On October 1, Kia announced that the all-new 2027 EV3 has arrived in U.S. showrooms as the most attainable model in Kia’s growing EV lineup, starting at USD 29,890 for the Light FWD and offering up to 321 miles of all-electric range.
Designed as an entry EV SUV, the EV3 delivers efficient, all-electric performance in

On September 30, SoundHound AI, Inc. announced the deployment of its voice and generative AI technology in the Kia Sorento in India. With the Sorento in India, the Kia AI Assistant with Real-Time Generative AI makes its global debut, marking a first for the Sorento lineup. 
Combining SoundHound’s proprietary voice AI

On September 24, Kia Europe revealed details of its PV5 Chassis lineup with a new 71.2-kWh Long Range battery, broadening the capability of its fully electric chassis-cab platform for commercial fleets and conversion specialists.
Built on Kia’s PBV-dedicated E-GMP.S platform, the PV5 Chassis is designed for applicati

On September 24, Green NCAP tested seven cars across electric, hybrid, and gasoline categories to measure their environmental impact. The lineup included Renault Clio TCe 115 Techno, Kia EV4 Earth electric, MAZDA 6e 258 Takumi electric, Renault Symbioz E-Tech Full Hybrid 160, MG MG3 1.5 gasoline, VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI El

On September 21, Boston Dynamics announced the launch of the Robotics Metaplant Application Center (RMAC) at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). RMAC serves as a testbed and training center for integrating Atlas robots directly into Hyundai’s automobile manufacturing operations.
Atlas humanoid robots are b

Ionna has increased the pace of EV charging station installations in the past six months by adding 50% more chargers and 74% more locations to bring its 400-kw chargers to more people across the U.S.
Ionna now has 1,488 charging ports at 174 stations throughout the country, according to the Department of Energy’s Alt

On September 15, ADM Jizzakh launched production of the Kia Sonet Prime subcompact SUV and inaugurated its new pressing shop in Uzbekistan.
The launch of the pressing shop at ADM Jizzakh will increase local production, which currently exceeds 40%. The facility will produce 19 body components and have an annual capaci

On September 15, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan met with the President of Strategy at Hyundai Motor Group and the Senior Vice President of Kia Motors. They discussed production expansion at the automotive cluster established in Jizzakh and localization of automotive components.
Kia is establishing a comp

On September 15, Astana Motors announced that it has signed several cooperation agreements with Korean auto component manufacturers during the first Central Asia-Republic of Korea summit.
Astana Motors and Youngsan Glonet Corporation will localize automotive seat upholstery and exhaust system components, including mu

On September 14, Kia Corporation unveiled the Kia PV7 at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany. The PV7 is the second model in Kia’s dedicated all-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup. The PV7 will be available in Cargo and Passenger variants.
The PV7 is built on Kia’s E-GMP.S platform and features a

Reported on September 9, 2026, Kia Philippines announced its plan to launch the fully electric EV3 SUV in September 2026 and the electric van PV5 in October 2026.
The EV3 will be offered in GL and GLS variants, both equipped with a single front-mounted electric motor delivering 204 hp (150 kW) and 283 Nm of torque. I

On September 9, Kia Mexico launched the 2027 Seltos, introducing a redesigned compact SUV with new powertrain options.
The 2027 Seltos measures 4,460 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, 1,600 mm in height, and has a 2,690 mm wheelbase. The entry-level LX and EX variants are powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter fou

On September 3, Kia announced the new K4 Hybrid for European customers, expanding the K4 powertrain lineup. The new K4 Hybrid will be available in both Hatchback and Sportswagon body styles with production scheduled to begin on October 15, 2026.
The new K4 hybrid variant features a 1.6-liter GDI engine paired with a

On September 9, Hyundai Motor Group signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support industrial development and sustainable growth in Africa. The agreement combines Hyundai’s expertise in mobility, energy, and infrastructure with AfDB’s development financing and business support cap

On September 1, Al Tayer Motors announced that it has been appointed the exclusive importer-distributor for Kia in the United Arab Emirates. Premier Motors will represent Kia in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Kia offers one of the UAE's most diverse mobility portfolios, spanning passenger vehicles, SUVs, electric vehicles

On August 31, Kia Corporation unveiled teaser images and a video of the Kia PV7, the brand’s second dedicated, all-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) model, ahead of its global debut at IAA Transportation.
The PV7 is built on the dedicated E-GMP.S platform and follows the introduction of the PV5 as the brand’s se

On August 26, Kia America announced pricing for the refreshed 2027 Niro, which adds a bolder design, expanded technology and newly available driver assistance features. Offered exclusively as a hybrid after dropping the EV variant, pricing starts at USD 29,890.
The base price for the 2027 Niro hybrid represents a USD

On August 20, Hyundai Motor Group selected Kaluza as its global technology partner for EV smart charging. The partnership will integrate Kaluza’s technology with Hyundai and Kia’s digital ecosystem.
The service will enable EV drivers to optimise charging based on cost and carbon emissions. In the UK, OVO will be the

On August 20, CEO José Muñoz told CNBC, following the Genesis GV90 SUV reveal, that Hyundai Motor is considering plans to increase future production capacity at its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) from 500,000 planned units to between 700,000 and 800,000 units by 2028. 
For its part, Hyundai responded a

On August 20, 2026, Kia India unveiled the first official images of the Kia Sorento and started production at its Anantapur plant, with the first locally made unit rolling off the line. The Sorento is scheduled to launch in India on September 4, 2026, while pre-bookings are already open.
The Sorento will be Kia’s fi