Kia News
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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…
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Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, the most stolen vehicle in the United States and Tesla among the least stolen
Every year, the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) publishes the list of the most stolen vehicles in the United States based on the number of insurance claims. The organization has published its list of the most frequently stolen vehicles…
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The next Hyundai Sonata will be entitled to all-wheel drive
Several months after its world debut, Hyundai introduced its North American-primed Sonata. In addition to a major styling overhaul, the midsize sedan also gains all-wheel drive, which could make it more desirable for a buyer tempted by an SUV. For…
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Test drive | GMC Acadia: highway warrior
The GMC Acadia has been rolling around for seven years already in its current form. Apart from certain aesthetic modifications and a slight mechanical revision for the 2020 model year, the mid-size SUV remains impassive in the face of competition…
