#kia (103 Posts)
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Future of SUVs: Kia Seltos Hybrid Rumored for 2025 Redesign
Anticipated Launch of the Seltos Hybrid Facelift Canceled, but Will Have an Upcoming Full Change? Kia Seltos Hyundai and Kia are taking different approaches to their small SUV strategies. While Hyundai has unified its gasoline, hybrid, and electric models under the Kona brand, Kia has bifurcated its lineup, with the gasoline model being the Seltos […]
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Lincoln's Mark X Concept Car Returns to the Spotlight
Lincoln Concept car, Mark X, which was revealed in 2004 Stylish design attracts attention A concept car is generally used to demonstrate a brand’s future vision. As a result, most automakers have reflected elements of a concept car in future production cars. If we look at the concept car from this perspective, we can get […]
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Hyundai and Kia SUVs Dominate US Market: The Top Picks for American Dads
Korean Cars Taking North America by Storm?Hyundai and Kia SUVs Enjoy High PopularityClaiming Top Three Sales Spots The Korean wave, or Hallyu, was strong in the domestic automotive industry in 2023. Korean car manufacturers recorded impressive performances worldwide and received high praise. The trend was influential in the United States, the home of the automobile […]
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Electric Vehicle Tax Hikes: Addressing Road Damage Concerns
Electric Vehicle Taxes IncreaseAnnual Taxes of $220 ImposedDue to Road Damage Promoting electric vehicles is part of an environmental policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.In Korea, government subsidies, local government subsidies, tax benefits, etc., are also being utilized to increase the distribution of electric and hydrogen vehicles. Major countries like Europe and the United States […]
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Controversy Brewing: Hyundai's User Discrimination in Infotainment Updates
Hyundai Motor’s User Discrimination ControversyUpdates only applied to ccNC Similar controversy in the past On the 26th, Hyundai Motor announced its first infotainment update plan for 2024. The major update for ccNC added a “Delicious Road” feature. This is a restaurant recommendation service based on actual driver feedback data. Due to extensive customer visits and […]
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Hyundai's Rear Turn Signal Dilemma: Will the Grandeur Fix It?
Hyundai Motor Group’s Chronic ProblemRear Turn Signal VisibilityWill the New Grandeur Solve It? There’s a prominent issue with the recent Hyundai Motor Group’s new vehicles. It’s about the location of the rear turn signals. Turn signals are lights that indicate the intention to change direction, so their visibility is very important. However, in many of […]
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Hyundai and Kia Get Flooded With Complaints
Constant ICCU defectsHow Long Will Free Repairs Continue?Car Owners’ Dissatisfaction Finally Explodes The ICCU ( Integrated Charging Control Unit) defect issue in Hyundai and Kia’s main electric vehicle models remains unresolved. It is known that when a problem occurs, the power supply inspection warning light turns on and the output decreases. As the electric vehicle’s […]
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Kia's Pickup Truck Design Sparks Excitement Among Korean Dads
Kia's new Tasman, which is set to shake up the domestic pickup truck market with limited options, is the center of attention. The new Tasman's spy shots have been released, and they've been stirring the imagination...
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Considering an Electric Vehicle? Here Are Some Alternatives to the Tesla Model Y
Tesla has been a leader in the electric car market, and its best-selling Model Y has been popular in Korea. The Model Y used to be one of the first choices when buying an EV, but recently, consumers are struggling to choose an EV model...
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Hyundai and Kia Address Car Theft Crisis with New Solutions
Theft crimes targeting Hyundai and Kia have become a trend two years agoIt hasn’t still stopped “Kia Boys” became a trend in the United States two years ago. This new term refers to teenagers’ criminal activities targeting Hyundai and Kia’s weak security level. While the theft victims filed a class action lawsuit, Hyundai and Kia […]
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Avante Owners on Alert As Kia Unveils Potential K4 Prototype Design
Kia K4 Release ImminentCan it Surpass the Avante?What Does the Front Look Like? In today’s society, where affordable new cars are hard to find, the choices for young professionals are extremely limited. If you have a budget of approximately $16,800, your options beyond compact cars are limited only to the mid-size sedans Hyundai Avante and […]
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Three Cars Americans Say You Will 100% Regret Purchasing
The Worst Cars Chosen by AmericansThe majority are Nissan Infinity ModelsWhat Are the Top 3 Cars with the Lowest Satisfaction? Which vehicle had the lowest satisfaction rate in the American car market, one of the largest in the world? The non-profit consumer organization in the US, Consumer Reports, has sparked interest by announcing the top […]
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This Hyundai Model Beat Tesla as the 'Most Efficient EV Ever'
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 Tops Electric Vehicle Efficiency RankingsCan it save up to $6,800 on fuel costs? Hyundai and Kia’s flagship electric vehicles have been identified as the most fuel-efficient among the new 2024 models currently on sale in the U.S. market. Out of the top 10 rankings, models from Hyundai and Kia occupied eight spots, […]
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Netizens Bemoan Design Level of the New Sportage
Last year’s Tucson faceliftSportage’s facelift planned for this yearRecently released and surprising concept images spark discussions At the end of last year, Hyundai launched the facelift model of the Tucson, the company’s compact SUV. The model initially garnered attention for its radical design, but it was underperforming compared to the Sportage that was released later. […]
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Kia EV3: Is This the Entry-Level Electric Vehicle You've Been Waiting For?
Kia’s entry-level electric vehicle EV3Recently, additional indoor captures were madeResembling a Smaller Version of EV9 Although governments worldwide are reducing subsidies for electric vehicles, the actual purchase price is expected to decline. This is thanks to the auto industry’s aggressive price reduction competition amid slowing demand for electric vehicles due to the popularity of hybrids. […]
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Sixteen Vehicles From Hyundai Motor Group Recognized by the U.S. IIHS as the 'Safest Cars'
Hyundai Motor Group has proven its top safety in the United States. Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 28th that six models were selected for the “Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+)” rating and ten models for the “Top Safety Pick (TSP)” rating in the crash test results announced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
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Kia Sportage Sales Soar: Over 150,000 Units Sold in Europe Last Year
Exceeded 150,000 units per year for the first timeImpact of hybrid model popularity to be released in 2021Kia “Expands the proportion and production capacity of eco-friendly vehicles in Europe” Kia set a new record last year by selling over 150,000 units of its compact SUV, the Sportage, in Europe. As the popularity of eco-friendly hybrids […]
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Kia Pulls the Plug on K5 Sales in Canada Amid Declining Demand
Last year, sales of 874 units decreased by 6.43% compared to the previous yearSales volume is significantly lower than local competitors in the same segment Kia is ceasing the sale of the mid-sized sedan K5 in the Canadian market. This decision is attributed to the rapidly declining local demand, which has reduced annual sales volume. […]
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Kia Dominates Last Month's Sales Charts as the Best-Selling Car
Kia sold a total of 249,940 vehicles in the global market in January. The best-selling car was the Sportage with 45,905 units, followed by the Sorento and Seltos. In Korea, the Sorento was the top seller with 9284 units...
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Hyundai Motor Group Introduces Active Air Skirt to Enhance Electric Vehicle Efficiency
Hyundai Motor and Kia have developed an 'active air skirt' technology to improve the range and stability of electric vehicles. The technology minimizes drag at high speeds and effectively controls vortices around the vehicle's wheels...