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2020
Kia recalls Optima cars and Sedona minivans over fuel-leak risks
Kia announced two U.S. recalls covering more than 193,000 vehicles: nearly 142,000 2013 and 2014 Optima cars with fuel hoses that can deteriorate and crack, and about 51,000 2011 and 2012 Sedona minivans with fuel injector rails that can crack. The defects can cause fuel leaks and fires. No fires or injuries had been reported in either recall.
2020
Kia reports plan to unveil a new logo by year-end
A report says Kia plans to unveil a new logo by the end of the year; the planned unveiling had not yet occurred in the supplied report.
2020
Kia recalls vehicles over ABS module short-circuit risk
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2006–2010 Sedona and 2007–2009 Sorento vehicles because moisture may enter the ABS module and cause an electrical short that may lead to an engine-compartment fire. The recall affects 228,829 vehicles; Kia said it would notify owners and dealers would install a relay free of charge.
2020
Kia announces planned global debut of the new Sorento
Kia was reported to be planning a global debut for the new Sorento at the Geneva Motor Show, scheduled to open on March 3. The article describes the debut as planned, not completed.
2020
Kia recalls about 229,000 vehicles over fire risk
Kia recalled nearly 229,000 Sedona and Sorento vehicles in the United States after moisture entering the anti-lock braking system module could cause an electrical short and fire. Kia said it had received reports of seven fires and no injuries. Dealers were to install a relay; the recall was expected to begin April 10.
2020
Hyundai and Canoo partner on electric-vehicle platforms
Hyundai Motor Group and Canoo are collaborating to develop a cost-effective electric-vehicle platform concept for future Hyundai vehicles; the article also says future Kia electric vehicles will use Canoo's platform.
2020
Kia vehicles receive four 2020 Best Car for the Money awards
Kia received four 2020 Best Car for the Money awards from U.S. News & World Report for the Forte, Soul, Sorento and Sedona.
2020
Hyundai and Kia invest in Arrival
Hyundai and Kia invested more than $110 million in British startup Arrival, according to the report. An Arrival spokesperson said the investment valued the company at €3 billion.
2020
Kia announces Plan S investment strategy
Kia announced its Plan S strategy, which plans 29 trillion won (about $25 billion) of investment over six years. The announcement also outlined future electric-vehicle and environmentally friendly vehicle targets.
2020
Kia plans an updated Stinger
Kia plans to introduce an updated Stinger in the second half of the year, with exterior and powertrain upgrades, including a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
2020
Corvette, Kia Telluride and Jeep Gladiator win North American automotive awards
The Chevrolet Corvette won North American Car of the Year, the Kia Telluride won Sport Utility of the Year, and the Jeep Gladiator won Truck of the Year.
2020
Kia Telluride named World Car of the Year
The World Car Awards jury selected the Kia Telluride as its Car of the Year. The article also reports that the Kia Soul EV won 2020 Urban Car of the Year.
2019
Kia wins two Women’s World Car of the Year awards
Kia won two 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year awards: the Kia XCeed received the Urban Car Award and the Kia e-Soul received the Green Car Award.
2019
Kia e-Niro won Best Electric Car 2019
Kia's e-Niro won Best Electric Car at the Business Car Awards in the UK. The article does not specify the calendar date of the award.
2019
Kia opens BEAT360 experience centre in India
Kia Motors India opened its BEAT360 brand experience centre in Cyber Hub, Gurugram, the first BEAT360 location outside South Korea.
2019
Kia recalls 69,324 KX5 vehicles in China
Dongfeng Yueda Kia recalled 69,324 Kia KX5 vehicles in China, citing a recurring oil-level issue and power decline associated with the previous recall. The company said it would replace engine coolant pipes, upgrade ECU software and provide a lifetime free quality warranty for engine faults caused by the issue.
2015
Kia releases teaser images for next-generation K5
Kia released teaser images of the next-generation K5 and said the new model was expected to be officially unveiled soon.