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AutoExec Summary
A trademark application for the Kia Stinger name has been filed months after the model was discontinued, sparking speculation about a potential new model. The application, filed in December 2023, features the latest Kia brand logo but a different typeface for the Stinger name, hinting at a new car design. Reports of an electric successor to the Stinger, codenamed ‘GT1,’ had surfaced but were later rumored to be cancelled. Despite uncertainties, Kia has secured the trademark until 2033, leaving open the possibility of reviving the Stinger model in the future. This surprise move has renewed hopes for a new Kia Stinger in the market.
Brands mentioned: Kia
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