Late last year, the 2026 Kia Sportage compact SUV debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) with an extensive list of design, innovation, technology and convenience enhancements. As Kia’s longest running nameplate, the Sportage undergoes its most significant change since the fifth-generation model launched almost three years ago. The 2026 Sportage delivers more of…
Kia America will soon offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for its award-winning EV6 and EV9 vehicles. Customers who purchase a new 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or 2024 Kia EV6 from September 4, 2024, and later, will receive an adapter free of charge that will allow them access to more than 16,500 NACS…
LG Electronics (LG) is bringing its cutting-edge Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powered by webOS to the latest all-electric SUV from Kia. The integration of LG’s ACP into the recently unveiled Kia EV3 marks the first time the platform has been installed on an electric vehicle. The webOS-based ACP brings the home entertainment experience into the…
Even with the rapid advancements in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology, we’re still in the early days, particularly regarding their acceptance and understanding by consumers around the world. Shifting to a completely different fuel source can be an intimidating idea, so naturally many myths have been formed about Electric Vehicles. Furthermore, many of these myths perpetuate…
The Sorento has received a visual refresh for its 2024 outing, and it comes with notable upgrades that not all car shoppers might know about. These upgrades span both the exterior and interior, so let’s run through the top features of the new design that make this an exciting iteration of one of Kia’s best…
While checking out Kia Country of Charleston’s online inventory, you may have noticed that a number of our vehicles feature “torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive”. This is a great feature that adds a great level of control to your car’s offroad handling. But what exactly is it, and what makes it better than traditional AWD? Torque Vectoring is…
Jump-starting vehicles is a core aspect of vehicle ownership. Most people have inevitably been asked to jump-start another person’s car or had to ask for that help themselves. This aspect of ownership doesn’t change with an Electric Vehicle (EV). In fact, there are important things EV owners should know regarding jump-starts. Never use an electric…
Kia America has officially unveiled the next evolution of its EV ecosystem at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Kia has named this evolution “Platform Beyond Vehicle” (PBV) and is initially introducing a concept modular Kia PV5 as a part of the platform. In total, Kia America unveiled five Kia PBV concept…
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 Kia EV9, as the first electric three-row SUV produced in Korea, has captured the world’s attention. With its striking design, powerful capabilities, and family-focused functionality the EV9 proves that thoughtful design makes an impact. The Korean development team leaders behind the EV9 have shared their thoughts on what makes the vehicle special and what…
