Upcoming EV9 Brings Home Award in Luxury Category

September 15th, 2023 by

After making its debut in the five-meter class, Kia immediately won over the 27-member jury of the ‘German Car of the Year 2024’ (GCOTY) award. The three-row Kia EV9 electric SUV, has been selected within the “Luxury” category for the German Car of the Year 2024 competition, encompassing all models with a base price exceeding…

Kia America Plugs into Electrify Expo Seattle

September 7th, 2023 by

Kia America is bringing its award-winning lineup of EVs to the annual Electrify Expo in Seattle. The expo will be held at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington from September 9-10. Attendees can learn more about the benefits of owning an EV and get hands-on experience with Kia’s EV6, EV6 GT, 2023 Niro EV, and the…

Kia to Recycle 55-Ton Plastic Haul in Vehicles

September 5th, 2023 by

Kia will be utilizing a recycled 55-ton haul of plastic recovered from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models. The record-breaking haul was reclaimed by Kia’s global partner, The Ocean Cleanup. This comes as part of a seven-year partnership established in April 2022 as part of Kia’s transformation into a leading force in the…

Kia President Shares Thoughts on Recent EV Efforts

August 31st, 2023 by

As the race to lead the electric vehicle (EV) market in America stretches on, Kia is making strides to claim a top spot. With the launch of the EV6 crossover in 2022, Kia America held the second-place spot for EV sales during most of the year. It’s no coincidence that in 2022, 60% of Kia…

Kia Debuts New Limited Edition EV6 Model

August 23rd, 2023 by

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…

2024 Sportage

August 9th, 2023 by

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…

New High-Powered Charging Network Across America

July 27th, 2023 by
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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

July 14th, 2023 by

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…

First Look at the 2024 Telluride

June 23rd, 2023 by

Plenty of Room The Kia Telluride has made waves in the full-size SUV market since its debut in the 2020 model year. With room for cargo and utility for almost any occasion, the Telluride serves almost any purpose. Whether you’re headed to soccer practice or on a road trip, this SUV fits the bill. The…

Kia America Makes 2023 TIME100 List

June 22nd, 2023 by
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Kia America made it on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies List. This list highlights companies that are making an extraordinary impact around the world. TIME qualified Kia America as an Innovator, noting its unexpected race to the top of EV sales in the United States. TIME compiled this list by soliciting nominations across multiple sectors…

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