all available transmissions   •    U.S. manufacturing workforce About 25% of the more than 400 vehicles on sale in the U.S. made the 2025 AMI list, with the top 20 vehicles being: 1.    Tesla Model 32.    Tesla Model Y3.    Tesla Model S4.    Tesla Model X5.    Jeep Gladiator6.    Kia EV67.    Honda Ridgeline8.    Honda Odyssey9.    Honda Passport10.    Volkswagen ID.411.    Acura MDX12.    Honda Pilot13.    Jeep W...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

g to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on June 5. Year-to-date sales were up 2.8% with 850,903 cars registered in the first five months of 2025. In May, VW sales rose 0.4% to 13,562 units (9.0% market share), BMW sales dropped 9.9% to 9,327 units (6.2% share), Kia sales fell 3.8% to 8,579 units (5.7% share), Ford sales increased 12.9% to 8,489 units (5.7% share) and Audi sales plunged 24.2% to 8,091 units (5...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Kia unveils 2025 Sportage SUV in Europe On June 4, Kia unveiled the new 2025 Sportage in Europe, showcasing major updates in design, technology, and performance. Built to meet European preferences, the compact SUV now offers both petrol and hybrid (HEV) powertrains from launch, with a shorter wheelbase that maintains ample cabin space. It will be manufactured in Žilina, Slovakia, with showroom arrival expected in Q3 2025. The refreshed design fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

year to 120,331 units in April 2025, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on May 6. Year-to-date sales were up 3.1% with 700,833 cars registered in the first four months of 2025. In April, VW sales plummeted 21.0% to 10,474 units (8.7% market share), Kia sales increased 3.4% to 8,320 units (6.9% share), BMW sales dropped 11.7% to 8,086 units (6.7% share), Audi sales plunged 21.8% to 8,017 units (6....

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

rs (SMMT) released on April 4. Year-to-date sales were up 6.4% with 580,502 cars registered in the first three months of 2025. In March, VW sales surged 42.5% to 31,562 units (8.8% market share), Ford sales jumped 38.8% to 23,634 units (6.6% share), BMW sales rose 7.5% to 21,570 units (6.0% share), Kia sales increased 8.2% to 19,993 units (5.6% share) and Toyota sales increased 9.7% to 18,516 units (5.2% share). The best-selling cars in March 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

in February compared to the same month last year. Additionally, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) surged following the introduction of government subsidies earlier than last year. By company, Hyundai Motor led the market with 57,216 units sold (51.0% market share), a 20.1% y/y increase, followed by Kia Motors with a 4.5% increase to 46,003 units (41.0% share). Renault Korea ranked third with a 170.1% increase to 4,881 units (4.3% share). KGM sale...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

OEMs in Argentina reduce prices of vehicles due to tax reform On February 6, major automakers in Argentina, including Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Kia, and Grupo Car One, updated their pricing in response to the government's tax reform. The reform eliminated the first tier of internal taxes, halved the second tier, and introduced a 0% tariff for hybrid and electric vehicles, though the latter measure has not yet taken effect. Honda lowered prices ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

UK passenger car sales down 2.5% in January 2025 UK passenger car sales were down 2.5% to 139,345 units in January 2025, as weak consumer confidence and tough economic conditions combined to deliver the fourth consecutive month of decline, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on February 5. January sales for VW increased 18.4% to 13,565 units (9.7% market share), Kia sales rose 5.9% to 10,813 units (7.8% share), BMW ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

s. Due to the impact of the Lunar New Year holiday, the reduction in business days in February also affected production for both domestic sales and exports. By company, Hyundai Motor was the leader with sales of 46,054 units (50.8% market share), a decrease of 7.5% year-over-year (y/y), followed by Kia Motors with a 13.9% decrease to 38,403 units (42.4% share). Renault Korea came in third place with a 58.1% increase to 2,601 units (2.9% share). K...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

Kia Pakistan launches 5th Generation Sportage hybrid SUV On January 30, Lucky Motors Corporation launched the 5th generation Kia Sportage SUV.  The SUV is offered with two powertrain options: a Smart Stream 2.0L MPI engine, producing 154 hp and 192 Nm of torque, and a 1.6T-GDI HEV (Hybrid) engine, which combines a 177 hp gasoline engine with a 59 hp electric motor, delivering a total output of 226 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The pricing for all var...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

n the year to 140,786 units in December 2024. Year-to-date sales rose 2.6% with 1,952,778 cars registered in 2024. 2024 sales for VW rose 2.6% to 166,304 units (8.5% market share), BMW sales increased 12.1% to 125,265 units (6.4% share), and Audi sales decreased 10.9% to 122,431 units (6.3% share). Kia sales were up 4.2% to 112,252 units (5.7% share), while Ford sales plunged 23.7% to 109,955 units (5.6% share). The best-selling cars in 2024 were...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Kia Sportage SUV (NQ5) launched in Malaysia, locally assembled Reported on December 4, 2024, the all-new Kia Sportage’s bookings have been opened in Malaysia. The model was also presented at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). For the Malaysian market, this 5th-generation (NQ5) Kia Sportage SUV is still in pre-facelift form. According to Dinamikjaya Motors, the newer facelifted model, which made its debut in November, has been...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/09

z sales rose 7.7% to 8,278 units (5.4% share), Audi sales plunged 28.9% to 7,972 units (5.2% share) and Ford sales plummeted 32.1% to 7,707 units (5.0% share). The best-selling car in November 2024 was MINI Cooper (4,412 units), followed by Nissan Qashqai (3,776 units), Tesla Model Y (3,350 units), Kia Sportage (3,339 units) and MG HS (3,181 units). Compared to November 2023, gasoline-engine car sales dropped 17.7% to 70,317 units (45.8% share), ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/06

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 America to unveil five new vehicles at 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show On November 14, Kia America announced it will debut five new vehicles at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, across multiple car lines, including the debut of ICE, HEV, PHEV and EV Kia models with new design elements, upgraded performance and the latest connectivity technology. “With five vehicles to unveil at next week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, we want it to be made very clear ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

658,382 cars registered in the first ten months of 2024. In October, sales for VW increased 1.8% to 13,294 units (9.2% market share), BMW sales dropped 15.9% to 9,407 units (6.5% share), Audi sales plunged 28.5% to 9,009 units (6.2% share), Ford sales plummeted 27.5% to 8,792 units (6.1% share) and Kia sales soared 24.7% to 8,516 units (5.9% share). The best-selling car in October 2024 was Kia Sportage (4,533 units), followed by Ford Puma (3,521 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

UK passenger car sales up 1.0% in September UK passenger car sales rose 1.0% to 275,239 units in September 2024, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on October 4. Year-to-date sales increased 4.3% with 1,514,094 cars registered in the first nine months of 2024. In September, sales for VW increased 2.9% to 22,955 units (8.3% market share), Kia sales increased 3.7% to 17,535 units (6.4% share), Audi sales dropped 7.8%...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

Kia to start vehicle production in Kazakhstan from October 2025 On September 10, the President of Kazakhstan visited the construction site of the KIA car factory in Kostanay region. The plant will start the assembly line in test mode in July 2025. The plant will start operation in October 2025. Kia will produce the Sorento model at the initial stage. From January 2026, the updated Sportage model will be built. A third model is also planned.  The...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

MMT) on September 5. Year-to-date sales increased 5.1% with 1,238,855 cars registered in the first eight months of 2024. In August, sales for VW decreased 4.2% to 7,998 units (9.4% market share), Audi sales rose 2.1% to 6,213 units (7.3% share), Ford sales plunged 28.8% to 5,303 units (6.3% share), Kia sales increased 2.0% to 4,755 units (5.6% share) and BMW sales dropped 3.9% to 4,566 units (5.4% share). The best-selling cars in August 2024 were...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

ing prices and interest rates, the production line was impacted by the modernization of certain automakers' facilities and partial strikes by labor unions. By company, Hyundai Motor was the leader with sales of 58,087 units (55.1% market share), an increase of 4.6% year-over-year (y/y), followed by Kia Motors with a 4.1% decrease to 40,510 units (38.4% share). KGM came in third place with a 1.0% increase to 3,943 units (3.7% share). GM Korea sale...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03