Kia is on a roll. Right here’s what’s on faucet for the Korean carmaker.
Whether or not you drive a automobile, want a automobile, or simply sometimes bum a trip with associates, you’ve come to the precise place. Be a part of Jill and Tom as they break down the whole lot that’s occurring within the auto world. New-car evaluations, buying ideas, driving inexperienced, electrical automobiles, traditional automobiles, and loads of nice company. That is the Shopper Information Automobile Stuff Podcast. – Chinese language Vehicles in Canada
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Episode: 321
Broadcast date: April 6, 2026
Visitor: James Bell
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Chinese language Vehicles in Canada, RAV4 Assessment, Kia’s Latest Rides
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Information – Chinese language Vehicles in Canada
Tom opens the present with information relating to Stellantis’ three way partnership with China’s Leapmotor. Stellantis at present distributes Chinese language Leapmotor-built electrical automobiles in Europe, and could also be trying to construct Leapmotor fashions in its idle Brampton, Ontario manufacturing unit. Hear in for extra particulars.
2026 New York Auto Present
Jill offers a fast rundown of the new-product reveals seen at this week’s New York Auto Present. A variety of noteworthy introductions are coated, together with fashions and ideas from Chrysler, Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru.
Toyota RAV4 Assessment
Nonetheless within the first phase Jill evaluations the redesigned Toyota RAV4, which is now provided completely with a hybrid powertrain. With fuel costs rising, will the RAV4 Hybrid be in particularly excessive demand?
New Kia EV3, Seltos, and Telluride
Within the second phase, Jill and Tom welcome James Bell, Kia Head of Company Communications, to the present. James discusses the brand new Kia merchandise seen on the New York Auto Present, in addition to the redesigned Telluride midsize crossover. James additionally shares some insights relating to Kia’s gross sales success within the U.S.
Quiz
Within the final phase Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Muscle Automobile Engine” quiz. Jill additionally discusses in-depth the Hyundai Boulder off-road idea automobile seen on the New York Present. Tom has some doubts in regards to the present automobile’s viability as a manufacturing mannequin.
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