2021 KIA Niro Hybrid s Performance and Sustainability Specs
The 2021 KIA Niro SUV model, produced at the Hwaseong plant, South Korea, integrates a hybrid powertrain that contributes to optimizing its performance and comfort, as well as contributing to environmental care through its aerodynamic configuration that reduces air resistance, which is translates into lower fuel consumption.
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This hybrid configuration vehicle (combination of the 1.6-liter Atkinson cycle GDi gasoline engine and electric power source, developing 146 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque), complemented by the dual six-speed DCT transmission, clutch, reports performance of 53 city / 48 highway MPG, a factor that is complemented by seven airbags, including DriveWise system.
KIA EV6 Forms The Basis for Future Performance Electric Vehicles
With the first photos of the KIA EV6, the South Korean carmaker KIA released a preview of the brand s first vehicle designed exclusively for battery operation (BEV). In the future, this EV will not only set the direction for the brand s regular EVs in terms of design and performance, but also for future performance electric vehicles from KIA.
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KIA EV6 is especially important for the brand s future performance electric vehicle because the brand will offer more performance-oriented GT models in its electric car range in the future, according to Artur Martins, Head of the Global Brand and Customer Experience Division at KIA. I think in this regard Kia will compete with Tesla in a different way and have a fighting chance to win. I mean in GT EV models.
Tesla and Toyota Collaboration Is a Necessary Parntership for Future Electric SUVs
The collaboration between the two car companies, Tesla and Toyota, could soon give birth to an electric SUV. This rumor, which has not yet been denied by the two companies, may well become reality. The firm headed by Elon Musk had earlier already announced the future SUV at a cost of $25,000.
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The South Korean daily Chosun Ilbo reported at the end of March 2021, a probable collaboration between Tesla and the Japanese Toyota for the birth of the electric SUV. The media indicates that the negotiations are already in the final stages. This electric model could be based on a Toyota platform. Negotiations are said to have been going on since 2020. However, the characteristics of this new car model are still unknown. Even though the two auto giants have not yet given any confirmation of this circulating information (nor they denied the report), this partnership will only bear good fruits if i
What Is New In 2021 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 has been the subject of much ink since it was launched, especially since its engine is now placed in the rear center position. Soon we may see the introduction of the E-Ray version, which is expected to be hybrid and to replace the Corvette Grand Sport. But today we are going to look at what s new in 2021 Corvette and particularly at its Stingray Coupe 2LT with the Z51 performance package.
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The 2021 Corvette Stingray comes in three main trims: 1LT, 2LT and 3LT. Each of these three trims have both the Couple and Convertible versions. Options also include the Z51 Performance Package, as well as Front LIFT Adjustable Height Memory and Z51 Performance Suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
Tesla Shock: There Won t Be an Auto Industry Like This in 10 Years
In many ways Tesla is driving many carmakers ahead of itself. Andreas Boes, a sociologist from Germany, examined the effects of the Tesla shock on IG Metall, Germany s largest auto union, and concludes that the results are clear.
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Who is afraid of Tesla? This question almost always resonates when people talk about the future in the German automotive industry. In all interviews with managers and experts from the industry, the US electric car manufacturer is the elephant in the room, says sociologist Andreas Boes, director of the Munich Institute for Social Science Research (ISF). On behalf of IG Metall, he examined the effects of the Tesla shock on German industry - and expects radical changes in the coming years, writes Welt journalist Daniel Zwick.