On September 5, Kia announced that the new K4 sedan and hatchback, produced in Mexico, achieved a five-star safety rating from Latin NCAP, the highest classification granted by the program.
The K4 scored 91.87% for adult occupants, 90.38% for child occupants, 77.10% for pedestrian and vulnerable road user protection,

On September 9, Kia Europe announced its return to IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, presenting its full electric portfolio to the European public under the theme “Windows of Inspiration.”
The brand aims to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable mobility and strengthen its presence in Europe’s growing EV market. Visitors

On September 9, Kia announced that it will showcase its broad electric vehicle (EV) lineup at IAA Mobility 2025, including the European debut of the EV5.
The fully electric EV5, a C-SUV, built on the E-GMP platform, offers up to 530 km range, 30-minute fast charging, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, and 1,200 kg to

On September 1, Kia announced UK pricing and specifications for the EV5, a fully electric family SUV with seating for five. The prices of the new EV5 start at GBP 39,295, with orders now open and first deliveries expected later in 2025.
The Kia EV5 is offered in three trim levels, ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’. It

Hyundai’s journey in the Indonesian market resembles a K-Drama script, rich with elements that have made these narratives from the automaker’s home country resonate with audiences around the globe.
Much like a classic K-Drama, Hyundai’s story features a struggling protagonist, a sudden rise, unexpected twists, and cl

On August 28, FORVIA, in a social media post, announced that it had inaugurated a new plant dedicated to Hyundai-Kia Motor India (HKMI), near its facility, in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The plant manufactures two rear muffler variants and car sets. The plant is designed exclusively for Kia. The plant has an in-house

On August 25, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it would increase its investment in the U.S. by USD 5 billion to USD 26 billion from 2025 to 2028. Hyundai had previously announced in March 2025 that it would invest USD 21 billion over the next four years to advance various strategic initiatives in the country.
In to

Kia Canada announced a partnership with Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc., a company specializing in EV energy management. Under the partnership, customers purchasing Kia EVs can choose to include the cost of the Variablegrid Energy Management System (EMS) and home charger in their financing options, streamlining the

On August 20, Kia announced the start of series production of its first fully electric vehicle manufactured in Europe, the five-door Kia EV4, at its AutoLand Slovakia facility in Žilina.
The EV4 is built on the Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform and offers battery options of 58.3 kWh, and 81.4 kWh, providing a rang

Reported on August 8, 2025, Kia Philippines, operated by ACMobility, ranks among the top 10 automotive brands in the market for H1.
According to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), Kia sold 4,195 units in the first half of 2025, a 71% increase compared to the same period in 2024,

Hyundai Motor Group's export of EVs from Korea to the U.S. fell 88.0% YoY in the first five months of 2025, as it shifted production of U.S.-bound vehicles to its new Metaplant in Georgia amid sluggish demand, according to multiple Korean media reports on July 22.
According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Associat

Nexen has now expanded its OEM arrangement with Kia to include EV6 models built in West Point, Georgia, for the North American market.
Nexen Tire began delivering original equipment tires for the Kia EV6 in 2021 for vehicles available in Korea and selected export markets.
(multiple sources on July 21, 2025)

On July 17, Kia revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new EV4 Fastback, a sleek, four-door electric saloon bodied sibling to the EV4, built on Kia’s Electric-Global Modular Platform.
The Fastback measures 4,730 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,480 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. It is 300 mm longer and 5 mm l

On July 16, Durham, North Carolina-based IONNA, the nationwide joint-venture EV charging network, announced a new collaboration with Wawa, the privately-held, 24/7 travel stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs across the U.S.
Marking IONNA's single largest EV chargin

On July 16, LG Electronics (LG) announced that its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) will power in-car streaming for Kia Corporation’s new European models. Debuting on the recently introduced EV3, the platform will also be extended to the upcoming EV4, EV5, and new Sportage. 
The automotive-optimized webO

On July 14, Kia introduced Google Points of Interest (POIs) in its vehicles, starting with the new EV4, which is specially designed for Europe. This feature will enhance the navigation system by providing users with detailed information about nearby locations, improving convenience and connectivity for drivers.
The G

On July 15, Kia Corporation unveiled the all-new Carens Clavis EV minivan, marking the company’s first electric vehicle developed and manufactured in India.  The vehicle will be offered with two battery options: a 42 kWh battery delivering 99 kW power and 225 Nm torque with a 404 km ARAI-certified range (MIDC), and a

On July 8, 2025, it was reported that KIA México reinforced its commitment to national development by inaugurating a new parts distribution center in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo León.
The logistics hub, launched on July 3 in alliance with Hyundai Mobis, aims to improve post-sales service in northern Mexico by offering 24

On July 8, Kia launched the Kia EV5, a fully electric C-segment SUV, joining the Kia’s expanding EV lineup, which includes the EV3, EV4, EV6, and EV9.
The new Kia EV5, built on Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) architecture, measures 4,610 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,7

On July 2, Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and digital transformation company, announced that Kia Slovakia will upgrade parts of its body shop using Rockwell’s latest servo technologies.
The body shop lifters use servo motors and drives to lift and position key car parts during the production of Kia’s C