Kia News

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  Kia Stinger is dead in the UK

  Kia’s flagship sports sedan has been pulled from UK showrooms to make way for the high-performance EV6 GT electric car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 11, 2022, 11:48 a.m.
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  Kia donates a rugged Sportage X-Pro to help save sea turtles

  The Kia Sportage will help Sea Turtle Inc. take care of the endangered sea turtle population. The modifications made to the Sportage were done with the help of experts who considered the sea turtles' habitats, natural landscape, and safety.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 29, 2022, 10:40 a.m.
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  Previously recalled 2008-2009 Kia Sportage recalled again over fire risk

  A set of formerly recalled 2008-2009 Kia Sportage units is facing yet another recall due to the same potential danger: fire risk. The South Korean firm is urging owners to park outdoors and away from buildings.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 28, 2022, 3:59 p.m.
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  All Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models will get software updates over the air by 2025

  By 2025, all Hyundai Motor Group models will offer enhanced performance and functionality through over-the-air (OTA) software updates that can be accessed anywhere in the world. This will keep all models up to date.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 12, 2022, 11:17 a.m.
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  Hyundai model owners susceptible to theft can now purchase a $170 security kit for protection

  This year, hundreds of Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen as a result of popular social media videos that show how easy it is to commandeer certain models that only use a traditional key. Without an engine immobilizer, these models are especially vulnerable to theft.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 3, 2022, 10:10 a.m.
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  Kia Sportage X-Pro rally car ready to compete in 2022 Rebelle Rally

  Kia America is headed to the all-women Rebelle Rally for the third year in a row, this time with a 2023 Sportage X-Pro that has been modified to handle the harsh topography that makes up the 1,500-mile navigational challenge.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 29, 2022, 11:48 a.m.
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  Around 70,000 Kia Sorento and Sportage vehicles are being recalled over a circuit board that can catch fire

  Kia America has issued a voluntary recall after it was found that there is a fire risk in its vehicles. The issue lies within the tow hitch harness module, which could catch fire while the vehicle is being driven or when the ignition is turned off.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2022, 4:05 p.m.
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  All Hyundai and Kia vehicles in Europe will get TomTom navigation as standard

  In the coming years, millions of Hyundai Motor Group vehicles will be equipped with TomTom maps with real-time traffic information.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 5, 2022, noon
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  Kia recalls more than 250,000 Optimas that may have a piece of the ceiling fall off

  A dangerous defect has been discovered in American-made Kia Optima cars, due to which at least one person has already been injured.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 10, 2022, 3:01 p.m.
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  Electric Kia Niro Plus turns into a micro picnic camper

  A small selection of branded accessories transforms the Kia Niro Plus into a zero-emissions micro-adventure shuttle. You do not even need to make changes to the design of the car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 30, 2022, 12:12 p.m.