On February 10, Kia Europe conduced real-world performance for Kia EV2 prototype model at the Norwegian Automotive Federation (NAF) El Prix Winter Test. It covered 310.6 km in extremely cold conditions, with temperatures as low as -21°C in Norway’s Jotunheimen mountains.
The tested EV2 GT-line prototype had a 61.0kWh

Kia is discontinuing the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Niro in the U.S., while the standard hybrid (HEV) and all-electric (EV) models remain in the portfolio. Kia cited “changing market conditions” for the decision to drop the plug-in hybrid Niro, though it will still offer two plug-in hybrids, the Sportage an

On February 3, multiple sources reported that the State Company for Automotive Industry (SCAI), a subsidiary of the Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals, assembled the first batch of 360 single-cabin Kia field vehicles. This batch is the first of 1,000 automobiles scheduled for production in the following months.

On January 30, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced the development of ‘Vision Pulse’ that utilizes ultra-wide band (UWB) signals to detect precise object positions in real time and issue timely alerts, increasing driving safety.
Vision Pulse employs UWB modules installed in vehicles to emit signals. I

Announced on February 3, 2026, Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will allocate up to AUD 60 million to support lower-cost electric vehicle financing, aiming to accelerate adoption among households, small businesses, and commercial fleets.
The funding supports a financing arrangement with Hyundai Cap

On January 14, Kia Brazil announced the opening of pre-orders for the new Sorento 4x4, marking the return of the seven-seat SUV to the Brazilian market.
The Sorento 4x4 is powered by a 2.2-liter Smartstream diesel engine delivering 194 hp and 45 kgfm of torque, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmi

On January 10, ADM Group of Companies, the official distributor of the Kia brand in Uzbekistan, presented the updated Kia Sportage and Kia Carens models. 
For the Uzbek market, the Kia Sportage 2.0 MPI and 2.5 GDI gasoline engines are offered in conjunction with an automatic transmission. It has a panoramic curved di

On January 13, Kia announced the expansion of its K4 lineup in Europe with the introduction of new Kia K4 Sportswagon. The K4 is being produced at Kia Mexico (KMMX) in Pesqueria, Nuevo Leon in Latin America.
The Kia K4 Sportswagon is available with a range of gasoline and mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrains. The engine o

On January 9, Kia Brazil announced that the new Sportage received a five-star safety rating from the Latin NCAP.
The result reflects strong performance in adult and child occupant protection, structural integrity, and active safety systems.
Kia stated that a redesigned version introduced in 2025 incorporated addition

On January 8, Kia America announced pricing for the upcoming all-new 2027 Telluride 3-row SUV (ICE). With seating for up to 8 passengers, the MSRP for a FWD LX trim starts at $39,190 and offers a standard 2.5-liter turbocharged ICE engine.
Having larger dimensions than previous generation the 2027 Telluride provides

On January 9, Kia revealed the EV2, a new electric B-segment SUV, marking Kia’s entry point vehicle into its expanding electric vehicle lineup, at Brussels Motor Show 2026.
The Kia EV2 will be produced at Kia’s Žilina plant in Slovakia. The production will begin with the standard-range version in February 2026, foll

On January 9, Kia Europe announced the expansion of its GT portfolio at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show with the debut of three fully electric performance models: the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT.
The new GT lineup integrates upgraded hardware with a dedicated EV GT ecosystem, including exclusive drive modes, electronical

On January 6, Kia UK announced a record-breaking sales performance in 2025, with 113,436 vehicle registrations, placing the brand as the fourth best-selling automaker in the UK with a 5.6% market share.
Retail registrations rose 19% y-o-y, supported by strong demand across combustion, hybrid, and electric models. The

On December 23, after releasing pricing details of the new 2026 K4 Hatchback for the U.S., Kia announced pricing for the 2026 K4 Sedan. While it appears Kia is trying to temper its price increases in the wake of tariff costs for some of its other models, the entire K4 lineup has become more expensive compared to the

On December 23, 2025, Kia India announced that it had started production of the all-new Seltos at its Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh plant, with prices to be announced on January 2, 2026. The new Seltos is built on Kia’s India-first global K3 platform and comes with three engine options: Smartstream G1.5 gasoline, Smartst

On December 18, Kia announced pricing for the all-new 2026 K4 Hatchback, a new body style with added cargo versatility and a roomier interior, that joins the K4 sedan at U.S. dealerships in early 2026.
As affordability becomes an important issue in the U.S., the entry-level FWD K4 EX starts at USD 24,890, with the K

On December 16, Minnesota's attorney general announced a U.S. nationwide settlement with Hyundai and Kia in which the companies agreed to offer free repairs to 9 million vehicles from 2011 through 2022, which could cost the two companies over USD 500 million.
Under the settlement, Hyundai and Kia will install a zinc

On December 10, Kia India unveiled the all‑new Kia Seltos subcompact SUV in a global premiere from India. The SUV now measures 4,460 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, and has a 2,690 mm wheelbase and is built on Kia’s global K3 platform. The bookings open from midnight on December 11, 2025, and the price announcement

On December 10, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 20 models, in its final batch of testing for 2025.
The new Mercedes CLA achieved strong five-star ratings across all four categories. It scored 94% for Adult Occupant Protection and 89% for Child Occupant Protection. The model also performed well in tes

On December 10, VisIC Technologies Ltd. announced the successful second closing of its Round B funding, securing USD 26 million. The round was led by a global semiconductor leader, with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia joining as strategic investors. The lead investor's focus on advancing critical semiconductor technolo