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Kia Forte 2024: Succeeding with Discretion
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Being popular in a booming category is one thing, but it's another challenge when it comes to a category in decline. So, imagine how difficult it becomes to stand out for a car that isn't even among the leaders in its category. That's the situation the Kia Forte 2024 must contend with. Fortunately, the Korean manufacturer's compact sedan has strong arguments in its favor. It is a balanced and...

Kia EV9 2024: The Revolution
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Kia isn't new to the electric vehicle game, and perhaps that's what gives the Korean manufacturer an edge over the competition. The brand has been transitioning from gasoline models to electric, as seen with the Soul and Niro. Subsequently, Kia introduced its first exclusively electric model, the EV6, which saw tremendous success upon its launch. Even today, the demand for this electric vehicle...

Kia EV9 2024: We know the prices
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While the enthusiasm for electric vehicles has waned for most manufacturers, it's not the case for Kia, whose waiting lists are long, extending for several months, and even several years in some cases. Fortunately, there's something new in the Korean manufacturer's lineup with the EV9, the brand's new flagship electric model. We now know the price list, and all versions are eligible for...

Kia Presents the EV3 and EV4
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Given the tremendous success of the EV6 and the excitement generated by the imminent arrival of the EV9, it was only a matter of time before Kia introduced new electric models. So here are the EV3 and the EV4. At the moment, these are concept cars, but Kia has shown us that things can quickly go from the drawing board to production, as was the case with the EV9. Therefore, we can imagine that...

Kia EV5 2025: Here are the first images
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Kia took advantage of the Chengdu Auto Show in China to unveil its latest creation, the EV5. This is the third vehicle to join Kia's EV model lineup, alongside the EV6 and EV9. In fact, there's a significant influence from the latter in the design of the EV5. The new all-electric SUV from the Korean manufacturer is both efficient and elegant, thanks to the fact that "engineers and designers...

Kia Niro PHEV 2023: Test of the Week
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The new generation Kia Niro is a vehicle that I was particularly eager to try, as it is one of the few models available in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and 100% electric versions. Thus, you're not limited to choosing the Niro based solely on its mechanics, as there's something for everyone. As you may have read in the title, I was able to test the PHEV version, or plug-in hybrid if you prefer. Let...

Kia K5 2024: A Remarkable Presence
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Cars have become a rare commodity these days. However, the significant rise in SUVs' popularity hasn't completely eradicated all sedans, as the Kia K5 is still holding its ground. Some might argue that it was a risky move for the Korean manufacturer to retain this model, but I believe it was a well-calculated decision. While the K5 might not be the best-selling model in the Kia lineup, it...

The Kia Rio will bid farewell after 2023
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The automotive industry is losing another one of its precious small cars as the Kia Rio will leave the market at the end of the year. Indeed, Kia Canada has confirmed that the production of the subcompact will cease in December. The remaining units will be sold until stocks are depleted, which should not take long since the Rio is one of the last cars in its category along with the Nissan Versa...