Kia America has announced the third year of its “Accelerate the Good” Dealer Match program which raised more than $4.5 million for non-profits nationwide in 2023, 20 percent more than the program raised last year. Kia and its nationwide network of dealers selected charities across the U.S., including organizations that help treat and defeat childhood…
Kia America has announced a new security measure to prevent vehicle theft of certain vulnerable models. This is part of Kia’s continued support of car owners who may be affected by a string of thefts popularized by social media. Kia is providing an ignition cylinder protector, designed for vehicles that are not eligible for the…
The 2024 Kia Seltos SX has been named the winner of the 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge by Cars.com, where it beat five other popular subcompact SUVs priced around $30,000. The vehicle stood out among the pack with its zippy performance and received praise for its upscale interior and features that weren’t found in the other…
Kia America recently debuted the 2023 EV6 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Limited Edition1 during Monterey Car Week. This commemorative EV6, which was shown at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, will only have 1,000 examples set for production. The model celebrates the 2023 EV6 winning the “Utility Vehicle of the Year” category in…
The 2024 Sportage is arriving with mindful updates, including exterior and interior safety additions. Rear (second row, seat-mounted) airbags and LED (projection type) headlights are now standard. All trim levels now feature a 2.5L GDI SULEV30 engine. The SX AWD trim level is no longer available. The new Sportage will deliver a diverse lineup of…
Seven Automakers Collaborate to Create a Leading High-Powered Charging Network Across North America Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America. This will be done by making EV charging…
Kia Georgia Plant Plans Expansion to Accommodate EV9 Production Kia’s West Point Assembly Plant in Georgia currently manufactures and assembles four Kia models: Telluride Sorento Sportage K5 The assembly plant is undergoing a transformation that will make room for the assembly of Kia’s all-electric 2024 EV9, a three-row SUV. The expansion should allow for the…
The Kia K5 is carrying over for 2024 with only one change. The GT-Line FWD trim will add the heated front seats as standard. The K5 will remain in the four trim levels that it currently has –LXS, EX, GT-Line and the sporty GT. This will be the K5’s fourth model year as the award-winning…
A New Generation of EVs First introduced in March of 2021, the EV6 is the first all-electric vehicle from Kia. A crossover SUV, the EV6 makes your head turn when you see it on the street with its sleek body styling and captivating design. There are 5 trim lines that rival the likes of Tesla….
The 2024 Kia Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is similar to the 2023 model with minor packaging changes. The Carnival competes in the Midsize MPV bracket but competes with three-row SUV models due to its SUV styling, ample room for passengers and cargo volume, and practicality. The Carnival competes with the top brands on the market…
