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Hyundai, Kia inflated fuel economy claims on 900,000 cars, EPA says

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Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Jan 29, 2010
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Hyundai, Kia inflated fuel economy claims on 900,000 cars, EPA says - latimes.com

South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America overstated the fuel economy on nearly a million late model vehicles and will issue owners special debit cards to reimburse the extra money they are paying for fuel.

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The mileage on most vehicle labels will be reduced by 1 to 2 miles per gallon, and the largest adjustment will be 6 mpg highway for the Kia Soul, federal regulators said. Both automakers will place new labels reflecting the corrected mileage estimates on cars currently at dealers.