Kia News

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  Production of the Kia EV5 will take place in both China and Korea

  More details on the Kia EV5 were revealed during the company's first annual EV Day, with powertrain specifications confirmed and the mid-size SUV set to arrive in markets outside of China. The Korean automaker also revealed that a hot EV5 GT is also on the horizon.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 12, 2023, 11:51 a.m.
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  Kia Concept EV4 utilizes natural dying with madder root and walnut shells

  Its four-door format might suggest that it should be classified as a sedan. However, Kia calls it "an entirely new type of EV sedan that stands as a symbol of innovation.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 12, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
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  Kia Concept EV3 uses mycelium from mushroom roots as an alternative to leather

  Kia has revealed the design of the inside of their EV3 concept car and the new, environmentally friendly materials and techniques used to make them. These improvements will be crucial as the company moves towards providing sustainable transportation options.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 12, 2023, 10:47 a.m.
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  Kia to use Tesla's NACS charging connector in the U.S. starting in 2024

  Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to build the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port into new electric vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to enable EV owners to use a significantly greater number of high-speed chargers than currently available to them.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 6, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
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  Kia Ray EV gets 6,000 pre-orders in Korea, starts at $20,400

  Kia unveiled its new entry-level urban EV on Thursday. As its cheapest electric model, the Kia Ray EV has received 6,000 pre-orders in Korea with a starting price of around $20,400 (27.35 million won).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2023, 12:42 p.m.
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  Kia recalls 18,000 Stingers over faulty fuel pump that could cause them to lose power

  A problem affecting the 2018-2021 Kia Stinger is prompting a safety recall in North America. The malfunction, caused by a manufacturing defect, stems from the fuel pump and could cause the vehicle to lose power at highway speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 1:55 p.m.
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  Kia EV5: All-electric compact SUV for millennial families

  The new Kia EV5 was unveiled today at the Chengdu Motor Show. The Korean automaker showed the first official images of the exterior and interior of the new EV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 25, 2023, 10:45 a.m.