・ 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

On Apil 9, Kia announced its mid- to long-term strategy through 2030 at its CEO Investor Day. The company aims for annual global sales of 4.13 million units (60,000 units less than the 2025 plan) and a 4.5% global market share by 2030, and 3.35 million units and a 3.8% global market share in 2026.
Kia plans to launch

On April 9, Kia South Africa, in a social media post, announced that it has introduced its first-ever bakkie, “Kia Tasman,” to the South African market. It is powered by a 2.2-liter diesel engine. It's specially designed X-TREK mode enables stable, constant driving through low-speed cruising.
The Tasman is rated for

On April 7, Government of Nuevo Leon announced that Kia Mexico will invest more than USD 600 million to support sustainable and industrial development projects.
The investment will focus on expanding production capabilities, developing new vehicle lines, and advancing initiatives related to clean energy and environme

During its 2026 CEO Investor Day on April 9, Kia Corporation announced its mid-to-long-term business strategies and initiatives through 2030. Globally, the company aims to achieve sales of 3.35 million units with a 3.8% market share in 2026, along with sales of 4.13 million units with a 4.5% market share by 2030.
Reg

On April 7, Kia UK reported its best-ever monthly and quarterly sales performance since entering the market, with 20,136 vehicles registered in March and a total of 35,851 units in the first quarter of 2026.
The results placed the company third overall in the UK market, supported by strong demand across its lineup. T

On March 30, 2026, Kia India announced that the all-new Seltos has received a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with a combined score of 76.70, the highest for any ICE vehicle tested under the programme to date. It scored 31.70 points for Adult Occupant Protection, the highest-ever AOP score among ICE vehicles in BNCAP histo

On April 1, the all-new 2027 Kia EV3 made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show as an affordable, entry level EV SUV within a compact footprint. The EV3 will be available in five trim levels: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT when it goes on sale in in the U.S. in late 2026, with pricing t

On April 1, Kia America hosted the North American debut of the all-new 2027 Seltos at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Building on the first-generation Seltos, the new second-generation five-passenger Seltos aims to raise the bar for the small SUV segment.
In addition to carrying over the normally a