On October 22, ADM Group of Companies presented the new Kia Seltos in Uzbekistan. It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a capacity of 200 hp and an all-wheel-drive system. It has a wheelbase of 2,690 mm. Its price starts at UZS 349.9 million and goes up to UZS 449.9 million.
It has a high-strength body

Mexico’s Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) market is growing quickly, but adoption and charging access remain heavily concentrated in a handful of major metropolitan areas. Disparities in public network rollouts, residential charging access, and the commercial case for new charging sites across states mean that Mexico’s

On October 15, Kia America announced pricing for the 2027 Sorento Hybrid. Designed for drivers who demand performance, style and functionality, the Sorento HEV features a new X-Line trim for the 2027 model year. 
The Sorento X-Line EX combines form and features, including gloss-black wheels and exterior accents, as w

On October 12, Euro NCAP announced the safety assessment results for the Audi Q7, Kia EV2 and XPENG X9 under its 2026 vehicle safety protocols. The tests showed that manufacturers are returning to physical buttons and switches for basic functions, as they are safer and easier to use than touchscreen controls.
The as

On October 14, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) awarded Hyundai Motor India Engineering a Confirmation of Compliance for its Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) under AIS-189 and its Software Update Management System (SUMS) under AIS-190. The certification covers Hyundai Motor India and Kia Ind

On October 13, Hyundai Motor Group announced a comprehensive investment strategy for India, committing USD 15.5 billion from 2026 to 2032. The announcement followed a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung in New Delhi.
The investment will focus on expanding

On October 12, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) awarded Kia Motors India its first CMVR Type Approval Certificate under AIS-175 for the diesel Sorento and its variants. The certification marked the first such approval for a diesel vehicle under the WLTP-based emission test standard.
AIS-175 introdu

On October 12, Kia announced that it is showcasing its electrified vehicle lineup at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, including the European premiere of the new Seltos Hybrid and the European debut of the K4 Hybrid. The company is also displaying its five-model GT lineup, including the EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT, along with

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