It looks quite different to the EV9 concept.

Concerns are growing that Hyundai Motor and Kia could lose their competitiveness in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market unless they speed up production there amid the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, under which EV subsidies are offered only to locally produced cars, according to industry officials Monday. The U.S. Senate passed the first draft with a 51-50 vote Sunday, while a signature from U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to be made later this week after the House vote.

Think of the all-new Kia Niro as three company cars in one. Your choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid or fully-electric Whether you’re after a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, or a fully-electric company car, Kia’s stylish and spacious family-sized crossover has the answer If you’re looking for an effortlessly efficient company car that can help you cut your benefit-in-kind (BIK) contributions, reduce your daily running costs, and lower your emissions – while still doing the job for work trips and weekend escapes – there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all solution. Until you consider the all-new Kia Niro.  Think of the all-new Kia Niro as three cars in one. At its core, a spacious comfortable SUV that puts the future at your fingertips through state-of-the-art technology that

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is the first hybrid version of the compact SUV and is so popular that some dealers have been marking up its list price by 30%.

Despite drastically different designs, Hyundai and Kia's EV SUVs share major components and have minor distinctions.

GM’s luxury brand previews its flagship model. Ford is ready to push a robotic charging system out for broader use. And not all EVs stumble on the early ownership experience—Mercedes and Kia have models that buck the trend. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV6 and Mercedes-Benz EQS outperformed equivalent gas models in...

Kia's high-riding compact family hatchback gets a mid-life refresh to boost its already big sales The Kia Xceed has proved to be an, ahem, exceedingly successful addition to the line-up for its maker. Since making its debut in 2019, the SUV-flavoured hatchback has notched up 120,000 sales across Europe as a whole, and in the UK, it makes up 10% of the Korean brand’s overall volume. Perhaps more pertinently, it represents half of all Ceed sales, which, following the recent demise of the Renault Mégane and imminent death of the Ford Focus, feels like another nail in the coffin of the traditional compact family hatch. Either way, given the model has been a big hit and it’s less than three years since it made its debut, Kia has played

Kia is developing a big, burly SUV powered by batteries, and the first prototypes have been spotted. The SUV is the production version of the EV9 concept unveiled at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, and we'll see it arrive at dealerships in the second half of 2023, likely as a 2024 model. The prototypes for the production EV9 point to an SUV with...

The Kia EV9 will be the firm's largest ever production car The car will be Kia’s largest ever production model; is expected to hit UK showrooms in 2023 Kia will look to take on Range Rover with its new EV9 electric SUV, which is set to arrive in the UK next year. Spotted testing on European roads for the first time, the Kia EV9 will be the Korean brand's largest European model so far, sitting at the top of its range. It was previewed as a concept earlier this year, when Kia confirmed it would be targeting buyers of premium SUVs. However, it doesn’t expect to sell the EV9 in great numbers, due to its size. The prototype seen testing was camouflaged, but Kia's European design chief, Gregory Guillaume, described the concept as “a

Kia is developing a big, burly SUV powered by batteries, and the first prototypes have been spotted. The SUV is the production version of the EV9 concept unveiled at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, and we'll see it arrive at dealerships in the second half of 2023, likely as a 2024 model. The prototypes for the production EV9 point to an SUV with...

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Kia has released sketches of its Xceed facelift Redesigned high-riding hatchback will be offered with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains The high-riding Kia Xceed hatchback is due a mid-life facelift, bringing updated styling, an enhanced cabin and an all-electrified powertrain line-up.  The subtly updated Citroën C4 rival will continue to be offered with a choice of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, but the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines offered at launch are set to be discontinued.  Currently, the electrified Xceed offering comprises a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol with a 48V mild-hybrid system, capable of a claimed 55.4mpg; and a plug-in hybrid comprising a 1.6-litre petrol engine and an

New PHEV offers more EV range, bolder looks and new tech, but will that be enough? It’s brave of Kia to have made such a drastic departure from the previous generation with this new Kia Niro.After all, despite being the blandest-looking car you could imagine, that now-defunct model was a runaway success. Mostly driven by demand for the long-range EV version, it whipped up such a fervour among those seeking a family EV that it’s a wonder we didn’t see Bonhams running Korean hatchback events.The good news is that the new Niro has all the hallmarks of continuing to be an aspirational model for those people after a practical yet well-priced electrified family hatchback. Based on the company’s new K2 platform, the Niro is offered with the same

Electric crossover is comprehensively updated to cope with fierce new competition The pure-electric Kia e-Niro, now rebranded the Kia Niro EV, was always the strongest of Kia’s popular mid-sized crossover range. The best to drive, and the most recommendable version of the Niro, itself a strong contender in an overwhelming kaleidoscope of sports-hatch-cross-utility things in this circa £30k-£40k price range. Has any of that changed with this new pure-electric Niro? In short, no. Despite this being a new platform, and comprehensively updated inside and out, the Niro EV still feels evolutionary rather than revolutionary. No bad thing, given that the e-Niro was one of the best-selling EVs in the UK right up until it was withdrawn from sale earlier this

This car enthusiast has never driven an EV, and now he gets to review all three sporty and practical rivals side by side.

Hyundai Motor Group's brands - Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis - will unveil new models including electric vehicles (EVs) such as Hyundai's Ioniq 6 and Kia's EV9 concept SUV at the Busan International Motor Show next week, according to the automotive giant, Monday. The Busan International Motor Show, which will be held for 10 days from July 15 to 24 in the southeastern port city of Busan, will be an event to promote the automotive group's new and existing models to visitors.

With its vehicle-to-load capability, the EV6 can play the role of a small generator for backup power.

The Kia Stinger may not be around for much longer but if you're in the market for a serious sport sedan and can look past the badge, it's definitely worth a close look at. We just took a spin in the updated 2022 model whose standard inline-4 powertrain has been given a power boost. McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray has established an engineering...

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To date, the South Korean manufacturer relied on domestically produced batteries.

Hyundai and Kia are both preparing for an EV-fueled future with the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Both of these SUVs are eager to show off their green roots but go about it in different ways. But which one is best? We decided to follow up on Ben Lewis’s recent experience with the EV6 to see which one is indeed best?   Ioniq & EV6 Birds Of A Different Feather Both of these models share the same platform, but that doesn’t mean that things have devolved into a situation like the old Chevrolet Trailblazer and its myriad of ... Keep reading Road Test Review – 2022 Kia EV GT vs 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 – Which One Is Better? from Car-Revs-Daily.com. Carl Malek See latest articles at https://www.car-revs-daily.com

EV sales for the Hyundai/Kia Group have been so successful that the Kia brand is now revising and expanding their previous investment into EVs and plans on releasing more models than previously announced. After a successful launch of the Kia EV6, which took U.S. News’ award for best EV of the year, the company now feels emboldened […] The post Kia pushes for an expanded EV plan after successful EV6 launch appeared first on TESLARATI.

It’s 2022 and Kia has a new SUV out. That might not sound like particularly breaking news on the face of it, but this is the all-new Kia Sorento PHEV, the first plug-in hybrid Sorento that Kia has offered. To find out what difference a battery and electric motor have made, I’m heading to the Catskills in a Sorento… Read more...

Kia will debut eight BEVs in the U.S. by 2029 and convert half of its new vehicle sales from gas to electric vehicles by 2050 as consumer adoption revs up across the country.

Tesla prices are up again by thousands. The Kia EV6 is due for an in-motion debut soon. Nio has a new electric SUV. And Toyota's electric SUV concept is already getting some recognition. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A design award was the occasion for Toyota to reveal a bit more about its buzz-worthy Compact Cruiser EV concept. Rooted...

New generation of the popular electric crossover shows its colours on UK roads For all the brand-bending brilliance of the Kia EV6, it’s the e-Niro that has cemented Kia’s reputation as an electric vehicle force.The second-best-selling EV in the UK last year, the Kia e-Niro has essentially become the electric equivalent of the Volkswagen Golf: the default suggestion for anyone looking to get a mainstream motor that just happens to be battery powered. There's a big market for that, as demonstrated by the fact that the e-Niro has continued to sell in big numbers right up until the arrival of this second-generation version.It's a formula that works, and when something like that works, you mess with it at your peril. So it’s a bold step by Kia to

Tesla is running away with the luxury sales crown through April and dominating the U.S. for EVs overall, according to Experian registration data. Among mainstream brands, EVs from Ford, Kia and Hyundai lead.

Tool manufacturer Hilti is replacing more than 200 diesel cars on its fleet with electric Kia E-Niros. The new cars, in 4+ spec, are said to have been

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Which U.S. city is installing curbside chargers on request? Is it possible that brake dust emissions are higher for EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 27, 2022. This week we presented a couple of drive reviews. In a review of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid...

The Lucid Air has been recalled over a wiring issue—but nothing to do with its ace propulsion pieces. We sum up why we like the EV6 just a little bit more than the Ioniq 5, but why we think an important piece of tech is missing from both. And are brake-dust emissions from EVs something to be concerned about? This and more, here at Green Car...

The Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are two of this year’s most wanted EVs. And with the Ioniq 5 essentially unavailable to those in some regions of the country this year, it may seem to some fixated on the Hyundai that they’ll need to settle for second-best. After spending time recently in both of these models, I can say that while I like...

The Model S set the standard, and the EV6 is a budget-friendly alternative, so it's interesting how these EVs stack up.

Kia is on a roll when it comes to electric vehicles. The EV6 has been hitting the headlines since launch and the Niro EV has been quietly winning fans across the U.S. Parent company Hyundai is serious about surpassing Tesla in the EV space. Now, Kia has announced its next step towards EV domination: a fleet of… Read more...

The amount of investment in the future electric vehicle sector announced by Hyundai Motor Group last week eclipses combined operating profits of Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp., the two major automakers under Hyundai Motor group.Hyundai Motor Group announced on May 18 that it would invest 21 trillion wo

All-new version of popular electric crossover features distinctive looks and improved driver appeal This is the all-new version of one of the UK’s best-selling all-electric family cars, the Kia Niro. It’s a machine that, in its outgoing form, has helped the Korean brand buck the recent downward sales spiral that has afflicted most manufacturers, which are still reeling from the after-effects of the Covid pandemic, as well as now dealing with supply chain chaos and the impact of a cost-of-living crisis. While many have been struggling, Kia has been soaring. Over the course of 2021, it increased sales in Europe by more than 20% and grew its market share from 3.5% to 4.3%. More important, at some points during the year, nearly half of the cars it sold

A voltage fluctuation could cause the cars to roll away when parked.

We try what Kia is calling its most business-friendly Sportage ever - the plug-in hybrid version.

Hyundai Motor Group and affiliate automaker Kia have agreed to spend $16.5 billion to produce electric vehicles at a new factory in South Korea. Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Kia, Hyundai Motor, and Genesis, said the factory will build 150,000 vehicles every year, supplying Hyundai and Kia with enough volume to supply customers with EVs. […] The post Hyundai, Kia agree to pump $16.5bn into EV production in South Korea appeared first on TESLARATI.

Kia's first purpose built electric vehicle will be a mid-sized model codenamed SW based on a new eS skateboard platform.

Electrify America is going big on solar to offset its charging network. Honda teased its Prologue electric SUV. Kia and Hyundai are recalling some of their latest and greatest EVs to the dealership due to a software issue. And Kia sees electric vans are part of the mobility future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda on Wednesday...

A new dedicated factory will start building purpose-built electric vans in 2025 that should feature angular, futuristic designs.

Kia is betting big on electric vans, and it's jumping in with plans to build a new factory within its existing Hwaseong, South Korea, manufacturing complex dedicated to the production of them. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2023, with vehicle production scheduled to start in the second half of 2025, Kia said Wednesday...

A total of 19,743 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 electric cars are being recalled over rollaway concerns. Separate recall notices from Hyundai and Kia both state that a "software error in the Shifter Control Unit" in affected vehicles could disengage park, allowing vehicles to roll. This could happen because of a voltage fluctuation when a vehicle is...

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Hyundai and Kia are facing another recall, and this time it isn’t due to engine fires. That’s mostly because the two vehicles being recalled don’t have engines. That’s right, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are being recalled because of an issue with the parking pawl software. It has been dubbed the “Vehicle Rollaway… Read more...

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It may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to roll away.

Hyundai and Kia plan to invest $16.5 billion to boost EV production in South Korea, including building a new factory that would ultimately have the capacity to produce around 150,000 cars a year.

Hyundai Motor Group will invest 21 trillion won ($16.5 billion) by 2030 to expand its domestic electric vehicle (EV) production and other related businesses in line with the government's plan to develop the EV industry into one of the core sectors of the country's economy, the automotive group said Wednesday.

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While the publication chose the EV6 as its best EV, the Model Y takes home the award for "Best Luxury Electric SUV."

The Kia EV6 has won U.S. News award for “Best Electric Vehicle” in 2022, beating out several worthy competitors. The 2022 Kia EV6 was named to the publication’s list of “Best Hybrid and Electric Cars,” and has now earned several high-profile awards, including the 2022 European Car of the Year. “The EV6 has been lauded as […] The post Kia EV6 wins U.S. News ‘Best Electric Vehicle’ award for 2022 appeared first on TESLARATI.

Which big automaker confirmed an 800-volt EV architecture in the works? How much does the F-150 Lightning’s home-backup system cost? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 6, 2022. This week we brought you a couple of first drives, broke some technical news, and served...

We drive Lexus’ first electric vehicle for the U.S., and in a drive of the Kia Sportage Hybrid find its value irresistible. The federal government tipped us on how the Chevy Bolt EV recall is going, and we look at why Tesla and Kia might have stopped offering charge cables with their EVs. And Tesla sales continue to surge in California. This...

In a drive across California desert, the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid performed with more power and greater efficiency than the non-hybrid, and it ran much smoother and quieter. Its hybrid components sacrificed only one cubic foot of space in a Sportage that has grown larger in every measure. And it only costs about $1,300 more than a similarly...

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid makes a bold design statement, but backs it up with a great hybrid powertrain.

A “Flexpole” fast-charger is at the center of a push for more charging in Europe from VW and BP. With a second-generation Kia Niro EV arriving in months, Kia sees a reason to keep making the first-gen Niro EV. And states and environmental groups ally in a suit against the USPS. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The controversy...

As a redesigned, second-generation 2023 Niro lineup ramps up for a fall arrival at U.S. dealerships, Kia isn’t just discontinuing the first-generation Niro EV. Instead, the much-loved first-gen Niro EV, which would likely have been Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy had it been more widely available from the start, is seeing a (new)...

Earlier this week, I got a chance to put some electric technology to the test during the Texas Auto Writer Association’s Spring Roundup. I put the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Polestar 2 through some basic paces, and I want to know what it is you want to know about these vehicles — including how they compare to one… Read more...

Kia Corp. nabbed second place in the Western Europe electric vehicle (EV) market in the first quarter of 2022.Kia made this announcement at a company briefing held at its main office in Yangjae-dong, Seoul on April 25, citing research results from JATO, a global automobile industry research institut

The Super Bowl continues to draw ad dollars from many automakers, but not Tesla. Yet in its quarterly earnings report, the automaker mentioned a "Super Bowl Effect" that saw United States orders spike the day after the game. U.S. gross orders on that day—February 13—were higher than at any point in 2022 to date, according to Tesla. The...

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Which electric vehicle revealed this week looks just like the gasoline version? Which brand wants you to buy the vehicle but subscribe to the battery pack? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2022. In a first test of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, we found this...

Kia also said it will launch two electric pickup trucks between now and 2027, though they won't be value-oriented.

We drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid. Mercedes-Benz details its upcoming EQS SUV. Kia says an electric pickup for the U.S. won’t be basic. And Tesla closes the door on buying leased vehicles. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first test of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, we found this plug-in hybrid SUV to...

It's the first generation of the car, which appears to suffer from substantial range reduction.

A Kia electric pickup has already been confirmed as a global model. But it would need to be an upscale model—not focused entirely around value and affordability—to make sense in America, a US Kia executive suggested to Green Car Reports at the New York auto show last week. Kia promised the EV9 SUV for the U.S. market starting in the...

A Kia electric pickup has already been confirmed as a global model. But it would need to be an upscale model—not focused entirely around value and affordability—to make sense in America, a US Kia executive suggested to Green Car Reports at the New York auto show last week. Kia promised the EV9 SUV for the U.S. market starting in the...

Framed against the blue Palm Springs sky, windmills — stark white like this 2021 Kia Niro EV — spun in the urgent wind. Sand skipped across the flat, dark pavement, and I floored it. Tire smoke choked the cabin, sour, as this completely nondescript refrigerator on wheels did a front-drive burnout for what felt like a… Read more...

Like we’ve noted before, the Kia Sorento has one big problem – it lives in the shadow of its big brother the Telluride. Ok, the Telly does deserve the acclaim it’s a great 3-row SUV that looks, goes and performs just how you’d want a big SUV to. But the Sorento has a lot going for it, too. In fact, while it’s smaller, it still serves up 3 rows of seats, and we’d argue it’s a more advanced vehicle, first being offered in a Hybrid model, and now with a new for ’22 PHEV plug-in hybrid variant. And with the ... Keep reading 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD review by Ben Lewis from Car-Revs-Daily.com. Ben Lewis See latest articles at https://www.car-revs-daily.com

Which brand teased two future electric sports cars? Which state is planning to form EV policy around those who use a lot of gasoline? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 15, 2022. In a first test drive review of the 2023 Toyota BZ4X, we found it to be weird yet...