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 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…
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 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…
Be prepared this Hurricane Season. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-average hurricane season. They are calling for five to nine hurricanes caused and closer to a near-normal season. With La Nina being present for three seasons, the NOAA scientists are predicting that El Nino has a high potential to develop this…
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….
