Kia America has announced its best-ever October sales, fueled by strong demand for its electrified vehicles and SUVs. The company achieved a 16% increase over last year’s record, with sales of electrified vehicles and SUVs soaring by 30% and 19%, respectively. Key models like the Sportage, Carnival, and EV6 set new October sales records, while other popular models experienced significant growth.
The electric SUV market is booming, offering a wider range of choices for those seeking larger, more spacious vehicles. From stylish three-row behemoths to sleek crossovers, we’ve compiled a list of the top electric SUVs available, considering range, price, features, and performance.
If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s going to cost you a lot to fill up, Consumer Reports has put together a list of the most expensive vehicles to fill up. The list includes large SUVs and pickup trucks, with the Toyota Tundra coming in at the top of the list with a 32.2-gallon fuel tank and an estimated cost to fill up of $118. Other vehicles on the list include the Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Suburban, Nissan Armada, Infiniti QX80, Nissan Titan, Ram 1500, Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, and Chevrolet Tahoe.
A coalition of Ontario advocacy groups has released a report urging governments to introduce regulations that make SUVs and pickup trucks safer for everyone. The report recommends measures such as special licenses for larger vehicles, smaller size requirements for manufacturers, and banning SUVs and pickup trucks from certain busy areas. Studies have shown that SUVs and pickup trucks pose a significant risk to other road users, with a 2021 Ontario Ministry of Transportation report finding that 61% of road fatalities involve SUVs, despite them only making up 41% of road vehicles.
