LG to provide WebOS automotive content platform for new Kia models in Europe On July 16, LG Electronics (LG) announced that its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) will power in-car streaming for Kia Corporation’s new European models. Debuting on the recently introduced EV3, the platform will also be extended to the upcoming EV4, EV5, and new Sportage.  The automotive-optimized webOS offers drivers and passengers instant access to a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

, an industrial automation and digital transformation company, announced that Kia Slovakia will upgrade parts of its body shop using Rockwell’s latest servo technologies. The body shop lifters use servo motors and drives to lift and position key car parts during the production of Kia’s Ceed and Sportage models. As the current servo system is nearing the end of its life, Kia engineers plan to replace it during the summer shutdown. Based on Roc...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

   Tesla Model S4.    Tesla Model X5.    Jeep Gladiator6.    Kia EV67.    Honda Ridgeline8.    Honda Odyssey9.    Honda Passport10.    Volkswagen ID.411.    Acura MDX12.    Honda Pilot13.    Jeep Wrangler14.    Acura RDX15.    Honda Accord16.    Acura Integra17.    Kia Sportage18.    Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid19.    Chevrolet Colorado20.    Nissan Pathfinder The index includes vehicles produced at 36 factories...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

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 (5.4% share). The best-selling cars in May 2025 were Ford Puma (3,695 units), Kia Sportage (3,256 units), Nissan Qashqai (3,088 units), Nissan Juke (2,876 units) and Vauxhall Corsa (2,693 units). Compared to last May, gasoline-engin...

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

o 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 (6.7% share) and Ford sales declined 14.1% to 7,006 units (5.8% share). The best-selling cars in April 2025 were Kia Sportage (3,514 units), Ford Puma (3,311 units), Vauxhall Corsa (2,376 units), Nissan Qashqai (2,197 units) and Audi A3 (2,112 units). Compared to las...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

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 2025 were Ford Puma (11,132 units), Kia Sportage (7,874 units), Vauxhall Corsa (6,851 units), Nissan Qashqai (6,844 units), Nissan Juke (6,471 units). Compared to last March, gasoline-engine...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

1,273 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 release...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

to reintroduce the Santa Fe. Volkswagen cut prices for the Vento GLi, Tiguan AllSpace, and top-tier Taos while raising prices on specific exempt models due to inflation. Grupo Car One lowered the Mitsubishi Outlander's price from USD 61,000 to USD 55,000, making it more competitive. Kia reduced the Sportage’s price by up to USD 10,000 and plans to introduce the updated Sorento. The tax reform aims to make vehicles more affordable and encourage ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

to 13,565 units (9.7% market share), Kia sales rose 5.9% to 10,813 units (7.8% share), BMW dropped 14.2% to 9,265 units (6.6% market share), Peugeot sales jumped 34.2% to 8,096 units (5.8% share) and Nissan sales plummeted 17.5% to 7,129 units (5.1% share). The best-selling cars in January were Kia Sportage (3,476 units), Nissan Qashqai (3,421 units), Vauxhall Corsa (3,379 units), VW Golf (2,614 units) and Peugeot 3008 (2,567 units).Compared to l...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

to 7,980 units. Meanwhile, Renault Korea more than doubled its 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

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

creased 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 Ford Puma (48,340 units), followed by Kia Sportage (47,163 units), Nissan Qashqai (42,418 units), Nissan Juke (34,454 units), and Tesla Model Y (32,862 units). Compared to 2023, gasoline-engin...

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

les 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), elec...

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

os Angeles Auto Show, we want it to be made very clear that Kia is driving forward on all fronts,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.  The Kia press conference is scheduled to take place November 21 at 9:45 a.m. Pacific Time.  As a reminder, certain 2025 EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV/PHEV), Sorento (excludes HEV/PHEV), and Telluride vehicles are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced pa...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

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 units), MINI Cooper (2,921 units), Volvo XC40 (2,675 units) and VW Tiguan (2,477 units). Compared...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

(8.3% market share), Kia sales increased 3.7% to 17,535 units (6.4% share), Audi sales dropped 7.8% to 17,317 units (6.3% share), Toyota sales were up 1.8% to 16,621 units (6.0% share), and Mercedes-Benz sales jumped 13.7% to 16,476 units (6.0% share). The best-selling car in September 2024 was Kia Sportage (7,482 units), followed by Ford Puma (6,681 units), Nissan Juke (6,025 units), Hyundai Tucson (5,799 units) and Tesla Model Y (5,799 units). ...

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