide enough electricity for an extended trip. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Motor Vehicle Recall Summary January 31, 2022

Official NHTSA Motor Vehicle Recall Summary January 31, 2022

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: January 23-29, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: January 23-29, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Making Electric Vehicle Leap of Faith is Highly Satisfactory to New Owners, J.D. Power Finds

Making Electric Vehicle Leap of Faith is Highly Satisfactory to New Owners, J.D. Power Finds

As automakers continue to build excitement with new electric vehicle (EV)1 launches, first-time owners who have made the switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are discovering that it is a positive experience. Satisfaction among owners who are new to BEVs averages 754 (on a 1,000-point scale), which is comparable t ... Continue reading

US YEA! Made in America Auto Index

US YEA! Made in America Auto Index

Key Points About the 2021 Made in America Auto Index A total of 21 vehicles make the top 10 with the most US domestic content. The Ford Ranger, which was no. ... Continue reading

2022 Kia EV6 Prices

2022 Kia EV6 Prices

Kia America today announced pricing for the 2022 EV6, the brand’s first dedicated all-electric model, starting at just $33,400 after the $7,500 federal vehicle tax credit. At the heart of the EV6 is an energy-dense battery pack available in two sizes: 58.0 kWh and 77.4 kWh. The EV6 with the 58.0 kWh battery pack has ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe - In California With Mitsubishi, Kia, Jeep, Subaru And Lots Of Snow, And Sun Of Course

Letter From Europe - In California With Mitsubishi, Kia, Jeep, Subaru And Lots Of Snow, And Sun Of Course

Funny lot these automotive journalists. There are some manufacturers who cannot put a foot wrong such as BMW and then there are car companies who cannot do a thing right. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA SURPASSES 700,000 UNITS FOR THE FIRST TIME AND COMPLETES BEST SALES YEAR IN COMPANY HISTORY

KIA AMERICA SURPASSES 700,000 UNITS FOR THE FIRST TIME AND COMPLETES BEST SALES YEAR IN COMPANY HISTORY

Kia America today announced December sales of 48,506 units, pushing the company’s annual total past the 700,000 mark for the first time in company history. Kia’s 2021 performance represents a 20-percent increase over last year with five of the brand’s most popular sedan, SUV and crossover models – Forte, Niro E ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Telluride Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2021 Kia Telluride Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

In July 2019 I reviewed the then new 2020 Kia Telluride and loved it. This past week I drove a 2021 and still love it. ... Continue reading

Kia K5 GT Sedan - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Kia K5 GT Sedan - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

K5 ISN'T JUST A MOUNTAIN IN ASIA. IT'S ALSO A 2021 KIA ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 12-18, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 12-18, 2021

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