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Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and World Electric Car at New York Auto Show

March 28, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

The Hyundai Group refuses to release its kung-fu grip on winning prestigious vehicle awards, especially those for electric vehicles. In 2020, Kia took the overall World Car of the Year (WCOTY) title with the Telluride, won World Performance Car with the EV6 GT, and won the World Urban Car category with the Kia Soul EV. [...]read moreKia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and World Electric Car at New York Auto Show

Kia K4 hatchback is a New York Auto Show surprise

March 27, 2024 No Comments Auto , , ,

The 2025 Kia K4 is here as the Forte’s replacement, but Kia didn’t stop at revealing the sedan at the New York Auto Show today. No, in a surprise showing, Kia flashed some photos of a soon-to-come K4 hatchback on the screen right at the end of its presentation. “I’m excited to give you a [...]read moreKia K4 hatchback is a New York Auto Show surprise

Bangkok 2024: Kia EV9 – three-row SUV; up to 384 PS, 700 Nm, 680 km EV range; launching in Malaysia soon

March 26, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , ,

Earlier in January this year, Kia announced its entry into Thailand with the establishment of Kia Thailand. The move represents the South Korean carmaker’s commitment to expanding its presence in Asia Pacific, which has also seen it partner with Bermaz Auto in Malaysia – Dinamikjaya was named as official distributor. Kia’s entry into Thailand is [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Kia EV9 – three-row SUV; up to 384 PS, 700 Nm, 680 km EV range; launching in Malaysia soon

Bangkok 2024: Kia EV5 launched – four variants; up to 313 PS, 480 Nm, 665 km EV range; priced fr RM162k

March 26, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , ,

The Kia EV5 made its global debut back in August 2023 and was previewed during the launch of the EV9 in Thailand earlier this month. At this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), Kia Thailand revealed official pricing for the compact SUV that is positioned below the larger EV6. Styling-wise the EV5 appears to be [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Kia EV5 launched – four variants; up to 313 PS, 480 Nm, 665 km EV range; priced fr RM162k

Kia K4 2025 – pesaing Honda Civic didedahkan dengan rekaan polarisasi, pengganti sedan Cerato/Forte

March 23, 2024 No Comments Auto , ,

Setelah nama K3 ‘diambil alih’ oleh sedan segmen-B baharu, Kia Cerato dan Forte bakal dikenali sebagai K4 di peringkat global. Seperti yang dimaklumkan sebelum ini, pengeluar kereta Korea telah pun menyiarkan teaser sedan segmen-C baharu K4 sebelum ia diperkenalkan secara rasminya di New York Auto Show pada 27 Mac ini. Sebagai sedan kompak empat-pintu yang [...]read moreKia K4 2025 – pesaing Honda Civic didedahkan dengan rekaan polarisasi, pengganti sedan Cerato/Forte

2025 Kia K4 – new Honda Civic rival revealed with polarising design, replaces Cerato/Forte sedan

March 22, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , ,

Having had its K3 moniker usurped by a new B-segment sedan, the Kia Cerato and Forte will henceforth be known as the K4 globally. That much we already know, but the Korean carmaker has now revealed the first images of its C-segment sedan, and it’s nothing if not divisive. Long and low for a compact [...]read more2025 Kia K4 – new Honda Civic rival revealed with polarising design, replaces Cerato/Forte sedan

2024 Kia Sorento Review: Gas-only updated, hybrids carry over

March 21, 2024 No Comments Auto , ,

Pros: Available hybrids; dimensions may be ‘Goldilocks’ just-right size for many; excellent tech Cons: Slow base engine; hybrids don’t get updated for 2024; cramped third row for a three-row SUV The Kia Sorento has been updated extensively for 2024. It also carries over mostly unchanged. Huh? You see, the versions powered only by gasoline get [...]read more2024 Kia Sorento Review: Gas-only updated, hybrids carry over

Kia K4 revealed for New York as the Forte’s successor

March 21, 2024 No Comments Auto , , ,

The new Kia K4 has been revealed just before the New York Auto Show, and it will officially replace the Forte as the brand’s small sedan. It adopts much bolder design than the car it replaces and clearly takes inspiration from recent Kia EVs and concepts. The design picks up the sharp lines and broad [...]read moreKia K4 revealed for New York as the Forte’s successor

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs recalled for damaged charging control unit

March 21, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

Hyundai Motor America and Kia America are recalling a combined 147,100 U.S. vehicles over a damaged charging unit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. Hyundai will recall 98,878 vehicles, including certain 2022-2024 Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 Electrified and Genesis GV80 Electrified models, while Kia will recall [...]read moreHyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs recalled for damaged charging control unit

World Car of the Year 2024 – BYD Seal, Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30 make up all-electric top 3 finalists

March 1, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , ,

While one Car of the Year award has been decided, another is in the final stages of deciding its winner. The World Car of the Year has announced its top three finalists, and for the first time since 2022, they are all purely electric. The top cars are the BYD Seal, Kia EV9 and Volvo [...]read moreWorld Car of the Year 2024 – BYD Seal, Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30 make up all-electric top 3 finalists