On June 4, the Alabama Department of Commerce announced that South Korean automotive supplier Kamtec Auto USA will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Auburn, with a USD 9.2 million investment that will create 50 jobs over three years. 
Kamtec Auto USA President Chang-Yeong Seo noted that Auburn’s proximity

On June 10, Global NCAP released the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results, in which the Kia Sonet received a one-star rating for adult occupant protection and the GWM Haval Jolion received a two-star rating.
According to the crash test report, the GWM Haval Jolion provided good protection for the head, neck

Reported on June 8, 2026, Kia Malaysia has reached an agreement with Stellantis Malaysia for local assembly (CKD) operations.
Under the agreement, Kia vehicles will be assembled at Stellantis’ Gurun plant in Kedah, with production scheduled to commence in Q3 2026. The Gurun plant is expected to handle assembly of exi

On June 4, Koosha Khodro Company announced the imminent start of direct sales of Kia models in Iran due to the market reception and existing demand. The company stated that the details regarding the sales conditions will be announced through official channels. The company is focusing on importing Kia cars and supplyi

On June 3, Kia America announced pricing for the all-new, second-generation 2027 Kia Seltos compact SUV starting at just USD 24,990. The all-new 2027 Seltos is larger and more refined, with increased passenger space, enhanced utility and advanced technology in its Telluride-inspired SUV design.
Introduced at the New

On June 2, the Hyundai Motor Group began production of the Kia Sportage Hybrid at the Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Ellabell, Georgia.
Until now, Kia has produced all Sportage Hybrids for the U.S. market at its plant in Gwangju, South Korea before exporting them overseas.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid joins the Hyundai Ioni

On May 28, Vattenfall announced that it is launching a bidirectional charging (Vehicle-to-Grid, V2G) pilot project in collaboration with Kia and Hyundai Motor Company. The pilot will allow electric vehicles to both store electricity and feed it back into the power grid to help balance electricity supply and demand.
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On May 28, NEXEN TIRE announced that it is supplying original equipment (OE) tires for the Kia all-new Seltos in North America and Europe. For North America, the N'PRIZ S tire is supplied in a 16-inch fitment in the United States and Canada. It delivers excellent mileage performance and a quiet, comfortable ride.
For

・ Kia PBV Japan (Kia PBV Japan Corporation), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz) that handles the import and sale of Kia brand vehicles in Japan, held a press conference on May 13 to commemorate the debut of the Kia brand in Japan, the first arrival of its PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) electric v

On May 13, Kia India launched a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) finance program for the Carens Clavis EV. Under the dual-loan structure, separate loan accounts are created for the vehicle chassis and battery, with EMI starting at INR 51,520 and a battery repayment plan of INR 3.3 per kilometre.
The Standard pack (ex-sho

According to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), Kazakhstan's total automobile production in 2025, including passenger cars, buses, and trucks, reached 171,144 units, a significant increase of 17.8% from 145,290 units in 2024.
The country's new car sales in 2025 came to 234,852 units, a 14.4% increase compared to

On May 4, Kia Europe announced that it will begin production of the updated Kia XCeed C segment crossover model from May 29, 2026, at the Kia Zilina plant, Slovakia. It features a modern design with updated technology and convenience features. The model will be built alongside the Kia Sportage, Kia EV4, and Kia EV2.

On April 22, Bcomp and Kia Corporation announced an integration of Bcomp's ampliTex natural fibre composites in both the interior and exterior of the Kia Vision Meta Turismo concept car, unveiled at Milan Design Week 2026. This is the first time ampliTex has been applied to exterior body parts in a Kia concept, with

On April 27, Jizzakh Regional Administration announced that the production of the new Kia K3 compact sedan had been launched at the ADM Jizzakh plant. The model will be launched on the market at the end of April. The project is implemented in accordance with Kia's international technological standards and covers all

On April 22, Kia revealed the Vision Meta Turismo concept at Milan Design Week in Italy, showcasing its future vision of mobility with a mix of performance and comfort inspired by classic 1960s touring cars. The concept blends sporty driving with a lounge-like interior and focuses on three main ideas i.e., performanc

On April 16, Kia Brazil announced the start of sales of the fourth-generation Carnival, now offered exclusively as a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) in Brazil.
The Carnival HEV combines a 1.6-liter Gamma II gasoline engine producing 180 hp and 26.5 kgfm of torque with a 54-kW electric motor and a 1.485 kWh lithium-ion

On April 15, ADM Group of Companies announced that the ADM Jizzakh plant will produce a new Kia sedan. The model is scheduled to be launched on the market at the end of April. The official name of the model has not yet been revealed. Its first show in Uzbekistan will take place on April 27, 2026.
The plant is prepari

On April 15, Kia introduced the all-new Seltos, marking the second generation of its subcompact SUV and its debut in the European market.
The all-new Seltos is built on Kia’s K3 platform, offering better performance and stability with improved body strength, noise insulation, and handling. It comes with all-wheel dr

On April 14, IONNA, the joint venture charging network founded by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota, announced a strategic partnership with leading convenience brand Circle K, with more than 7,300 stores in the U.S., to significantly expand access to high-powered EV chargi

On April 13, it was reported that Kia’s plant in Pesqueria produced 15 units of the EV3 in March, according to Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI), marking the start of pre-production activities for the brand’s new compact electric SUV.
These units correspond to validation and calibration phases pri