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Kia Sportage gets mid-cycle update with changes both inside and out

The Kia Sportage has minimal changes for 2025 in the US, but a facelift is coming in South Korea. It effectively serves as a mid-cycle update, bringing tweaks inside and out along with mechanical upgrades and more customization options.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 5, 2024, 4:48 p.m.
Kia sets new EV sales record in the USA

Kia America achieved both its best-ever October sales, with 68,908 units sold, and best-ever October dealer sales. These records were driven by impressive growth and standout performances across its lineup of electrified vehicles and SUVs.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 5, 2024, 2:23 p.m.
First photos of Kia EV2, which will be under 30,000 euros, on road tests

Kia's new electric hatchback, the EV2, has been spotted on public roads for the first time. The car company plans to launch this affordable electric vehicle in Europe by 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 4, 2024, 2:06 p.m.
Kia Tasman is here with gasoline and diesel engines to rival the Toyota Hilux

Kia has unveiled its first midsize pickup, the Tasman, set to arrive in dealerships in 2025. The new truck aims to challenge established rivals like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger in the competitive pickup market.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 29, 2024, 1:17 p.m.
After 16 years on sale, Kia Proceed is axed from the UK

Kia has decided to pull the plug on the Proceed model in the UK. The Korean car maker made this call after the car spent 16 years on sale, citing low sales as the main reason.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 22, 2024, 3:57 p.m.
Kia Niro Tri-Fuel is the first OEM hybrid LPG car. Can travel 1,600 km on a full tank

Kia has launched a new hybrid crossover that can run on LPG. The Kia Niro Tri-Fuel promises to go over 1,600 km on a single fill-up, giving drivers a solution for long trips without worrying about running out of fuel.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 22, 2024, 9:35 a.m.
Facelifted Kia Sportage shows new curved widescreen display in spy shots

Kia's getting ready to show off a fresh look for its Sportage model. Spy photographers have caught a glimpse of the updated Euro-spec version, and it's got some cool new features inside and out.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 18, 2024, 12:47 p.m.
Spy shots reveal Kia EV4 interior secrets, including widescreen dashboard

Spy photographers have caught a first glimpse inside the heavily camouflaged prototype of the Kia EV4 sedan. It reveals a widescreen dashboard.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 9, 2024, 12:39 p.m.
Kia UK and Electrogenic create one-off all-electric restomod to mark Kia’s 80th anniversary

Kia UK has unveiled a unique electric car to celebrate the company's 80th birthday. The Kia Pride EV, a fully road-legal 'restomod', made its debut on October 6 at Bicester Heritage 'Scramble'.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 7, 2024, 4:22 p.m.
One Kia dealership in Florida loses 672 cars to Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has pummeled a Kia dealership in Florida, destroying 672 vehicles and causing a massive financial blow.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 1, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
Vulnerability in Kia services allowed hackers to access millions of cars

Millions of Kia cars built after 2013 had a serious security flaw. Hackers could control these vehicles using just a license plate number.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 30, 2024, 4:05 p.m.
Kia America To Offer NACS Adapters In Early 2025

Kia America will start providing North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for EV6 and EV9 models in early 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 26, 2024, 3:32 p.m.
Hyundai, Kia cars will be part of Samsung's SmartThings ecosystem

Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Samsung Electronics have joined forces to make cars and smartphones work better together. The companies signed a deal at Samsung's research campus in Seoul to lead the way in connecting software-powered vehicles with mobile devices.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 26, 2024, 10:52 a.m.
Kia OTA update adds SoundCloud and enhances EV Route Planner and voice control

Kia has rolled out a new over-the-air (OTA) update for its vehicles, packing in 153 changes to improve the driving experience. The update is available for telematics-equipped Kia models from 2022 onwards.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 25, 2024, 12:34 p.m.
Software fix works: Hyundai, Kia thefts way down

Hyundai and Kia are seeing a big drop in car thefts thanks to a new software update. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) found that theft claims for these cars have gone down by 53 percent as of July 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 13, 2024, 1:43 p.m.
Facelifted prototype of the Kia Sportage shows off its new boxy face and vertical headlights

The facelifted Kia Sportage has been spotted undergoing testing at the Nürburgring, showcasing significant design updates. 

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 6, 2024, 9:24 a.m.
Kia teases K8 sedan facelift coming just three years after introduction

Kia has teased the refreshed K8 executive sedan, showcasing a new design set for a facelift.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 30, 2024, 11:04 a.m.
Mexican-built Kia model for US market could eventually replace Ceed in Europe

Kia is set to challenge the Volkswagen Golf with its new petrol-powered hatchback, the Kia K4, which targets global markets, including potential future launch in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 25, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
Kia Sportage prototype spotted in Germany with new face and updated rear end

Kia offers two versions of the Sportage: a smaller crossover for Europe and a larger model for America. Both are due for a facelift, and spies have caught the European variant testing in Germany.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 10:31 a.m.
Kia PV5 electric van spotted in production form

The Kia PV5 makes its spy debut in Germany. A camouflaged prototype of the midsize van was spotted next to a VW ID.Buzz with a standard van body.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 11, 2024, 2:07 p.m.

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