Model tested: 2023 Kia EV6 GT AWD Engine: 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery Transmission: Dual-motor AWD Horsepower: 576 Torque: 545 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 85/city, 74/highway, 79/combined Base price: $61,400 As tested: $62,865 Overview: The 2023 Kia EV6 is in the second production year for … read more
Brands Struggle with Conquest Sale Retention Dodge, Ram, Audi, Mazda, GMC, Volkswagen, Acura and Mercedes-Benz are all in the heat of a “nomad retention challenge” in the United States, according to a report from S&P Global Mobility. This means these eight brands face … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Ford Lightning 4×4 SuperCrew XLT Engine: dual electric motors, 580 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft torque Transmission: direct drive automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 78-mpge city, 63-mpge highway, 70-mpge combined Base Price: $52,974 As Tested: $76,384 Performance: Impressive acceleration Very … read more
EVs Only in Ford’s Future? Lightning EV pickup books 20,000 orders within hours of intro. According to Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley, the recently introduced 2022 F-150 Lightning was “just the beginning of a whole new era at Ford.” The automaker introduced … read more
According to a Reuters report, as well as some South Korean media, Kia has inked a $3.59 billion deal with Apple to build its long-awaited electric vehicles. It was reported in several South Korean media outlets that Apple would invest $3.6 billion in … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Chevy Bolt EV Premier Engine: 7.2 KW High-Voltage Horsepower: 200 • Torque: 266 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 127/City • 108/Highway • 118/Combined Base Price: $41,020 • As Tested: $43,735 Overview: Electric Vehicles (EVs) are hailed as the future of the automobile, … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Kia Soul EV Engine: electric motor, 109 horsepower 210 lb-ft torque Transmission: 1-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 120/City—92/Highway—105/Combined Base Price: $33,700 As Tested: $34,625 Performance: Good acceleration 0-60 mph approximately 12 seconds Lots of torque 27kWh Lithium Ion Polymer battery … read more
