On March 13, Kia India launched the MY26 Sonet with new automatic variants, introducing a 1.5‑litre diesel 6‑speed automatic from INR 977.9 thousand and a 1.0‑litre turbo‑gasoline 7DCT from INR 989.9 million. The diesel 6AT is now available on HTE(O), HTK(O), HTK+ and HTK+(O) trims, while the turbo‑petrol 7DCT is off

On March 3, Milpitas, California-based Qnovo, a leader in battery software, announced a strategic investment from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. 
The investment follows years of collaborative testing between Qnovo and Hyundai Motor and Kia. Qnovo's physics-based predictive algorithms have undergone extens

On February 26, Kia America announced pricing for the first-ever 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid 3-row SUV starting below USD 47,000 for a FWD EX trim. The turbo hybrid powertrain provides confident performance and acceleration, with an EPA-estimated rating of 35 mpg combined,  and a total driving range of 637 miles on the

On February 24, Kia announced the start of production of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride at its plant in West Point, Georgia. The ceremonial vehicle represented two other major milestones: the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) assembled in the state of Georgia and the 5 millionth vehicle produced at Kia Georgia sinc

On February 19, Kia announced that the Kia EV4 demonstrated strong performance in extreme winter conditions during Tekniikan Maailma’s 2026 winter test in Finland. The test, conducted in temperatures between -29°C and -37°C, highlighted the EV4’s efficiency, stable charging performance, and strong cabin comfort in se

On February 13, ADM Group of Companies organized the annual Kia Dealer Conference 2026. The group presented a strategy for expanding the Kia model range in 2026. As part of the presentation, it was also announced that Kia's second CKD model will be launched on the Uzbek market. Kia demonstrated a steady growth rate i

Following the start of the Trump administration’s second term, the tariff landscape facing Korea’s automotive industry has once again entered a period of heightened volatility. Toward the end of 2025, Korea secured a temporary reduction in tariffs on Korean-made vehicles from 25% to 15%, contingent on bilateral negot

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