Kia UK reveals pricing and specs for EV6 GT and EV9 GT On June 18, Kia UK announced the official pricing and specifications for the new EV6 GT and EV9 GT. The EV9 GT is a dual-motor, all-wheel drive electric vehicle, which offers 502 bhp power and 740 Nm of torque. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 136 mph. It is powered by a 99.8 kWh battery which offers a WLTP combined range of up to 280 m...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

GWM South Africa launches new HAVAL H6 and H6 GT PHEV On June 18, GWM launched the new HAVAL H6 SUV, with refined design, upgraded technology and powerful drivetrain options, including gasoline turbo and dedicated hybrid technology (DHT) variants. The gasoline variant is equipped with 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine paired with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT), delivering 170 kW of power and 380 Nm of torque. The HEV variant is powered by...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Kia launches updated EV6 GT in Europe On December 11, Kia launched the updated EV6 GT, offering enhanced power, range, and performance, in Europe. The new EV6 GT is part of Kia’s plan to have 11 electric vehicles on the market by 2026, expanding to 15 by 2027, with a fully electric lineup in Europe by 2035. The vehicle’s all-wheel drivetrain delivers 650 horsepower with Launch Control and 609 horsepower in GT Mode. It can accelerate from 0-10...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

Kia reveals refreshed 2025 EV6 at LA Auto Show, to be built in Georgia On November 21, Kia revealed a significantly refreshed 2025 EV6 at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, featuring updated front and rear designs and enhanced interior refinements, ahead of market launch in the U.S. in the first half of 2025.  The 2025 EV6 will be available in Light (RWD only), Light Long Range (RWD or e-AWD), Wind (RWD or e-AWD), GT-Line (RWD or e-AWD), a...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

GWM launches HAVAL H6 GT in South Africa On November 7, GWM announced the launch of the HAVAL H6 GT, in South Africa, with price starting from ZAR 662,250. The new GWM HAVAL H6 GT is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo engine coupled with a 7-speed DCT gearbox, delivering 155 kW of maximum power and 325 Nm of torque. The vehicle features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 360° HD camera system, 19-inch alloy wheel, updated Alcantara-trimmed seats, carbon-f...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs On April 5, Kia Corporation (Kia) shared an update on its mid-to-long-term business strategy with a focus on electrification, and its PBV business at its CEO Investor Day in Seoul, Korea. Kia reiterated its 2030 annual sales target of 4.3 million units, including 1.6 million units of electric vehicles (EVs).  Kia plans to increase sales of electrified models to 2....

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

CES 2024: Kia Concept PV5, Platform Beyond Vehicle business presented On January 8, Kia revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy at CES 2024, with the introduction of three Concept PV5 derivatives alongside the Concept PV7 and Concept PV1. Kia’s PBV offering will be built around a varied range of modular, customized vehicle types with a dedicated business system, integrating vehicles, software, and future technologies, including a Ro...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/11

CES 2024: Kia to announce future PBV vision and model lineup On December 14, Kia has announced it will redefine the term PBV as ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ and officially launch its global PBV business at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, USA. The brand is set to introduce its future PBV product lineup and business vision, along with physically showcasing several PBV concept models.  Marking its first return to the CES in five years, a series of keynote ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/14

CDMS 2023: Kia launches EV6 battery electric coupe On August 25, Kia China announced the launch of the EV6 battery electric coupe at the Chengdu Motor Show 2023 (CDMS 2023). It is available in 3 variants: the GT-Line 2WD version, the GT-Line AWD version, and the GT performance version. Their respective prices are CNY 282,800, CNY 312,800, and CNY 419,800.As the first electric vehicle under Kia's electrification transformation strategy, the EV6 ap...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/31

GWM's HAVAL Motors South Africa to present new models at 2023 Festival of Motoring On August 22, HAVAL Motors South Africa, part of the GWM stable, announced that it will be out in full force at the 2023 Festival of Motoring from August 25 to 27, 2023. It will be fully representing its product range including HAVAL, GWM, TANK 300, and ORA 03. HAVAL will also showcase Jolion, Jolion S, Jolion HEV, H6 H6 GT, H6 HEV the P-Series, and Steed ranges.GW...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/23

Kia starts accepting blind pre-orders for EV6 battery electric coupe in China On June 28, Kia China announced that it officially started accepting blind pre-orders for the EV6 battery electric coupe, with a limit of 1,000 units that will be delivered as imports. The EV6, Kia’s first battery electric model for China, is based on the Kia E-GMP electric-vehicle-dedicated platform, with a maximum range of 671km. Equipped with an 800V super-fast cha...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/30

Auto Shanghai 2023: Kia officially launches new Seltos compact SUV On April 18, Kia China announced the official launch of the new Seltos compact SUV at the Auto Shanghai 2023 event. There are four 1.5L models with prices ranging from CNY 109,900 to CNY 139,900. The 1.5L engine of the Seltos is mated to an IVT transmission, with a maximum power of 115PS, a peak torque of 143.8Nm, and a combined fuel consumption of only 6.05L/100km under the WLTC ...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/20

Auto Shanghai 2023 officially opened On April 18, the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2023) was officially opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). April 18 and 19 are Press Days for Chinese and overseas news media only; April 20 and 21 are Professional Audience Days; and April 22 to 27 are General Public Days. With the theme of “Embracing the New Era of Automobile Indust...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/20

Kia EV6 GT-Line officially launched in Philippines Reported on March 21, 2023, Kia Motor Philippines has launched the all-electric SUV Kia EV6 GT-Line, priced from PHP 3.788 million. Its arrival is considered timely as the carmaker itself aims to become a sustainable mobility solution brand, while its exclusive Philippine distributor, Ayala Corporation has also committed itself to becoming a net zero emitter of greenhouse gases by 2050. Riding o...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/23

Kia China releases its new energy strategy and debuts three EVs On March 20, Kia China held a launch for its new energy strategy in Shanghai, where its mid-to-long term strategic blueprint for electric vehicles (EVs) for the Chinese market was released. The company will launch a total of six EVs by 2027 and achieve an annual EV sales volume of 180,000 units by 2030, accounting for 40% of its total annual sales volume. For technologies, Kia plans ...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/23

Great Wall launches Haval H6 HEV in Brazil On March 7, Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced pricing launch details for its Haval H6 medium SUV lineup in Brazil.Imported from China, the H6 HEV (hybrid) will be sold for BRL 209,000, H6 PHEV for BRL 269,000 and H6 GT PHEV for BRL 299,000.First to arrive in Brazil, he Haval HEV H6 features a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor to generate 243 hp and 54 kgfm of torque.On pre-sal...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/11

Great Wall begins imports of Haval H6 GT coupe-style SUV into Brazil On January 2, Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced that of 41 units of its Haval H6 GT plug-in hybrid SUV landed in Porto de Vitória, Brazil,While GWM won't start selling the Haval H6 in earnest until March, it has already started importing the third variation of its SUV.The H6 is being imported from China in three versions: entry level PHEV, Premium PHEV presented to the press in...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/07

Kia Stinger production expected to end in March 2023 after 1,000 Tribute Editions On December 21, Kia announced details of a new, ultra-exclusive, ultimate-specification 2023 Stinger Tribute Edition which will be limited to just 1,000 examples worldwide, as the end of production comes to the model first introduced in 2017. Building on the Stinger 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 GT specification, the Stinger Tribute Edition will be available in th...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/31

Kia launches 576-hp EV6 GT in U.S., its most powerful production vehicle ever On December 12, Kia announced the U.S. launch of its most powerful production vehicle ever, the 576-HP all-electric Kia EV6 GT that raises the threshold of performance for the already potent EV6 lineup, with a dual-motor e-AWD powertrain that sends power to all four wheels. An energy-dense 77.4-kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese (80/10/10) battery pack serves a front-mounted 1...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/20

GWM to launch its Tank 300 compact SUV in Iraq According to Great Wall Motor (GWM)’s official WeChat account dated November 12, the 46th Baghdad International Fair was held in Iraq from November 2 to 10 local time. GWM participated in the Fair with its Haval, Tank and Poer sub-brands. At the Fair, Tank officially unveiled the Tank 300 compact SUV and planned to launch it in Iraq in the near future. This is the first step for Tank to enter Iraq,...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/16