Hyundai and Kia Recall 208,000 EVs Over Risk of Power Loss
Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022…
Kia has the ‘Secret Sauce’ for Affordable EVs in the US
Cheaper electric vehicles are on the way, and Kia believes it has an advantage. With its own “secret sauce,” Kia is moving to launch a series of affordable EVs in the US. Kia revealed a new range of low-cost EVs…
KIA AMERICA REPORTS FEBRUARY SALES
Kia America closed February with sales of 59,059 units. Sales of Kia’s EV models continued to climb, up 65-percent year-over-year through February with the ongoing launch of the award winning EV9 3-row EV SUV. Kia’s rugged and capable SUVs were…
KIA AMERICA BEGINS 2024 WITH STRONG JANUARY SALES
Coming off the highest annual sales volume in company history in 2023, Kia America delivered 51,090 units in January with growth across the brand’s SUV, utility, EV and electrified vehicle offerings. Sales of Kia’s rugged and capable SUVs increased over…
Hyundai & Kia Take Second Place After Tesla in US EV Sales
South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which…
Kia Gears up for LA Show with 2 Concept EVs
Kia unveiled two new concept electric vehicles ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show as the South Korean automaker looks to expand its electric model catalog in the United States. The company’s EV3 is a compact electric SUV, while its…
Hyundai, Kia Sell Over 1 Lakh EVs Using Electric-only Platform in US in 2 yrs
South Korea’s leading carmaker Hyundai Motor and its sister Kia saw the combined sales of their electric vehicles using their electric-only dedicated platform top 100, 000 in the United States in the past two years.A total of 101, 976 Hyundai…
KIA AMERICA POSTS HIGHEST OCTOBER SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY
Kia America earned eight honors in the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards. The brand was recognized as the Most Innovative Vehicle Brand and for offering the Best SUV Lineup. Individual vehicle awards included: Best Minivan for the Kia Carnival (third year…
Kia Unveils Three New Electric Models, Says EV Lineup Will Start at $35,000
Kia just announced plans to greatly expand its all-electric lineup in the near future. We traveled to the company’s global headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, for Kia’s first annual EV Day press conference. During the festivities, Kia showcased three new…
Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs Will Adopt Tesla NACS Charging Port in 2024
Hyundai Motor North America and its sister brands Kia America and Genesis Motor North America all announced on Thursday they’ll be joining the ranks of automakers to adopt the North American Charging Standard for electric cars, popularized and open-sourced by…
