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Chinese EV Price Wars: Are Negative Profits Looming for BYD and Tesla?
Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands Stick to Cost-Effective Policies Amid Controversy Over Possible Negative Profits Chinese electric vehicle brands have been capturing the market through affordable electric vehicles. High prices have been one of the biggest obstacles to purchasing electric cars, so this strategy resonates with consumer needs. The reason they could offer such low prices […]
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Cybertruck Copycat? Dongfeng's Concept Car Stirs Up Controversy at Beijing Auto Show
A concept car resembling CybertruckUnveiled at Beijing International Automobile ExhibitionSparks mockery online Dongfeng concept car sparked controversy over cybertruck plagiarism. The 2024 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Auto China, opened in China on April 25. Hyundai and Kia seem to be putting a lot of effort into the Chinese market and this motor show, sending more […]
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Mazda CX-50 Tops U.S. Best Compact SUV Rankings
Honda’s SUV, the CR-V The ranking of the best compact SUVs in the U.S. has been revealed. Many models from Japanese companies showed strength, occupying the top rankings, while South Korean companies showed a contrast, with only Kia Sportage ranked 7th out of 8 models. This article examines three Japanese compact SUVs that ranked higher […]
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Hyundai and Kia Announce Another Massive Recall, Consumer Anxiety Grows
After recall last week Another massive recallConsumers are anxious Hyundai and Kia are planning to conduct another massive recall. It has been less than a week since Hyundai announced the recall of its flagship models, including the Grandeur and Santa Fe. After announcing a large-scale recall on April 18, consumer anxiety increases due to another […]
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Land Rover Tops List for Highest Vehicle Maintenance Expenses
Vehicle maintenance costs that cannot be ignoredAmong the many vehicle brandsWhich brand has the highest maintenance cost? Consumer Reports, a leading American consumer media outlet, published data on vehicle maintenance cost rankings by brand. Consumers also showed great interest because maintenance costs are a condition that is highly considered when purchasing a vehicle. Some brands […]
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Kia Scraps GT1 Development Amid Changing Market Tides
Kia Stinger successor model GT1 In the end, is development canceled?Consumer enthusiasm for electric vehicles has cooled There have been rumors of the cancellation of the GT1, a high-performance electric sedan that Kia was developing as a successor to the Stinger. According to industry sources, Kia has canceled the GT1 project. Previously, it was reported […]
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Kia's EV6 Gets an Imaginative Makeover
Kia EV6, the first Kia electric vehicle based on the E-GMP platform, is approaching its facelift period. Its radical appearance, contrasting with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, created a buzz. The high-performance version, EV6 GT, has been released, but what if an even more hardcore model comes out? Based on this electric vehicle, a unique virtual […]
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Kia's Tasman: A Pickup Truck Today, an SUV Tomorrow?
On the 23rd, a glimpse of Kia’s new pickup truck, the Tasman, was revealed, sparking hot reactions from consumers. After removing the Tasman’s camouflage cover, Kia officially unveiled a prototype that only had a camouflage film attached. Shrouded in mystery, the unveiled front view of the Tasman closely matches the previously released renderings, causing quite […]
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Kia Tasman: Unveiled Prototype vs. Predictive Art - Spot the Differences
Kia pickup truck Tasman Finally took off the camouflage Compared to the predictive rendering Tasman will be Kia’s second pickup truck after Brisa. This new vehicle, developed primarily for the Australian market, takes its model name from Tasmania Island and the Tasman Strait, located at the southernmost tip of Australia. Contrary to its name, it […]
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Top 3 Hybrid SUVs of 2024 - Are They Worth the Buzz?
Despite the Slowing Momentum of Electric VehiclesHybrids are Enjoying Unprecedented PopularityPresenting the Best Hybrid SUVs of 2024 While the rise of electric vehicles has recently protracted, hybrid cars are demonstrating unprecedented popularity. According to the Korean Automobile Mobility Industry Association, hybrid cars sold a combined total of 261,309 units in the domestic market last year, […]
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Fire Risk Sparks Another Massive Recall for Hyundai and Kia
After a recall last week, another massive recall has exploded, bringing unease to domestic consumers Hyundai and Kia are once again stepping into a large-scale recall. It hasn’t even been a week since Hyundai announced the recall of its main models, including the Grandeur and Santa Fe. The announcement of another recall on the 18th […]
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The Tasman: Kia's Bold Entry into the Pickup Truck Market
Kia’s midsize pickup truck, Tasman, has been raising expectations with the recent teaser release and the final confirmation of the model name Tasman. As KG Mobility has been dominating the pickup truck market with models like Rexton Sports and Khan, it will be interesting to see if Kia can challenge this dominance. With the launch […]
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Kia Tasman Interior Unveiled with Authentic Details
The interior is also full of rough charmKia’s pickup truck TasmanThe appearance with the camouflage removed Tasman, a pickup truck under development by Kia, is raising consumers’ expectations by confirming the model name as Tasman and the recent release of a teaser video. Tasman is a model targeting the Australian market and is believed to […]
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Kia EV6 GT Facelift Prototype Raises the Bar for Electric Vehicles
Kia EV6 GT Partially Altered Spotted During Test DriveHigh-Performance Wheel Grabs Attention Despite being overshadowed by Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N, the Kia EV6 GT was the fastest Korean car. The drag race video of the EV6 GT prototype, which Kia showcased at the time of the EV6’s first release, left everyone in awe. At the […]
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Kia Sportage's Major Makeover: What to Expect this August
Ahead of the August facelift, the anticipated design of the SportageIt resembles the front design of the Sorento Kia’s compact SUV Sportage is heading towards a facelift this August. Significant design changes are expected, including applying Kia’s latest design elements and a family look. Consumers are showing great interest in the changes in the Sportage, […]
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Kia's Cost-Effective EV Confirmed to Launch in 2025
Kia’s exclusive electric vehicle lineup, which started with the midsize crossover EV6, is rapidly expanding. Following the launch of the large electric SUV EV9, the company introduced the EV5 to the Chinese market and will release the EV3 and EV4 sometime this year and next year, respectively. In particular, the EV3 is a compact electric […]
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Kia's Tasman Truck: A Game Changer or A Risky Bet?
The Kia Tasman, a midsize pickup truck with a likely early release next year, has heightened expectations after confirming its model name and releasing a teaser video on the 11th. Unlike the small pickup truck Santa Cruz that Hyundai previously introduced to the North American market, the Tasman is expected to have a traditional pickup […]
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Kia K4 Wagon: A Sleek New Addition to the Midsize Market
Kia’s new midsize car, the K4, is set to launch a wagon modelReceiving high praise in anticipated reviews Unfortunately, the Kia K4, which had gathered anticipation as a strong competitor to the Avante, isn’t available in Korea. Its sleek styling and competitive features are on par with the Avante, so it’s receiving positive reactions overseas. […]
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Kia Plans to Roll Out 15 EVs, Targeting 1.6 Million Sales by 2030"
Kia has revealed a roadmap to launch 15 electric vehicles by 2027 A closer look at the plan Kia recently presented a roadmap to launch 15 types of electric vehicles by 2027 and sell 1.6 million units annually by 2030. This plan solidifies its position as South Korea’s top electric vehicle manufacturer, and it is […]
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Kia's New Sportage: A Facelift with a Bold Design for 2024
The new Sportage model is applying Kia’s latest design Likely to be launched by the end of this year Kia Sportage has recorded high sales in the South Korean compact SUV market. It sold 19,661 units in the first quarter of this year alone, far surpassing the facelifted Tucson’s sales of 11,746 units, proving its […]