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

sales, increasing 104.0% to 3,817 units. Total global sales for the five companies fell 3.9% y/y to 593,210 units. By model in January, Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento was ranked first with 7,454 units sold, followed by Kia’s compact SUV Sportage in second place with 6,547 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carnival was third in sales with 6,068 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

creased by 0.1% to 3,083,371 units, GM Korea increased by 6.7% to 499,559 units, KGM decreased by 5.7% to 109,424 units, and Renault Korea increased by 2.6% to 106,939 units. In terms of sales by model in 2024, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento ranked first with 94,538 units sold, followed by Kia’s MPV Carnival in second place with 82,748 units sold. Hyundai’s midsize SUV Santa Fe was third in sales with 77,161 units sold. Hyundai press releaseKia ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

such as stamping and painting will also start working. For these projects, the OEM is expected to hire 2,000 workers in January, and 3,000 more in March, reaching 10,000 by December 2025. However, BYD declares the complex should generate 20,000 jobs by the end of 2026. "We will inaugurate it during Carnival. In August, we will transfer to full production. It will be the largest complex outside of China. Today we are presenting the plug-in flex hy...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

ault Korea decreased 5.3% to 92,292 units. In terms of sales by model in November, mid-size SUVs dominated the domestic market.  Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento was ranked first with 10,434 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s mid-size SUV Santa Fe in second place with 7,576 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carnival was third in sales with 7,516 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

SoundHound AI, US provides advanced voice AI technology to Kia vehicles in India On November 14, SoundHound AI, Inc. announced the expansion of its advanced voice AI technology to Kia vehicles in India, with the integration of Hindi as a featured language. It is recently launched for the 2025 Kia Carnival and 2025 Kia EV9. In Kia's future models, 10 further regional Indian languages will be integrated in a phased manner in addition to Hindi. As a...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

MapmyIndia updates about news business wins during Q2 FY 2025 In an investor update, C.E. Info Systems Limited (MapmyIndia) announced that during Q2 FY 2025 ending September, it secured multiple new wins across two-wheeler (2W), four-wheeler (4W), and commercial vehicle OEMs for the domestic market. Its major go-lives included Hyundai Alcazar, Hyundai Creta, Kia Carnival, EV9, Mahindra Thar RoXX, Mahindra 3X0, Ather Rizta, and JCB (utility vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/14

Kia India announces upcoming SUV to be called Syros On November 11, Kia India announced the name of its latest Kia 2.0 SUV: Kia Syros. This vehicle showcases a bold, modern design, and advanced technology, and draws inspiration from mythological heritage. Following the Carnival and EV9, Syros is Kia’s first SUV under its 2.0 offerings, seamlessly blending SUV practicality with distinctive styling, cutting-edge tech, and premium safety features....

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

Kia India unveils sketches of new SUV On November 6, Kia India unveiled sketches of its first SUV from Kia 2.0. It is poised to disrupt with its evolved Design 2.0 philosophy and high-level advancements in tech, space, and safety.  The upcoming vehicle embodies futuristic mobility and modern design aesthetics inspired by both EV9 and the Carnival Limousine.  This SUV has been indigenously designed, inspired by the unrealized needs of Indian cus...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

Kia introduces MPV 2024 Carnival to Argentina On October 3, Kia launched its 2024 Carnival MPV in its SX version in Argentina. The vehicle, belonging to the D segment, is imported from South Korea and has the capacity to accommodate up to 11 passengers. It has a 2.2-liter inline 4-cylinder Euro V turbodiesel engine with 199 hp and 440 Nm of torque mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its exterior design includes 4-pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

Kia India unveils EV9 and Carnival Limousine as part of its 2.0 transformation strategy On October 3, Kia India launched the EV9 electric vehicle and Carnival Limousine SUV, marking the beginning of its 2.0 transformation strategy aimed at enhancing design and technology. The EV9, priced at INR 12.99 million, and the Carnival Limousine, priced at INR 6.39 million, were introduced as part of this transformative journey. The Kia EV9 is powered by a...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

Kia India to open bookings for new Kia Carnival Limousine with ADAS On September 13, Kia India announced that the pre-launch booking for its all-new Kia Carnival Limousine will start on September 16, 2024. The new Kia Carnival Limousine will come with features like 2nd-row luxury powered relaxation seats with ventilation & leg support, a one-touch smart power sliding door, a wide electric dual sunroof, a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, a du...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13