26 days) and Mitsubishi (31). Other major brands stood at: Chevrolet (63), Cadillac (61), Dodge (51). Among Japanese brands, Honda (58), Infiniti (58), Subaru (45), Lexus (33), Toyota (33). Among European brands, Audi (40), Mercedes-Benz (37), BMW (35), Volvo (32) and Korean brands Genesis (63) and Kia (32). U.S. new vehicle sales (November 2025) 2025November 2024November y/y 2025Jan-Nov 2024Jan-Nov y/y Passenger Cars 203,031 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

e global rollout of its advanced Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) energy services. In Europe, Hyundai Motor Group is launching a commercial V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) service in the Netherlands. The customer enrolment will start at the end of 2025. The V2G service uses bidirectional charging for Hyundai and Kia vehicles, allowing customers to automatically charge during cheaper hours and sell extra energy back to the grid during peak times. The service wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Kia indefinitely delays EV9 GT for U.S. market On November 17, Kia confirmed that the EV9 GT has officially been “delayed until further notice”. The sporty electric SUV had its U.S. debut at the 2024 LA Auto Show last November. Kia said the delay is due to “changing market conditions.” The EV9 GT is the second EV Kia has put on hold indefinitely, following the EV4, the brand’s first electric sedan. Like most OEMs, Kia is adjusting to th...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

28, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced nine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include 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 availa...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

Kia reveals next-gen 2027 Telluride SUV ahead of LA Auto Show On November 10, Kia offered an early look at the reimagined 2027 Kia Telluride, which will make its official world debut later in November at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, and is expected to arrive in U.S. dealership showrooms in Q1 2026 with a wide range of trim levels including the X-Pro trim. The all-new second-generation Telluride, which becomes Kia’s flagship gas-powered SUV, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

revious month, and rose to 2.96 million units by mid-October. Looking at the number of days of inventory by brand at the end of September, the US brand with the shortest inventory was Dodge at 33 days. Among Japanese brands, Toyota, Lexus, and Mitsubishi Motors all had 27 days. Among Korean brands, Kia had 30 days, and among European brands, BMW had 30 days. Among US brands with the longest inventory, Ram had 87 days, Lincoln 80 days, Ford 79 day...

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

Kia America launches Plug & Charge technology On September 25, Kia America announced the launch of Plug & Charge, a new technology designed to simplify the public charging experience for Kia EV drivers, is coming soon and will expand the charging experience through Kia Charge Pass.  Integrated into Kia’s connected vehicle platform, Plug & Charge enables automatic vehicle authentication and billing at compatible charging stations – eliminatin...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

IAA Mobility 2025: Kia presents full electric portfolio On September 9, Kia Europe announced its return to IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, presenting its full electric 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, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: Kia makes European debut of EV5, showcases full EV lineup On September 9, Kia announced that it will showcase its broad electric vehicle (EV) lineup at IAA Mobility 2025, including the European debut of the EV5. The fully electric EV5, a C-SUV, built on the E-GMP platform, offers up to 530 km range, 30-minute fast charging, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, and 1,200 kg towing capacity. Kia’s display also features: The Con...

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

Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Kia EV4 South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. will start supplying its all-season tires, the N’FERA Supreme S, to Kia Corporation as original equipment (OE) tires for the EV4, electric sedan. The N’FERA Supreme S is designed with optimized load distribution technology and a 4D compound. It offers enhanced grip and maintains stability during long-distance and high-speed driving, thereby reducing the driver's fa...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

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