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Kia Enlists Former BMW Designer John Buckingham for Next-Generation Models

Kia has hired automotive designer John Buckingham, who previously worked at BMW, Bentley, and Faraday Future. He will join Kia's exterior design division and be responsible for the outer design of Kia's "new generation" models.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 13, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
Investigation Reveals Safety Concerns with Kia Vehicles: Potential Recall of Four Million Models

Following the publication of documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it has been revealed that as many as four million Kia vehicles could be equipped with an airbag inflator that the organization says poses a risk to occupants.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 6, 2023, 11:21 a.m.
2024 Kia Sorento Facelift Spotted Concealing New Headlight Design

The upcoming facelift of the Kia Sorento has been captured by spy cameras, shedding light on its refreshed design. While the South Korean automaker appears to have made limited progress since the prototype was first spied in September last year, there are some notable design features to discuss.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 29, 2023, 3:59 p.m.
Kia's Electric SUV EV9 Empowers Homes and the Grid

Kia is determined to enhance the convenience of owning its electric vehicles, prioritizing advanced battery technology and charging improvements. The carmaker's strategy, known as Kia Connect, fosters a constant connection among the vehicle, Kia services, and data providers. This enables real-time updates and information through Kia's Connected Car Cloud, facilitating live data streaming for drivers.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 25, 2023, 12:48 p.m.
Hyundai/Kia to Compensate Owners $200 Million for Easily Stolen Cars

In a landmark settlement in California, Hyundai and Kia have agreed to compensate owners of approximately 9 million vehicles, addressing the ongoing issue of car thefts linked to the "Kia Challenge" TikTok trend. With an estimated cost of $200 million, this settlement aims to alleviate the financial burdens faced by affected customers.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 19, 2023, 9:56 p.m.
Kia's First Electric Purpose-Built Vehicle: Revolutionizing the Future of Mobility

In a bold move towards sustainable transportation, Kia has announced its plans to introduce its first purpose-built electric vehicle (BEV) in 2025. With an ambitious goal of manufacturing one million units by 2030, Kia aims to establish itself as a frontrunner in the electric mobility revolution.

Maksim Tropko

May 17, 2023, 8:12 a.m.
Say Goodbye to the Kia Stinger with the Limited-Edition Tribute Edition Starting at $54,565

The Kia Stinger Tribute Edition is the last iteration of the sports sedan before it is replaced by an all-electric EV6 GT, and will be available in limited quantities with a starting price of $54,565.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 19, 2023, 11:35 a.m.
Hyundai aims to be one of the world’s top three electric car manufacturers by 2030

The Hyundai Motor Group has presented investment plans to become one of the top 3 BEV manufacturers by 2030. To this end, the South Korean group wants to invest up to 24 trillion won (equivalent to around 16.6 billion euros) to increase production and exports.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 12, 2023, 1:39 p.m.
Swivel seats, the coolest feature of the Kia EV9, won't be available in the U.S. market

After a long wait, the Kia EV9 has finally reached the North American market. However, when it reaches US-based dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2023, customers may be disappointed to find one brilliant feature missing: the swivel seats that allows the second-row passengers to rotate 180 degrees and face the third row.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 1:52 p.m.
Kia's First US-Made EV, 2024 EV9, Unveiled at New York Auto Show

Kia unveiled the all-electric 2024 EV9 SUV for the first time in North America at the 2023 New York International Auto Show. Targeted to go on sale in the U.S. in Q4 2023, and expected to be assembled in West Point, Georgia, starting in 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 6, 2023, 2:36 p.m.
Kia revealed details of the EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV

Following a design preview two weeks ago, Kia has revealed more information about its all-new EV9 electric flagship SUV, including powertrain specifications, dimensions, and features.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 29, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
Kia EV9 EV gets a sibling called EV5 Concept

Kia has unveiled the EV5 compact crossover as a concept vehicle that features several significant portions of the EV9 but adds new and distinct styling cues to provide a glimpse into the manufacturer's future direction. The EV5 was introduced during the company's Chinese EV Day.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 21, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
Kia Unveils its First Three-Row Electric Flagship SUV, the EV9

Kia Corporation has taken the wraps off its first three-row electric flagship SUV, the Kia EV9, with striking designs inside and out. The EV9 embodies Kia's "Opposites United" design philosophy, which combines elements of nature and modernity to create a harmonious whole.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 15, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
Kia unveils teaser videos of upcoming all-electric SUV EV9 ahead of world premiere

Kia has released two teaser videos of its upcoming all-electric SUV, the EV9, ahead of its world premiere later this month. The SUV has the potential to compete with the premium Rivian R1S at a lower price and will be the second model under Kia's new "EV" series nomenclature, following the EV6 crossover.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 2, 2023, 11:33 a.m.
Kia Rio to Exit UK Market and Europe Later This Year Without a Replacement

Kia Motors have announced that the Rio supermini is set to exit the UK market, as well as most other European markets later this year. Not only will the fourth generation model cease production, but it will also not be receiving a direct replacement according to Autocar.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 9, 2023, 11:47 a.m.
Acura Integra, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Kia EV6 named 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year Winners

The winners of the 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year (NACTOY) awards have been announced. The Acura Integra took home the award for Best Car, with the Ford F-150 Lightning being crowned Best Truck and the Kia EV6 named Best SUV.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 15, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
Meet Niro EV Cargo Van: the Electric Delivery Vehicle for Your Business Needs

Kia has added a new variant of the electric Niro EV to its delivery vehicles lineup: the Kia Niro EV Cargo van.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 5, 2023, 4:28 p.m.
Kia gives another look at the all-new EV9 electric SUV

Get ready for the all-new Kia EV9 electric SUV, coming in 2023! This three-row vehicle was first revealed as a concept at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show and now we can take an even closer peek into what it will look like when it hits production.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 28, 2022, 5:02 p.m.
Kia Stinger Tribute Edition revealed to mark the end of production

The Kia Stinger is officially approaching the end of its life cycle. The Tribute Edition serves as the last hurrah for the sporty grand tourer, which the South Korean automaker says will be indirectly replaced by the EV6 GT.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 21, 2022, 10:41 a.m.
People started googling "KN Car" after Kia adopted a new logo

After Kia Motors released their new logo, "KN Car" was trending on Google. Why? Because some people who saw the logo couldn't quite figure out what company it belonged to.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 22, 2022, 10:17 a.m.

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