ined, the five companies recorded global sales of 610,242 units, a 2.7% year-over-year increase. In terms of sales by model in January, Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento was ranked first with 8,838 units sold, followed by Kia’s compact SUV Sportage in second place with 6,015 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carnival in third with 5,278 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

 Chevrolet: Corvette and Silverado 3500 HD  •    Mercedes-Benz: AMG GT 4-DOOR and Sprinter  •    Subaru: Crosstrek and Solterra  •    Acura: Integra  •    Audi: A6  •    Cadillac: CT4  •    Ford: Bronco  •    Honda: Civic  •    Jeep: Wrangler  •    Kia: Carnival The J.D. Power U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards recognize vehicle models projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturer’s sug...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

resence into the premium segment and plans to showcase advanced technologies such as the DiSus smart damping body control system and the e3 vehicle control platform. Its first local model is expected to be the D9 DM-i plug-in hybrid minivan, placing it in competition with the Toyota Alphard and Kia Carnival Turbo Hybrid. (From an article of Inquirer.net on January 19, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

s by five carmakers edged down by 0.2% to 7,929,083 units. In 2025, South Korea’s three top selling models were dominated by Kia: the brand’s midsize SUV Sorento ranked first with 100,002 units, surpassing the 100,000 mark in annual sales for the first time since its launch in 2002. Kia’s MPV Carnival ranked second with 78,218 units and compact SUV Sportage came in third with 74,517 units. Kia press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

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 recorded double-digit declines across the board: VW fell 14.8%, Mercedes-Benz 14.9%, BMW 10.7%...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

play and a UWB digital key. A Level 2 intelligent driver assistance system with new features such as HDA (Highway Driving Assist) 2 and RSPA (Remote Smart Parking Assist) is available as well. Also on display were vehicle models such as the EV5 Weekender concept vehicle, the Seltos, the K5, and the Carnival. Developed for outdoor enthusiasts, the Weekender lineup now spans the EV9, PV5, and Tasman models. The EV5 Weekender, the 4th model, is des...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

New Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater MPV launched in Thailand Announced on October 6, 2025, Kia Sales Thailand has officially launched the new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater in Thailand. This flagship MPV redefines family travel, combining comfort, efficiency, and innovation.  It is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine paired with a 54-kW electric motor and a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering a total output of 245 hp and 367 Nm of torque. Ble...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

GM increased 2.2% to 82,388 units and Renault Korea's sales climbed 7.4% to 69,445 units.  In terms of sales by model in September, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 8,978 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante in second place with 7,675 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carnival in third with 6,758 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

% to 302,658 units, KGM’s declined 1.7% to 71,752 units, and Renault Korea’s grew 8.4% to 60,735 units. In terms of sales by model in August, Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante ranked first with 7,655 units sold, followed by Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento in second with 6,531 units, and Kia’s MPV Carnival in third with 6,031 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

through July 2025, Hyundai global sales volume increased by 0.2% y/y to 2,401,786 units, Kia rose by 1.8% to 1,847,644 units, GM Korea declined 3.6% to 281,579 units, KGM fell 3.1% to 62,892 units, while Renault Korea increased 14.1% to 54,278 units. In terms of sales by model in July, Kia’s MPV Carnival was ranked first with 7,211 units sold, followed by Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento in second place with 7,053 units sold and Hyundai’s midsize...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

o 249,355 units, KGM dropped 5.8% to 53,272 units, and Renault Korea rose 11.6% to 47,027 units. In terms of sales by model in June, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 7,923 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante in second place with 7,485 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carnival was third in sales with 6,714 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

90 units, KGM decreased 6.7% to 44,041 units and Renault Korea increased 16.1% to 38,459 units.   In terms of sales by model in May, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 7,734units sold, followed by Hyundai’s midsize SUV Palisade in second place with 7,682 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carnival was third in sales with 6,651 units. Hybrid models remained popular, accounting for 5,975 of the 7,734 Sorento units sold and 6,166 of the 7,...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Kia’s sales rose 2.5% to 1,045,936 units. GM Korea saw a 9.1% decline to 154,161 units, KGM dropped 10.6% to 34,941 units, and Renault Korea rose 8.1% to 28,599 units. In terms of sales by model in April, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 8,796 units sold, followed by Kia’s MPV Carnival in second place with 7,592 units sold and Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante was third in sales with 7,099 units. Hyundai press releaseKia pres...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

771,463 units. GM Korea’s sales declined by 10.1% to 112,517 units, KGM’s dropped by 11.3% to 26,009 units, and Renault Korea’s increased by 14.4% to 18,172 units. In terms of sales by model in March, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 10,155 units sold, followed by Kia’s MPV Carnival in second place with 7,710 units sold and Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante was third in sales with 6,829 units. Hyundai press releaseKia pres...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

VW starts Tera subcompact SUV production at Taubaté plant in Brazil On March 14, VW Brazil announced the start of production for the subcompact SUV Tera at its Taubaté plant . The Tera was designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in Brazil, and is considered Volkswagen’s most significant model in South America in recent years. It debuted during Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival and will launch in Brazil in the first half of 2025, followed by...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

Kia launches Carnival Turbo Hybrid in Philippines 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 265 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm, mated to a 6-speed AT. Working with a hyb...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

abank published its forecast for full-year Brazilian sales of 2.55 million units in 2025 and 2.59 million units in 2026. “The result was very positive for almost all segments. The month of February had its fifth best performance in history, with great growth over 2024, remembering that last year, Carnival was celebrated in February, which affected the number of working days (19 days) and, consequently, the volume of registrations”, analyzes A...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

sales grew by 1.1% to 493,168 units, GM Korea declined by 3.5% to 71,273 units, KGM fell by 11.3% to 16,526 units, and Renault Korea increased by 13.4% to 9,916 units. In terms of sales by model in February, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 9,067 units sold, followed by Kia’s MPV Carnival in second place with 7,734 units, and Kia’s compact SUV Sportage ranking third with 6,568 units sold. Hyundai press releaseKia press releas...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

VW unveils all-new Tera SUV during carnival in Brazil On March 3, VW unveiled the all-new Tera SUV during Brazil’s carnival. This launch marks the unveiling of VW's entry-level SUV, positioned between the Polo and Nivus. Although the Tera is 100% Brazilian, designed, developed and produced in Brazil, its ambitions are global. Tera is part of an ambitious lineup of 16 new models planned until 2028, and it stands out for its innovative design, fe...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

February 10, 2025, THACO AUTO exported a large shipment from Chu Lai International Port (Quang Nam) on February 3 to the markets of India, the Middle East, and Cambodia with a total value of USD 3.65 million.  The exported models included 120 Kia Frontier K2500 trucks (to the Middle East), 400 Kia Carnival body paint kits (to India), and 45 Peugeot Django 150-cc motorbikes (to Cambodia). These products are manufactured at factories in THACO AUTO...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11