Kia revs up electric vehicle push

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South Korea's second largest car manufacturer Kia unveils plan to accelerate its move into the fast-expanding electric vehicle market

Kia has this week unveiled plans to develop 16 new electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025, making it the latest auto giant to step up investment in the fast-expanding sector. The South Korean manufacturer...

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