Kia News
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All versions of the Kia EV9 will be eligible for the $12,000 rebates
The Kia EV9 is a vehicle that has been talked about frequently in recent months. The manufacturer is, however, not very talkative about the details surrounding each version, but also the price of them. However, as subtly as it did…
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Subaru to adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port for 2025
After Ford got the ball rolling on connector adoption Tesla NACS for its vehicles in North America, a slew of other manufacturers have followed suit. Japanese manufacturers have been the slowest to react, but the last one standing is Subaru,…
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Already an update for the Kia Carnival?
Indeed, South Korean brands are not idle. Very soon after the release of a new model, the mid-term update is already planned. It is this rapid evolution that allows South Korean products to constantly remain relevant in a constantly evolving…
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Electric Vehicle Maintenance | Not always as simple as we think
Faced with the apparent simplicity of their compact mechanics powered by electrons, many consumers believe that electric vehicles require no (or little) maintenance. The reality, however, is much more nuanced. Pierre Henry, trainer at Atelier Branché, a mechanical training center…
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Electrification | These affordable electric vehicles
For many households, the prices of electric vehicles constitute a barrier to their adoption, a perception confirmed by a survey carried out at the beginning of the year by the firm KPMG. To this bill, we must invariably add skyrocketing…
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Hyundai and Kia adopt North American charging standard
In recent months, many automakers have announced the adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS). These manufacturers have signed an agreement that will allow buyers of their electric vehicles to have access to Tesla’s network of superchargers. Thus, the…
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Test drive | Ford Escape hybrid: a little-known pioneer
What was the first hybrid SUV to emerge? Automatically, we would be tempted to answer the Toyota RAV4 as the identity of the Japanese manufacturer has been largely built around this technology. However, it is not. Rather, it was the…
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4 commercially available minivans failed IIHS safety test
Modern vehicles are subject to several safety tests to be legally compliant on the road. These examinations, more refined and effective than ever, highlight the shortcomings and strengths of products on the road to determine their degree of protection. L’Insurance…
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The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica marks 40 years of the Canadian-built minivan
If the minivan exists today among manufacturers like Honda, Toyota and Kia, it is thanks to the invention of Chrysler during the 1980s. Recognized as having been the vehicle that completely saved Chrysler from bankruptcy, the very first Plymouth Voyager,…
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Test bench | Competition from the Chevrolet Trax
The Chevrolet Trax faces three rivals: the Hyundai Venue, the Kia Soul and the Nissan Kicks. Hyundai Venue Price: starting at $20,649 Just like the Trax, the Hyundai Venue claims to be a five-seater. Honestly, four people will find comfort…
