Kia Sportage, Cee'd to get mild-hybrid tech - report
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Kia's European arm is looking to introduce 48V mild-hybrid powertrains, starting with the current Sportage and next-generation Cee'd - according to a new report out of the UK.
Speaking with Auto Express, Kia's research and development boss, Woong Chul Yang, said the Korean manufacturer is looking to add the mild-hybrid options to meet ever-tightening European emissions laws.
CarAdvice podcast 58: Go behind-the-scenes of the hatchback mega test
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Join Mandy Turner, Mike Costello and Trent Nikolic on location with this view (above) from the Hunter Valley, while our hatchback mega test is underway.
We talk how important the Kia Stinger is for the Korean brand in a special car news report after it received a CarAdvice rating of 9.0 in our latest review. While the Stonic has been leaked online, it looks like Australia won't be getting the compact SUV.
UPDATE: The Stonic has now been officially revealed. Details and images here.
The upcoming 2018 Kia Stonic has been leaked online by Spanish media this week, giving us a first look at the company's first compact SUV - though don't expect to see it in Australia anytime soon.
Autodato.com published the images ahead of the Stonic's official reveal at an event Amsterdam this week - timed very closely to the reveal of the Hyundai Kona, which made its debut just last week.
CarAdvice podcast 56: Toyota unstoppable and Astra sedan detailed
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This week, Mandy, Paul and Mike Stevens bring you all the latest car news and reviews.
A CarAdvice exclusive reveals an airbag recall for Tesla, plus, details and price of Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series, 2018 Kia Stonic previewed in new sketches, and the Nissan Titan joins the Performax line-up in Australia.
2018 Kia Stonic previewed in new sketches - UPDATE
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The upcoming new Kia Stonic compact SUV has been previewed today for the first time, but don't expect to see this one in Australia.
Speaking with CarAdvice today, local communications manager Kevin Hepworth reaffirmed that the compact Kia SUV destined for Australia is not the one we'll see unveiled in the weeks or months ahead.
