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Hyundai Group's First US Electric Vehicle And Battery Plant, A Closer Look

Hyundai Group's First US Electric Vehicle And Battery Plant, A Closer Look

A ground-eye view of the planning and development of this key manufacturing site.

By Domenick Yoney 1m ago

Entry-Level Kia EV6 Light Returns To Select Western Region States

Entry-Level Kia EV6 Light Returns To Select Western Region States

It has a 58-kWh battery for up to 232 miles of EPA range.

By Mark Kane 29 May 2023

Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Increased By 30% In April 2023

Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Increased By 30% In April 2023

Preparation for the launch of the all-new Kia EV9 continues.

By Mark Kane 23 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Kia To Tap Into US Subsidies By Expanding Mexico Plant To Make EVs

Kia To Tap Into US Subsidies By Expanding Mexico Plant To Make EVs

Kia confirmed it is considering transferring some of its production lines for EVs to its factory in the state of Nuevo Leon.

By Dan Mihalascu 18 May 2023

UPDATE: Kia Makes 2023 EV6 More Attractive To Lease And Purchase In US

UPDATE: Kia Makes 2023 EV6 More Attractive To Lease And Purchase In US

Kia offers a $7,500 EV lease bonus for the base 2023 EV6 Wind RWD or $3,750 in bonus cash towards the purchase of a new EV6.

By Dan Mihalascu 17 May 2023

Kia EV9 GT "Is Just Around The Corner," Brand Confirms

The GT should have quite a performance upgrade over the standard EV9.

By Chris Bruce 16 May 2023

Races and Chases

Watch Drag Race Between 3 EVs and 1 ICE SUV Come To Surprising Result

Watch Drag Race Between 3 EVs and 1 ICE SUV Come To Surprising Result

It’s Kia vs. Genesis vs. Ford vs. BMW and the question is: will electric power win?

By Iulian Dnistran 15 May 2023

Best EVs Under $60K, Ford Mustang Mach-E, VW ID.4, Kia EV6, Alfa Romeo Tonale: Test Car Happy Hour #42

Best EVs Under $60K, Ford Mustang Mach-E, VW ID.4, Kia EV6, Alfa Romeo Tonale: Test Car Happy Hour #42

Our guests this week are Seyth Miersma, Brett T. Evans, and Jeff Perez

By Chris Bruce 11 May 2023

See How The Kia EV9 Was Tested To Ensure It Can Withstand Extreme Cold

See How The Kia EV9 Was Tested To Ensure It Can Withstand Extreme Cold

The South Korean carmaker put the battery conditioning feature through its paces.

By Iulian Dnistran 10 May 2023

02:24 Spy Shots

Kia EV9 Spotted In Two Different Variants On US Roads

Kia EV9 Spotted In Two Different Variants On US Roads

The upcoming fully electric three-row SUV will be about the size of the popular Kia Telluride and arrive to market in the US next year.

By Steven Loveday 05 May 2023

US: Kia EV6 Sales Derailed In April 2023 (Down 53%)

US: Kia EV6 Sales Derailed In April 2023 (Down 53%)

The Kia EV6 clearly lost its steam this year.

By Mark Kane 03 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

US: Hyundai Motor Group And SK On Confirm 35 GWh Battery JV

US: Hyundai Motor Group And SK On Confirm 35 GWh Battery JV

The plant will further accelerate the Group’s electrification efforts.

By Mark Kane 29 April 2023

Industry Outlook

Honda And Kia Up EV Production Goals As Segment Growth Booms

Honda And Kia Up EV Production Goals As Segment Growth Booms

EV sales grew a whopping 60% in 2023, with one in every seven passenger cars bought being an EV.

By Steven Loveday 28 April 2023

00:37 Motor1.com

Watch Full-Scale Kia EV6 Model Emerge From 350,000 Lego Bricks

Watch Full-Scale Kia EV6 Model Emerge From 350,000 Lego Bricks

This Kia EV6 will be on display at Milan Design Week.

By Chris Bruce 20 April 2023

Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Surged To New Record In March 2023

Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Surged To New Record In March 2023

The all-new Kia EV9 emerged in the stats for the very first time.

By Mark Kane 15 April 2023

03:14 Industry Outlook

Chipotle, Kia EVs, New Car Prices, And EPA: Top EV News Apr 14, 2023

Chipotle, Kia EVs, New Car Prices, And EPA: Top EV News Apr 14, 2023

It was a big work week for EV news, and we've gathered some top stories here for your to share.

By Steven Loveday 14 April 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Kia Breaks Ground On New Plant For Commercial EVs In South Korea

Kia Breaks Ground On New Plant For Commercial EVs In South Korea

Expected to start production in H2 2025, the new plant will build 150,000 electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV) in its first full year.

By Dan Mihalascu 12 April 2023

Industry Outlook

Hyundai To Invest $18 Billion By 2030 To Boost EV Shift

Hyundai To Invest $18 Billion By 2030 To Boost EV Shift

Hyundai, along with Kia and Genesis, aims to move into the top three global EV makers by the end of the decade.

By Steven Loveday 11 April 2023

Kia Recalls 2,700 First-Generation Soul EVs Over Battery Fire Risk

Kia Recalls 2,700 First-Generation Soul EVs Over Battery Fire Risk

The recall includes a small number of 2015-2019 model year Kia Soul EVs equipped with the E400 high-voltage battery.

By Dan Mihalascu 10 April 2023

Kia EV9 Buyers In North America Can't Get Second-Row Swivel Seats

Kia EV9 Buyers In North America Can't Get Second-Row Swivel Seats

The nifty option doesn't comply with federal laws in the US.

By Christopher Smith 08 April 2023

Industry Outlook

Kia Lifts 2030 EV Sales Goal To 1.6M, Confirms EV5 For Q4 2023 Debut

Kia Lifts 2030 EV Sales Goal To 1.6M, Confirms EV5 For Q4 2023 Debut

That's a significant increase over the 1.2 million target Kia had set for 2030 global EV sales just last year.

By Dan Mihalascu 05 April 2023

New York Auto Show

2024 Kia EV9 Makes US Debut, Will Be Built In Georgia From 2024

2024 Kia EV9 Makes US Debut, Will Be Built In Georgia From 2024

The EV9 will be Kia's first battery-electric vehicle made in the United States, allowing it to qualify for federal tax credits.

By Dan Mihalascu 05 April 2023

US: Kia EV6 Sales Decreased By 69% In March 2023

US: Kia EV6 Sales Decreased By 69% In March 2023

Is it due to the lack of eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit or supply constraints?

By Mark Kane 02 April 2023

Races and Chases

Kia EV6 GT Drag Races Tesla Model 3 Performance, It's Really Close

Kia EV6 GT Drag Races Tesla Model 3 Performance, It's Really Close

The Korean performance EV may be some 700 pounds heavier than its US rival, but it doesn't really show it in this face-off.

By Dan Mihalascu 30 March 2023

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