Nexen Tire, Korea to supply OE tires for Kia EV4 On May 28, Nexen Tire announced that it will supply its all-season tire, the N’FERA Supreme S, as original equipment (OE) for the Kia EV4 electric sedan. The N’FERA Supreme S was chosen for the Kia EV4 to meet the specific performance, such as high torque, low noise, and precise handling. It features advanced technologies like a 4D compound and optimized load distribution for better grip and st...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Kia launches EV3 model in Ecuador On May 12, Kia Ecuador officially launched the EV3, a fully electric SUV that reinforces the brand’s leadership in sustainable mobility. Powered by a high-density battery, the EV3 Wave version offers a range of over 600 km. It supports fast charging, recovering 80% of the battery in about 30 minutes. It has four driving modes and is equipped with the iPedal 3.0 system for one-pedal driving and efficient energy ...

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

Kia introduces AI-powered voice assistant across Europe, starting with EV3 On April 17, Kia announced that it is launching its AI-powered voice assistant, called AI Assistant, across Europe, following its introduction in the Korean and US markets last year. The AI Assistant enables users to talk to their Kia in a natural, conversational way and helps them easily access and understand their car’s features. The AI Assistant understands voice comm...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

ride. Also, the company lowers the resonance generated during driving by using its Noise Reduction System (NRS), which uses sound-absorbing materials. Using these technologies, Nexen Tire supplies original equipment tires for electric vehicles, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the Hyundai Kona EV, the Kia EV3, the Kia EV4, the Kia EV6, and the Kia EV9. (From a press release on April 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

at displays a high-resolution virtual image on the vehicle's front windshield, providing various driving information. High brightness and contrast ratio ensure clear visibility, even in sunlight, and remain highly visible even when the driver wears sunglasses. The sound demo car, built based on the Kia EV6 model, is equipped with 47 speakers to reproduce realistic sound. It has also adopted the Active Road Noise Control (ARNC) technology to creat...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Kia to strengthen growth engines through launch of new EV, PBV and pickup models On April 9, Kia Corporation (Kia) shared its mid-to-long-term business strategies and growth strategies for new products at its CEO Investor Day held in Seoul, Korea. Kia has set its global wholesale sales targets at 3.22 million units for 2025, 3.75 million units by 2027, and 4.19 million units by 2030. The company aims to achieve a global market share of 4.5%. Of t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

Kia India launches updated EV6 facelift at INR 6.59 million On March 26, Kia India launched the facelifted EV6 electric crossover with an ex-showroom price of INR 6.59 million. The updated model, built on Kia's Electric-global modular platform (E-GMP), features an 84-kWh battery pack delivering an ARAI-certified 663 km range (MIDC cycle) along with 325 PS power and 605 Nm torque. The vehicle supports ultra-fast charging, capable of replenishing f...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

study, seven are in the mass market segment. BMW iX ranked highest overall and highest in the premium BEV segment with a score of 790, followed by BMW i4 (783) in second and Rivian R1S (770) in third. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 ranked highest in the mass market BEV segment with a score of 751, followed by Kia EV6 (743) in second and Chevrolet Equinox EV (737) in third. J.D. Power notes that 94% of BEV owners are likely to consider purchasing another BEV...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

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

Hyundai, Genesis, Kia recall 242,636 electric cars in U.S., Canada for charging control units On November 18, Hyundai, Genesis and Kia announced they are recalling a total of 242,636 electric cars in U.S., and Canada through a series of announcements through the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 145,235 vehicles including the 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, 2023-2025 Ge...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

Kia debuts refreshed 2026 Sportage at LA Auto Show On November 21, Kia debuted its refreshed 2026 Sportage compact SUV lineup at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, exhibiting its most significant change since the fifth-generation model launched almost three years ago, is expected to arrive in Kia showrooms in Q2 2025.  With new styling and technologies, the 2026 Sportage offers three powertrains with a trim range that now includes the rugged X-Line...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/23

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

Green NCAP releases results of BYD SEAL U, Kia EV6, Toyota bZ4X, Peugeot 308, VW Taigo, and Kia Ceed On September 26, Green NCAP released ratings of a few EVs and ICE powered vehicles, featuring the electric BYD SEAL U, Kia EV6, and Toyota bZ4X and gasoline-powered Kia Ceed, diesel Peugeot 308, and gasoline Volkswagen Taigo. Toyota bZ4X electric SUV leads with 5 green stars and a 97% average score. It excels in efficiency with a grid-to-battery o...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

Kia America to offer NACS adapters in early 2025 On September 24, Kia America announced it will soon offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for its EV6 and EV9 vehicles.  Customers who take delivery of a new 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or 2024 Kia EV6 from September 4 and later will receive an adapter free of charge that will allow them access more than 16,500 NACS DC fast chargers in the U.S.  Customer delivery of the free adapters is...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

Kia announces pricing and specifications for upgraded EV6 in UK On September 2, Kia UK announced pricing and specifications for the upgraded Kia EV6 in the U.K. The vehicle is offered in three grades, Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S. All are available as RWD as a standard. The new EV6 features a larger battery pack over its predecessor, now with a capacity of 84.0kWh, and a motor. The battery can be recharged from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. The Air ver...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03

e BMW 7 Series was the highest-ranking individual model overall. Among brands: •    Porsche ranked highest among premium brands with a score of 891, followed by Jaguar (886) and Land Rover (882).•    MINI ranked highest among mass market brands with a score of 858, followed by Ram (854) and Kia (853) ranks third.•    Rivian led battery electric vehicle brands with a score of 900, ahead of Tesla (870) and Polestar (839). The parent com...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/27

LG Magna e-Powertrain supplying motors for Kia EV9 Several South Korean media sources reported that LG Magna e-Powertrain Co., Ltd. (LG Magna e-Powertrain) supplies motors for the Kia EV9 electric SUV.  LG Magna e-Powertrain was established in 2021 as a JV between South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. and Canada’s Magna International Inc. Kia is also considering using the company’s motors for other electric SUVs such as the EV6 facelift model ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/20

Nexen Tire, Korea to participate in TIRE COLOGNE 2024 On May 27, Nexen Tire announced that it will participate in the TIRE COLOGNE 2024, held in Cologne, Germany from June 4 to 6. It will showcase premium high-performance quality tires in its motorsports and EV area. It will present the N’FERA Sport SUV EV, which is fitted in the Kia EV6. It will introduce a wide range of the most recent tires across five categories: summer, all-season, winter ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/28