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Kia Covers All Powertrain Bases: New Seltos, EV3 Debut at New York Auto Show

Whether you’re looking for a traditional combustion car, a hybrid or a full-electric vehicle, Kia has brought a little something for everyone to the 2026 New York Auto Show. On Wednesday, we saw the debut of the all-new 2027 Kia Seltos and Seltos HEV variant, as well as the North American debut of the all-electric 2027 Kia EV3 compact electric SUV, all expected to arrive later this year. The arrival of these small and, hopefully, inexpensive SUVs is a welcome sight at a time when many automakers are canceling their most affordable models and small EVs.. The EV3 originally debuted in 2023 before going on sale first in Europe and South Korea in 2024. This year, drivers in the US finally get their turn in the driver’s seat of the subcompact electric SUV. The EV3 slots into the automaker’s North American EV lineup below the Kia EV6 — one of my favorite EVs on the road today — and will be powered by a 400-volt version of Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated E-GMP electric vehicle architecture. From bumper-to-bumper, the EV3 is about 15 inches shorter than the EV6, but its more upright silhouette means the subcompact’s cargo and passenger volume is comparable (only 4% less.). The EV3 will come in a 201-horsepower, front-drive configuration with a single motor on the forward axle or with dual-motor all-wheel-drive making 261 hp. That choice will dictate whether the EV rolls out with the standard 58.3 kilowatt-hour battery or a long-range 81.4 kWh pack. Drivers can expect between 220 and 320 miles of estimated electric range from the angular EV, depending on the trim and configuration selected. The EV’s native North American Charging System charging port enables 10% to 80% DC fast charging in around 30 minutes with compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger network with seamless plug-and-charge payment.. In its most potent configuration, the EV3 GT boosts output to 288 hp and adds the automaker’s Virtual Gear Shift and Active Sound Design — features that allow the EV to simulate the sound and shift pattern of a combustion vehicle with paddle-style shifters — spicing up performance and adding a bit of fun to the drive.. The EV3 is expected to arrive in the US in “late 2026” loaded up with the automaker’s suite of infotainment and driver assistance tech. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but I expect it will start in the $35,000 ballpark.. Meanwhile, Kia’s combustion-powered Seltos has grown up and glowed up. Slightly longer, a touch wider and more usable where it counts, cargo space now stretches to an estimated 64.1 cubic feet behind the first row and 27.8 behind the second — about 1.3 cubes more than the current generation in both respects. A 2.4-inch bump in wheelbase translates directly to better legroom, especially in the rear, where passengers pick up an extra inch. Head, hip and shoulder room also modestly improve. Even the SUV’s ground clearance ticks up, now reaching as high as 8.1 inches versus last year’s 7.3-inch max.. There are no surprises under t

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iOS 26.4.1 Isn’t a Big Update, but You Should Download It Anyway

Apple has released iOS 26.4. On Wednesday, roughly two weeks after releasing iOS 26.4. Although the previous update was loaded with features such as new emojis and video podcasts, the newest one is far more modest, concentrating on bug fixes. You can download iOS 26.4. 1. Now, go to Settings and tap General. Next, choose Software Update, tap Update Now, and follow the on-screen prompts. Apple states that the update fixes certain bugs on your iPhone, but provides little additional information. The company typically releases common vulnerabilities and exposures entries with updates that feature security patches, but Apple issued no such notes for iOS 26.4. 1. It’s common for Apple to release an update without CVE entries. The company released no CVE entries for iOS 26.3.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 12 #770

Searching for the latest Strands solution? Visit this link for our daily Strands hints, plus hints and answers for today’s New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. The current NYT Strands puzzle revolves around an enjoyable theme. Certain answers prove tricky to unscramble, so if you’re after hints or solutions, keep reading. I dive deep into Strands rules within this article. For today’s Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword answers, check out CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far. Today’s Strands puzzle clue. The Strands theme for today is: Get ready! If that doesn’t work, here’s a hint: Sit at your vanity.. Clue words to unlock in-game hints. Your objective is to locate concealed words that match the puzzle’s theme. If you’re at a loss, grab whatever words come to mind.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 12, #1036

Searching for the latest Connections answers? Click for today’s Connections hints, along with our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition, and Strands puzzles. Today’s NYT Connections puzzle offers a fun assortment of categories. Today’s purple one isn’t too tough—it’s actually quite enjoyable! Continue reading for hints and today’s Connections solutions. The Times offers a Connections Bot, similar to the Wordle one. After playing, go there to get a numeric score and have the program analyze your answers. Registered Times Games players can now geek out by tracking their stats, such as puzzles solved, win percentage, perfect scores achieved, and current win streak. Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time. Clues for the Connections groups today. Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group. Yellow group hint: Clothing element. Green group hint: Viewpoint or outlook. Blue group hint: Send out from something. Purple group hint: Barbie is one. Answers for today’s Connections groups.

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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 12, #1758

Searching for today’s Wordle solution? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, plus our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition, and Strands puzzles. Today’s Wordle puzzle is a challenging one, featuring a double letter that might mislead you. If you need a new starting word, check out our list of the most common letters in English words. If you’re looking for hints and the solution, keep reading.. Read more: New Study Reveals Wordle’s Top 10 Toughest Words of 2025. Hints for today’s Wordle. Before revealing today’s Wordle solution, here are a few hints. If you don’t want spoilers, look away now. Wordle hint #1: Repeats. The Wordle answer for today features one letter that repeats. Wordle hint #103: Vowels.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, April 12

Searching for the latest Mini Crossword solution? Click for hints on today’s Mini Crossword, plus our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need help with today’s Mini Crossword? 4-Across stumped me for a bit, despite growing up on a farm! Continue reading for all the answers. For daily solving hints and guidance, check out our Mini Crossword tips. If you’re seeking today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition, and Strands answers, head to CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword. Here are the clues and answers for the Mini Crossword. The solved NYT Mini Crossword puzzle from April 12, 2026. CNET screenshot from the New York Times. Smallest hints and solutions.