On May 12, Kia Ecuador officially launched the EV3, a fully electric SUV that reinforces the brand’s leadership in sustainable mobility.
Powered by a high-density battery, the EV3 Wave version offers a range of over 600 km. It supports fast charging, recovering 80% of the battery in about 30 minutes. It has four driv

On May 13, Kia Corporation showcased its new PV5 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit in London.
Developed in partnership with UK-based Motability Operations Ltd., the electric WAV (eWAV) is part of Kia’s broader Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) initiative aimed at enhanci

On May 10, Kia Lucky Motors Corporation (LMC) launched the fourth-generation Kia Sorento, a three-row SUV, in three variants: the 3.5L V6 FWD priced at PKR 13.5 million, the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid FWD at PKR 14.7 million, and the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD at PKR 16 million. Bookings for the vehicle commenced on May 11, 2025.

The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show reaffirmed its status as the UK's premier event for the road transport industry.
The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from April 29 to May 1, reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier event for the road transport industry. This year’s show spotlighted the sector’

On May 7, Kia Middle East and Africa unveiled the Kia K4 sedan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the official regional launch of the model.
The Kia K4 measures 4,710 mm in length, making it 70 mm longer than the Kia Cerato. The vehicle is available with a range of powertrain options to suit different driving preferenc

On May 8, Kia India unveiled the Carens Clavis 3-row vehicle available in 6- and 7-seater configurations. The name "Clavis" is derived from the Latin phrase Clavis Aurea, meaning "Golden Key".  
It measures 4,550 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,708 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,780 mm.
The Carens Clavis will be offere

On May 2, Kia introduced an entry-level version of its popular EV6 in the UK, adding a new ‘Air’ model with a slightly smaller battery, with price starting from GBP 39,235.
The new EV6 ‘Air’ standard range comes with a smaller 63kWh battery, offering up to 265 miles of range (WLTP) and up to 400 miles in city driving

On May 1, Kia India announced that its upcoming MPV will be called Clavis. The vehicle is scheduled to launch on May 8, 2025.
The front design includes a triangular headlight setup with reverse L-shaped daytime running lights (DRLs). The vehicle has an upright stance, and updates include revised bumpers and new allo

On April 29, Kia UK revealed detailed specifications and pricing for the new Kia PV5, its first fully electric commercial vehicle, with pre-orders starting May 1, 2025.
Built on the E-GMP.S platform, the PV5 offers two battery options: a 51.5-kWh standard range providing up to 179 miles (Passenger) or 181 miles (Carg

On April 24, Kia America announced that owners of its EV now have access to the more than 21,500 DC fast chargers within the Tesla Supercharger network. With access to the Tesla Supercharger network, Kia expands its number of charging stations in the U.S. by more than 80%.
With more than 22,000 accessible DC fast cha

On April 24, during the 2025 Sustainability Summit organized by Grupo Ekos, Kia Ecuador announced its Carbon Neutral International Certification and launched its first Sustainability Report.
The certification confirms Kia has measured, managed, and offset its greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing its leadership in su

On April 21, the Hyundai Motor Group and POSCO Group announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for business cooperation in the fields of steel and battery materials. 
Under the agreement, POSCO plans to make an equity investment in Hyundai Motor Group’s recently announced Electric Arc Furnace (EA

On April 17, Kia announced that it is launching its AI-powered voice assistant, called AI Assistant, across Europe, following its introduction in the Korean and US markets last year. The AI Assistant enables users to talk to their Kia in a natural, conversational way and helps them easily access and understand their

On April 16, Kia America unveiled the all-new 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The midsize EV4 is Kia’s first global EV sedan.
The EV4 sedan is expected to be available in three trim levels – Light, Wind and GT-Line. The sedan is being produced at Kia’s Autoland Gwangmyeong EVO Plant in South K

On April 16, one year after the debut of the all-new 2025 K4 sedan, the K4 Hatchback made its official debut at the New York International Auto Show.
Expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2025, the 2026 K4 Hatchback builds on the success of its sedan counterpart with greater cargo flexibility and interior sp

Webasto announced that it is producing traction batteries and openable roof systems for the new Kia EV3. Both components are produced in South Korea, the roof at the Ulsan plant, and the battery in Dangjin plant.
Webasto is supplying two battery versions for the e-SUV: with 58.3 and 81.4 kilowatt-hours (kWh). Webasto

On April 11, Kia India announced that the Kia Syros SUV has received a 5-star safety rating for both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP).
The Syros scored 30.21 out of 32 in AOP and 44.42 out of 49 in COP. The rating was based on its

On April 10, Kia hosted an exclusive installation during Milan Design Week titled “Transcend Journey,” reflecting the perspectives of designers involved in the development of the brand’s revolutionary new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) and electric vehicle (EV) models. As part of the exhibit, Kia also announced new de

On April 9 at its Investor Day presentation, Kia unveiled its mid-to-long-term business targets, with plans to sell 4.19 million units by 2030, half of which being hybrids and EVs. Part of the plan is to expand its pickup truck business, with the Tasman becoming available in Korea, Australia and emerging markets with

On April 8, it was announced that KIA started production of the all-new 2026 KIA K4 Hatchback at its Pesquería plant in Nuevo León.
The model, which is part of a comprehensive update to KIA’s Mexican lineup, replacing the KIA Río with the K3 and the KIA Forte with the K4, was introduced with the assembly of the first