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

On April 9, Kia Corporation (Kia) shared its mid-to-long-term business strategies and growth strategies for new products at its CEO Investor Day held in Seoul, Korea.
Kia has set its global wholesale sales targets at 3.22 million units for 2025, 3.75 million units by 2027, and 4.19 million units by 2030. The company

On April 9, Kia announced that it will debut three significant vehicles on April 16 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) at the 2025 New York International Auto Show.
From sedan to SUV to something in between, the three Kia debut vehicles span distinct model lines, including a sporty approach in the compact car segment, while encompa

On April 8, BASF announced that it has provided material solutions for Hyundai-Kia concept car, the Kia EV3 Study Car. Made with BASF’s innovative and sustainable performance materials, the Kia EV3 Study Car is designed to enhance both the vehicle’s performance, design, functionalities and environmental footprint by

On April 4, ADM Global, the official distributor of the Kia car brand in Uzbekistan, sent the first batch of Sonet crossovers to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In April 2025, a batch of cars in Luxe and Prestige trim levels were sent to Kia's official distributor in Kyrgyzstan. In March 2024, ADM Jizzakh CKD plant launched the

On March 26, Hyundai Motor Group hosted its grand opening celebration of the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), the key pillar of the Group's USD 12.6 billion investment in Georgia and the largest economic development project in the state's history.
The company broke ground on the project in the fall of 2

On March 26, Kia India launched the facelifted EV6 electric crossover with an ex-showroom price of INR 6.59 million. The updated model, built on Kia's Electric-global modular platform (E-GMP), features an 84-kWh battery pack delivering an ARAI-certified 663 km range (MIDC cycle) along with 325 PS power and 605 Nm tor

On March 24, the Hyundai Motor Group announced it is investing USD 21 billion in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028.
A total of USD 9 billion will be invested to establish an annual production capacity in the U.S. of 1.2 million vehicles across its Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands, and include improvements in Hyundai Motor M

Announced on March 17, 2025, Kia Philippines has launched a new entry-level variant, the Carnival Turbo Hybrid 1.6 EX for PHP 2.888 million, following the launch of the Carnival Turbo Hybrid 1.6 SX in 2024.
This FWD entry-level variant comes equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with 180 hp at 5,500 rpm and 2