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The new Kia K4 is larger than the Forte and offers two engine options

Last week, Kia introduced the K4, revealing only its exterior. However, at the 2024 New York Auto Show, Kia is sharing more information about the 2025 K4 sedan, which will be available for purchase in the United States later this year.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 28, 2024, 10:50 a.m.
Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and World Electric Car at New York Auto Show

At the New York Auto Show, the Kia EV9 won both the 2024 World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle awards.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 28, 2024, 9:57 a.m.
Kia K4 sedan surprised with unusual design

Kia K4 is the successor to the Kia Forte sedan, also known in some markets as Kia Cerato. The official presentation of the new product will take place at the New York Auto Show on 27 March.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 22, 2024, 10:24 a.m.
Hyundai Motor will conduct the largest recall of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs yet

This is the largest recall since models on the E-GMP electric vehicle platform were introduced in 2021.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 18, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
Some Kia Telluride may need a software update for the door handles

Kia has recently issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) requiring dealers to carry out a software update on the Telluride's door handle.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 13, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
Kia is developing an EV8 electric sedan with a 113.2 kW?h battery and a range of up to 800 kilometres

Kia's new electric car is labelled GT1 in the company's internal documentation. Series production is due to start in 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 13, 2024, 4:08 p.m.
Kia is recalling 100,000 Sportage and Carnival cars over roof panels that can come off

If you own a 2022-2024 Kia Carnival or a 2023-2024 Sportage, pay attention the next time you're behind the wheel. A subtle rattle could be your first sign that the roof molding might detach while driving at high speeds.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 24, 2024, 12:09 p.m.
Hyundai and Kia Unveil ‘Active Air Skirt’ Technology to Help Electric Vehicles Go Faster and Farther

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation unveiled the ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) technology that minimizes the aerodynamic resistance generated during high-speed driving, effectively improving the driving range and driving stability of electric vehicles (EVs).

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 23, 2024, 10:34 a.m.
Kia Reveals New Electric Van Concepts with Swappable Bodies

Need a minivan taxi on Monday and a truck on Tuesday? Kia has the solution with its PV1, PV5, and PV7 electric vans, featuring easily interchangeable bodies thanks to electromagnetic couplings.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 9, 2024, 1:03 p.m.
Hyundai And Kia Offer New Ignition Cylinder Protector To Help Prevent Thefts

The latest anti-theft device can be installed on a handful of different models, including the Forte, Sportage and Soul.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 3, 2024, 12:33 p.m.
Kia Soul and Seltos recalled after two air bags inflate for no apparent reason

Kia is recalling 2,300 Soul and Seltos vehicles in the United States. This follows two incidents of side airbags deploying spontaneously.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2023, 3:18 p.m.
Hyundai and Kia develop wheel with integrated snow chain technology

Shape memory alloy located inside a wheel and tire deploys easily to act as a snow chain at the touch of a button. New innovation will save time as drivers don’t have to load snow chains.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 11, 2023, 2:02 p.m.
Kia EV9 buyers can access 1,000 kWh of free charging through the Electrify America app

Electrify America and Kia America announced their charging agreement to provide 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of free charging to first-time owners of the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 all-electric three-row SUV.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 8, 2023, 5:49 p.m.
Kia Sorento Facelift: Not Yet Available in the US

While South Korea gets to enjoy the refreshed 2024 Kia Sorento, it seems the United States will have to wait at least another year. This marks a rare instance where the U.S. market misses out on an updated version of a new model.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 13, 2023, 3:28 p.m.
More Hyundai and Kia cars get wireless CarPlay

Hyundai and Kia have separately announced that they are beginning to roll out a firmware update that adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto support to some of their models.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:55 a.m.
Kia Carnival minivan updated to prevent second-row seats from collapsing in a crash

Kia has announced an important update for the 2024 Carnival model to address safety concerns regarding the second-row seating.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 3, 2023, 12:08 p.m.
2025 Kia Carnival debuts in Korea with updated design and hybrid variant

Kia has released initial images and details of the updated Carnival, set to hit the Korean market next month. The flagship minivan now showcases Kia's most recent design elements and includes a hybrid engine choice, three years following the launch of its fourth generation.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 27, 2023, 3:05 p.m.
Kia Australia partners with local company to reuse, repurpose and recycle EV batteries

Kia Australia is taking steps to extend the lifespan of batteries in its electric vehicles by forming a collaboration with a domestic company that specializes in battery reuse, repurposing, and recycling.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 27, 2023, 2:05 p.m.
2025 Kia K5 gets updated lighting and curved displays in the interior

In the midst of the growing popularity of crossovers, Kia hasn't slowed down in refreshing its sedan lineup. The K5, previously known as the Optima, is receiving a mid-cycle update nearly four years after its current fifth-generation model made its debut.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 26, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
iOS and Android phone users can unlock and share access to Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brand vehicles with Digital Key 2

Hyundai Motor Group today announced it will collaborate with smartphone platform companies to allow a wider variety of iOS and Android phone users to gain digital access to Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brand vehicles via the Digital Key 2 convenience feature.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 24, 2023, 10:58 a.m.

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