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Kia Motors: News

Kia is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer with its headquarters located in Seoul. It comes under the parent company Hyundai Motor Company. The name “Kia” is said to be derived from Sino-Korean characters which roughly translates as “Rising from Asia.” It was founded in 1944 as a bicycle manufacturer and later entered into building Honda-licensed motorcycles in 1957 and eventually cars in 1974. Kia’s current Indian portfolio includes the Sonet, the Seltos, and the Carnival ranges.

11 Aug 2025
Electric Cars

This is how Kia's rival to Tata Punch.EV will look

Kia's upcoming electric vehicle (EV), likely dubbed the Syros EV, has been spotted testing for the first time.

11 Aug 2025
United States of America

Why 137,000 recalled Kia cars are being probed in US

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US has launched an audit into the remedy for a recall of certain Kia Motors vehicles.

09 Aug 2025
United States of America

Why Kia Motors is being probed in the US

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into over 137,000 Kia vehicles.

04 Aug 2025
Auto

Why Kia has recalled over 300,000 cars in US

Kia Motors has announced a major recall of over 300,000 vehicles in the US.

08 Jul 2025
Electric Cars

Kia EV5 offers 530km range, sustainable cabin, and pet mode

Kia is all set to bring its popular EV5 electric vehicle (EV) to Europe later this year.

01 Jul 2025
BMW

These cars will be launched in India this month

After a couple of high-profile launches last month, July promises some exciting new entrants in the Indian automobile market.

14 Jun 2025
United States of America

Why Kia Motors has recalled 82,000 cars in US

Kia Motors has issued a recall for over 82,000 units of its 2025 K5 model.

21 Apr 2025
Electric Vehicles

Top 5 EVs shown at New York Auto Show 2025

The New York Auto Show 2025 showcased a colorful mix of electric vehicles (EVs) that will be coming to the market soon.

26 Mar 2025
Kia EV6

2025 Kia EV6, with 663km range, launched at ₹66L

Kia Motors has launched the 2025 iteration of its popular electric vehicle, the EV6, in India.

20 Mar 2025
Maruti Suzuki

These automakers will increase car prices in India from April

The Indian automotive market is poised for a significant price adjustment in April, as prominent car manufacturers implement price increases across their complete product portfolios.

11 Mar 2025
Elon Musk

Kia Motors deletes controversial ad mocking 'crazy' Elon Musk

Kia Motors has removed an advertisement that featured one of its electric vehicles with a bumper sticker ridiculing Tesla owner Elon Musk.

28 Feb 2025
Maruti Suzuki

From e VITARA to Cyberster—Cars launching in India this March

March is set to be a powerhouse month for electric vehicles (EVs), with up to five EVs expected to hit the market.

27 Feb 2025
Electric Vehicles

Kia EV4, with 630km range, arrives in sedan, hatchback variants

Kia has officially unveiled the production version of its new electric vehicle, the EV4, at the 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain.

27 Feb 2025
Electric Vehicles

Kia unveils its smallest electric car yet

Kia has unveiled its latest addition to the electric vehicle (EV) market, the EV2 concept.

20 Feb 2025
Kia EV6

Kia EV6 recalled in India: Check affected models and reason

Kia Motors has announced a voluntary recall for 1,380 units of its pre-facelift EV6 model in India.

17 Feb 2025
Electric Vehicles

Here's your first look at EV4, Kia's head-turning electric sedan

Kia Motors has revealed its newest model, the EV4 sedan, with a series of images ahead of its official debut later this month.

05 Feb 2025
Indian Government

Modi government accuses Kia Motors of evading $155M in taxes

The Indian government has accused South Korean automaker Kia Motors of evading taxes to the tune of $155 million.

01 Feb 2025
Latest Cars

Kia's new compact SUV in India debuts at ₹9L

Kia Motors has officially launched its all-new compact SUV, the Syros, in India.

31 Jan 2025
Aston Martin

These cars will be launched in India this February

The Indian automotive market is in for an exciting February with the launch of a bunch of new models.

26 Jan 2025
United States of America

Kia recalls over 80,000 vehicles due to airbag, seatbelt issues

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has recalled over 80,000 Niro vehicles in the US over a possible safety risk.

31 Dec 2024
Kia EV9

Kia recalls nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs over missing seat bolts

Kia Motors has announced a recall of around 23,000 EV9 electric SUVs in the US. The move comes over a potential safety risk stemming from missing bolts in the seats.

25 Dec 2024
Electric Cars

Waiting for Kia Syros EV? Check its India launch timeline

Kia Motors is readying the all-electric version of its recently unveiled SUV, the Kia Syros, in India.

19 Dec 2024
Latest Cars

Kia Syros SUV makes global debut in India: Check features

Kia Motors has officially unveiled its latest compact SUV, the Syros, in India. The vehicle marks the company's second model in the sub-four-meter category after the Sonet.

09 Dec 2024
Auto

Kia India to increase car prices from January 1

Kia India has announced a price hike across its entire range. This increase, effective from January 2025, is expected to range up to 2%.

25 Nov 2024
Hyundai

Types of automatic gearboxes in cars: AMT, CVT and more

Automatic transmissions are taking over modern-day cars, replacing the good-old manual gearboxes.

23 Nov 2024
Hyundai

Hyundai recalls 145,000 EVs due to risk of power loss

Hyundai, along with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has announced a recall of more than 145,000 electric vehicles.

22 Nov 2024
Tesla

Kia unveils high-performance EV9 GT with Tesla charging compatibility

Kia has unveiled its latest electric vehicle (EV), the high-performance 2025 EV9 GT, at the LA Auto Show.

10 Nov 2024
Kia EV9

Kia reveals concept electric SUV made for extreme terrains

Kia Motors has unveiled two futuristic electric vehicle (EV) concepts, the EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR, at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

13 Oct 2024
Hyundai

Hyundai, Kia on track to sell 1L EVs by October-end

Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia Motors, are on track to exceed a major milestone of selling more than 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of October.

07 Oct 2024
Kia Carnival

Kia Motors recalls over 6,000 Carnival SUVs over wiring defect

Kia Motors has issued a recall for 6,155 units of the 2024 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid (HEV) models in Australia.

03 Oct 2024
Kia Carnival

2024 Kia Carnival debuts in India: Best MPV under ₹1cr?

Kia Motors has introduced the 2024 Carnival in India, marking the return of its flagship internal combustion engine model.

03 Oct 2024
Kia EV9

Kia EV9 electric SUV arrives in India: Check top features

Kia has introduced its flagship electric SUV, the EV9, in the Indian market with a price tag of ₹1.3 crore.

20 Sep 2024
Kia EV9

Kia EV9, launching on October 3, will offer these features

Kia Motors is preparing to introduce two new models in India on October 3, the Carnival and the all-electric EV9.

13 Jul 2024
Tata Motors Ltd

These Tata Nexon rivals will debut in India by 2025

In India's competitive compact SUV market, models such as Tata Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Brezza lead the pack.

08 Jul 2024
Kia Seltos

Kia revamps Seltos and Sonet SUVs with new GTX variants

Kia Motors, the Korean automotive giant, has enhanced its Seltos and Sonet SUVs by introducing new variants in India.

05 Jul 2024
Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet, Seltos, Carens become costlier: Check variant-wise price hike

Kia Motors has increased the prices of its popular models, the Sonet, Seltos, and Carens.

14 Jun 2024
Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival (facelift) spotted testing in India: Know what's new

Kia Motors's updated Carnival, a highly anticipated vehicle set for release later this year, has been spotted undergoing rigorous testing in the high-altitude terrains of Himachal Pradesh.

10 Jun 2024
Kia Carens

Kia Carens (facelift) spotted testing in India: What to expect

Kia is preparing to launch a refreshed version of its popular MPV, the Carens, in India.

08 Jun 2024
United States of America

Kia Motors issues massive recall of Telluride SUVs in US

Kia Motors has announced a significant recall affecting 462,869 of its popular Telluride SUV, from the 2020 to 2024 model years.

03 Jun 2024
Kia Carens

Kia Carens hits 1.5 lakh sales milestone in India

Kia Motors has announced that its Carens model has reached a significant milestone in the Indian market, selling over 1.5 lakh units in just 27 months since its launch.