Mitsubishi 26.9%. Among Korean brands, Hyundai slipped 2.0% for a second monthly decline, while Kia rose 2.7%, extending its streak of y/y gains to five months. Hyundai’s HVs sales jumped about 42%, while demand for the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs slumped roughly 56%. Kia saw similar trends: EV9 and EV6 volume dropped about 57%, while the K5 midsize sedan, Sportage compact SUV and minivan Carnival posted double-digit gains. European automakers rec...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

nment and municipal partners. In the U.S., the Group will soon roll out its Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) services, allowing EVs to power homes during natural disasters, power outages, or peak-demand periods. Hyundai will introduce the feature starting with the IONIQ 9, while Kia will expand support to the EV6. Based on Hyundai Motor Group press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

llowing the EV4, the brand’s first electric sedan. Like most OEMs, Kia is adjusting to the policy changes under the Trump Administration, including the loss of the USD 7,500 federal tax credit. Kia has recently been offering discounts across its entire EV lineup in the U.S., including the EV9 and EV6 GT. While the three-row EV9 is built in the U.S. at Kia’s West Point, Georgia, plant alongside the Telluride and Sportage, the GT version is pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

e the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Rogue and Toyota Corolla Cross earned the lower-tier Top Safety Pick award. New ratings are also available for the Audi Q4 e-tron, Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, Kia EV6, Mitsubishi Outlander, Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Grand Highlander. To qualify for either award for 2025, vehicles need good ratings in the small o...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

er overall, with a wheelbase stretched by nearly three inches and a height increase of one inch. The Telluride is built in West Point, Georgia. The exterior has broad hood with clean, straight lines, while the vertical headlamps frame the high-gloss grille. Flush door handles, as offered on the Kia EV6 and EV9 models, lend to a clean and modern appearance. The Telluride X-Pro has blacked-out trim, all-terrain tires and 9.1 inches of ground cleara...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

ncreased 0.1%, setting a record for October, and marking its fourth consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Following a backlash from September, Hyundai's EV Ioniq 5 sales were down 63% and the Ioniq 6 sales were down 52%. Kia's EVs also saw a 66% decrease for the EV9 and a 71% decrease for the EV6. Hyundai's Genesis brand saw its 13th consecutive month of year-over-year growth. European car sales in October were down 23.9% for VW, 11.6% for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Kia expands charge service to 1 million points across Europe with enhanced EV app features On October 20, Kia announced that its Charge service, now offering access to one million charging points across 27 European countries, including over 55,000 in UK. The expansion makes charging easier and more reliable for drivers of Kia’s electric models such as EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and PV5. The new Kia App simplifies charging by combining Kia Connect...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

hicle platform, Plug & Charge enables automatic vehicle authentication and billing at compatible charging stations – eliminating the need for supplemental apps, cards, or additional steps at the charger. Plug & Charge joins the Kia Connect suite of services and will be available for eligible 2025 EV6 vehicles by the end of September and in Q4-2025 for eligible 2026 EV9 vehicles.  (Kia release on September 25, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

ectric portfolio to the European public under the theme “Windows of Inspiration.” The brand aims to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable mobility and strengthen its presence in Europe’s growing EV market. Visitors will have the chance to test drive several models, including the EV3, the new EV6, the EV6 GT, and the EV9. The exhibition highlights the Kia EV5, a C-SUV designed for Europe’s most competitive segment. It offers up to 329 mil...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

, and 1,200 kg towing capacity. Kia’s display also features: The Concept EV2, a B segment SUV, previewing a production model launching in 2026.  The EV4 expands the C-segment lineup with up to 625 km range and fast-charging from 10 to 80% in 31 minutes.  The Performance models, including the EV6 GT, delivering 650 PS and 0-100 kmph in 3.5 seconds, and the EV9 GT, devering 508 PS, 0-100 kmph in 4.6 seconds.  Kia’s PV5, entering the Light...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Nexen Tire to expand OE tire supply for Kia’s global strategic vehicle models Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) announced that it is expanding its supply of original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation's global strategic vehicle models. Initially, the South Korean tire manufacturer began supplying the N’FERA Supreme S tires to Kia for the EV6 electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) that the automaker assembles at its plant in Georgia, the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Nexen extends tire supply agreement to U.S.-made Kia EV6 Nexen has now expanded its OEM arrangement with Kia to include EV6 models built in West Point, Georgia, for the North American market. Nexen Tire began delivering original equipment tires for the Kia EV6 in 2021 for vehicles available in Korea and selected export markets. (multiple sources on July 21, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

Kia unveils all-electric EV5 SUV in Korea, global launch set for 2025 On July 8, Kia launched the Kia EV5, a fully electric C-segment SUV, joining the Kia’s expanding EV lineup, which includes the EV3, EV4, EV6, and EV9. The new Kia EV5, built on Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) architecture, measures 4,610 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. It is offered with two nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

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

nhanced grip and maintains stability during long-distance and high-speed driving, thereby reducing the driver's fatigue. It is also designed to retain tread performance even after 50% wear. Nexen Tire supplies original equipment (OE) tires for key models in Kia’s EV series, including the EV3, the EV6, and the EV9, in addition to the EV4. (From a press release on May 28, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

imized load distribution for better grip and stability. Additionally, its tread design keeps performing well even after 50% wear, and the aerodynamic sidewall reduces air resistance to boost energy efficiency. Nexen Tire now supplies OE tires for key models in Kia’s EV series, including EV3, EV4, EV6, and EV9. Based on Nexen Tire press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

ficient energy regeneration. The EV3 boasts clean lines, vertical LED headlights, and a digital grille. Its minimalist, functional interior includes a panoramic screen of over 30 inches that integrates the digital instrument panel and infotainment system. Built on the EGMP platform, shared with the EV6 and EV9, the EV3 delivers a low center of gravity and enhanced stability. It also includes a robust suite of ADAS features such as automatic emerg...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Kia launches entry-level EV6 'Air' Standard Range in UK On May 2, Kia introduced an entry-level version of its popular EV6 in the UK, adding a new ‘Air’ model with a slightly smaller battery, with price starting from GBP 39,235. The new EV6 ‘Air’ standard range comes with a smaller 63kWh battery, offering up to 265 miles of range (WLTP) and up to 400 miles in city driving. It features a rear-mounted motor, accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Kia EV6, EV9, Niro owners gain access to Tesla Superchargers in U.S. 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 chargers already online in other networks, Kia EV owners now can c...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

vigation Cockpit (ccNC) can receive these updates. The AI Assistant is already standard in the Kia K4 in the U.S. and the Kia EV3 in Korea. European EV3 models built from March 2025 onwards will feature Kia’s AI Assistant as standard. It will later expand to other ccNC-equipped models such as the EV6, EV9, and Sorento in the UK. From March 2025, all new European EV3s will come with the AI Assistant as standard, and older models will get it via ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18