Battle to dethrone Tesla heats up just as Musk is distracted by Twitter
Tesla still owns the lion’s share of the U.S. market, but it's falling thanks to a surge of competition. Ford, Kia, Chevy, Hyundai and Mercedes all have EV models challenging Tesla in the luxury market. And there are signs that Musk could be accelerating Tesla’s fall.
washingtonpost.comTikTok challenge possibly linked to teens' deadly car crash
A car crash that left four teenagers dead may have been linked to a TikTok challenge, a police commissioner said. A total of six teenagers were in a speeding Kia that crashed about 6:30 a.m. Monday, Buffalo police said. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia told reporters Monday that the teens may have been participating in a TikTok challenge that encourages people to break into Kia cars using cellphone chargers.
news.yahoo.comSan Marcos woman killed in car crash, driver faces pending criminal charges
A San Marcos woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Thursday.The San Marcos Police Department responded to a major crash involving a White Kia and a silver Toyota Scion at the intersection of [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comEdmunds: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. 2022 Kia EV6
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 flaunts a retro-futuristic design in a spacious, fast-charging form, while the Kia EV6 wears a sleek, future-facing look to match its excellent performance. Edmunds’ experts compared them to find out. Hyundai and Kia both offer their EVs in three trims with two battery packs.
news.yahoo.comIndiana couple missing in Nevada 'at peace' as husband died
An Indiana couple that had been missing for more than a week were at peace with the world as the husband died a day before rescuers reached the wife, their nephew said Thursday. Beverly Barker, 69, was released from a Reno, Nevada, hospital Wednesday, a day after rescuers found her and the body of her husband, Ronnie, 72.
news.yahoo.comA Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer ran over 4 people at a Fresh Market, cops say
A Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorney has been hit with an emergency suspension from the Florida Bar after, security video and witnesses say she drove her Kia into four people on a sidewalk outside The Fresh Market, according to Stuart police.
news.yahoo.comHyundai and Kia to owners of almost 485,000 recalled vehicles: Park them outside due to fire risk
Almost 485,000 vehicles are involved. The recalls from the two Korean automakers are another in a long string of fire and engine failure problems that have dogged the companies for the past six years.
cbsnews.comHyundai and Kia to owners of almost 485,000 recalled vehicles: Park them outside due to fire risk
Almost 485,000 vehicles are involved. The recalls from the two Korean automakers are another in a long string of fire and engine failure problems that have dogged the companies for the past six years.
cbsnews.comPark outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines have been turned off. The recalls from the two Korean automakers are another in a long string of fire and engine failure problems that have dogged the companies for the past six years. Affected are certain Kia Sportage SUVs from 2014 through 2016, and the 2016 through 2018 K900 sedan.
news.yahoo.comUS steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires
U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a new engineering analysis investigation covers more than 3 million vehicles from the 2011 through 2016 model years. The agency has received 161 complaints of engine fires, some of which occurred in vehicles that had already been recalled.
news.yahoo.comEdmunds compares Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Kia Telluride
Jeep’s Grand Cherokee has long been a solid choice for shoppers looking for an upscale and rugged SUV. It kicks off the model’s full redesign and debuts a third-row seat, something the Grand Cherokee has never had. Among the best is the 2021 Kia Telluride.
news.yahoo.comKia recalls vehicles a 2nd time, owners should park outside
Kia is recalling more than 440,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. for a second time to fix a problem that can cause engine fires. The same vehicles were recalled last year because brake fluid can leak into a control computer, causing an electrical short. Owners will get recall notification letters starting July 2.
news.yahoo.comAmber Alert canceled after 8-month-old abducted as vehicle stolen in Dolton: state police
The Amber Alert was issued after Braiden was abducted just after 7:30 a.m. at 1320 Sibley Blvd., according to an Illinois State Police alert. Braiden was sitting in his car seat in the back of a black 2021 Kia when a Black male drove off, heading north on Lincoln Avenue.
chicagotribune.comKia recalls 308,000 vehicle’s due to potential fire hazard
Kia is issuing a recall for nearly 308,000 SUVs and sedans that could catch fire. The recall includes some Sportages made between 2017 and 2021 and Cadenzas built between 2017 and 2019. There’s a risk that some of the electronics under the hood could short circuit resulting in overheating and a fire. Kia will notify the owners of affected vehicles by mail beginning April 30th. You can also go to NHTSA and enter your VIN to find out if your car is included in the recall.
JD Power says Lexus is most dependable auto brand, ranks Tesla 30th out of 33
The three most dependable auto brands in the U.S. are now Lexus, Porsche and Kia, according to a new J.D. Power study. Tesla, which was profiled for the first time in this year's vehicle dependability study, came in 30th out of 33 automakers. Power study included 756 Tesla respondents from 35 different states including major markets with comparably warm weather like Florida and Texas. While Tesla rated unofficially low on the dependability survey, it unofficially topped J.D.
cnbc.com18-year-old man faces murder, carjacking charges after 3-hour crime spree on Northwest Side and Elmwood Park, police say
Six minutes later, the three drove to a gas station at 2001 N. Pulaski Road, prosecutors said. They pulled up to a pump next to a Kia with a woman inside. The juvenile tapped his gun on the women’s head and ordered her out while Abston pointed his gun at the woman’s boyfriend, who was leaving the gas station. Abston and the juvenile got into the Kia and drove away as the other adult offender drove the Equinox. The carjacking was caught on surveillance video.
chicagotribune.comHave you seen this car? Police searching after man shot, killed in midday shooting in east Houston
Vehicle Houston police say was used in a deadly shooting in Houston. Houston police said the shooter drove up in this vehicle, got out of it and then shot Brandon Bernard. It all happened on in the 200 block of Owens Street around 12:20 p.m. on Monday, police said. The driver who investigators shot the 28-year-old is described by Houston police as a “Black male with dreadlocks having red tips.”He then fled in the gray, four-door Kia. Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Kia Niro EV shoots for 200-plus-mile range
LAS VEGAS – Kia showed off a new all-electric SUV concept Monday that it hopes will have a range of 238 miles on a single charge. That number is significant since, just a few years ago, mass-production electric vehicles were doing well if they hit 100 miles on a single charge. Full Screen 1 / 9 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptFor Kia, the concept vehicle unveiled this week at CES in Las Vegas is called the Niro EV Concept. It also has a light-up panel instead of the traditional air intake, since electric cars don't need as much cooling ability as traditional gasoline-powered cars. 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptThe company's YouTube channel also has a video touting other future-minded ideas, like separate sound zones for front and rear passengers, a touchscreen interface integrated into the steering wheel and technology to make the pillars on the sides of the windshield seem transparent.