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2026
Automakers and electronics brands announce Korea Grand Festival promotions
Hyundai Motor, Kia, GM Korea, Renault Korea, KG Mobility, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are set to launch promotional sales on November 1 as part of the Korea Grand Festival. Specific products and discount rates were to be announced when the promotions begin.
2026
Kia Europe and TotalEnergies renew European partnership
Kia Europe and TotalEnergies extended their European partnership under a new five-year cooperation agreement running through 2031. Under the agreement, Kia will recommend TotalEnergies Quartz lubricants to customers and dealers in Europe.
2026
Kia unveils Sorento images and starts production at Penukonda plant ahead of India launch
Kia India unveiled the first official images of its flagship SUV, the Kia Sorento, and began production at its Penukonda manufacturing facility. The first locally produced Sorento rolled off the line on Thursday; the three-row SUV is set to launch in India on September 4, with pre-bookings already open. It will be Kia's first hybrid SUV in India with an AWD system and will also offer a diesel powertrain, and will be the first model globally to feature the Kia AI Assistant powered by Live Generative AI.
2026
Kia launches Syros EV SUV in Jammu
Kia unveiled its all-new Syros EV at the Pal Kia showroom in Jammu, with prices starting at Rs 13.49 lakh for the 42 kWh variant and Rs 16.99 lakh for the 51.4 kWh Extended Range variant; under the Battery as a Service model prices start at Rs 7.99 lakh.
2022
2022
Kia’s EV6 Unplugged Ground and EV6 receive Red Dot awards
Kia won a 2022 Red Dot Award 'Best of the Best' title for its EV6 Unplugged Ground cultural space in Seoul. The article also reports that the Kia EV6 received 'Best of the Best' and 'Innovative Products' awards.
2022
Kia EV6 wins 2022 Red Dot Best of the Best award
Kia said its EV6 won the Best of the Best award in the 2022 Red Dot Design Awards and also received a Red Dot Innovative Products award.
2022
Kia introduces Niro plug-in hybrid Concept Plus variant
The article reports a Kia Niro plug-in hybrid Concept Plus variant with upgraded equipment, including 16-inch alloy wheels and an 8-inch touchscreen, and gives a price in Spain of €36,495.
2022
Kia Telluride named Best 3-Row SUV for Families
The 2022 Kia Telluride was named Best 3-Row SUV for Families by U.S. News & World Report. The article states that this was the third consecutive year it received the title.
2022
Kia launches mobile-charging pilot with Currently
Kia launched a pilot program with Currently offering mobile charging to Kia EV owners in San Jose, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The service was available through April 30, with each owner limited to three calls per week.
2022
Kia recalls 128,280 Soul vehicles for airbag software update
Kia announced a recall of 128,280 U.S. 2014 model year Soul vehicles to update the airbag control unit software. The recall addresses the possibility that the front airbags may not deploy if communication from both front impact sensors is lost very early in a crash.
2022
Kia announces EV6 arrival and pricing in Canada
Kia announced that its EV6 battery electric vehicle would arrive in Canada during February 2022, with pricing starting at $44,995 MSRP.
2022
Kia extends partnership with the League of Legends European Championship for 2022
Kia announced that it would continue as the League of Legends European Championship's main automotive partner for the 2022 spring and summer seasons, its fourth consecutive year in the partnership.
2022
Kia launches Kia Halo activation at the Australian Open
Kia collaborated with Studio Messa to launch the Kia Halo activation at the Australian Open, showcasing the Kia EV6.
2022
Kia EV6 and Carnival win Good Design Awards
Kia’s EV6 electric crossover and Kia Carnival MPV won top spots in the annual Good Design Awards. The source does not specify the date the awards were received.
2021
Kia announces recall of some fourth-generation Carnival vehicles
Kia Automotive Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan covering 395 vehicles produced from October 27 to November 19, 2021. The right-side power sliding door actuator may malfunction and open while the vehicle is moving. Dongfeng Yueda Kia said it would replace the affected actuator gear assemblies free of charge.
2021
Kia introduces Picanto Shadow Edition in the UK
Kia introduced the Picanto Shadow special-edition model in the UK. The model can be ordered from £13,845 and adds distinctive exterior and interior features and equipment.
2021
Kia launches Carens MPV in India
Kia launched the seven-seat Carens multi-purpose vehicle in India.
2021
Siemens partners with Hyundai and Kia on digital mobility transformation
Siemens and Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced a technology partnership. Hyundai and Kia selected Siemens as preferred bidder and strategic partner to provide next-generation engineering and product data management software.
2021
Kia recalls certain Stinger vehicles over inaccurate fuel gauge readings
Kia is recalling 53 Stinger vehicles from model years 2020 and 2021 after identifying a software error that can cause inaccurate fuel gauge readings. Kia planned to notify U.S. dealers on December 7 and mail customer notices with instructions to bring affected vehicles in for a fix on December 10.