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Kia CEO wants midsize pickup for U.S. market, following Tasman launch

The Kia Tasman midsize pickup on display at the Seoul Motor Show.
The Kia Tasman, shown April 3 at the Seoul Mobility Show, is the South Korean carmaker's first pickup and underscores the company's ambition to break into new segments. (HANS GREIMEL/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
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Hans Greimel
April 03, 2025 04:51 PM

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