Founded in 1944 as Kyungsung Precision Industry, Kia began making bicycle parts and built Korea's first bicycle in 1951. Part of Hyundai Motor Group since 1998, it is now Korea's second-largest carmaker, with around 51,000 employees, sales in over 190 countries and 3.1 million vehicles sold in 2025.
Founded in 1944, Kia is part of Hyundai Motor Group. With around 51,000 employees, it sells cars in more than 190 countries and delivered over 3.1 million vehicles in 2025.
For decades, the hierarchy within the South Korean automotive industry was undisputed. When Hyundai Motor Company acquired Kia (formerly Kyungsung Precision Industry) in 1998, crit
Kia has officially pulled the curtain back on the new XCeed facelift, a comprehensive update to one of the brand’s most successful European nameplates. Combining a “stylish, always
While SUVs remain a top priority, Kia reaffirmed during its 2026 CEO Investor Day that sedans are vital to capturing diverse market demand and maintaining a balanced portfolio in t
Hyundai Motor America has officially announced a significant warranty extension for the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in several of its electric vehicle models. This move
Our colleagues at ShortsCar captured the first sightings of the Kia EV3 facelift prototype. While the EV3 has only recently hit major markets, Kia is already pushing forward with m
The global automotive landscape is shifting from mere transportation to immersive human experiences. At the 2026 Milan Design Week, Kia Corporation solidified its position at the f
Hyundai Motor Group is taking aggressive steps to restore consumer confidence in the European electric vehicle market. Following reports of persistent issues with Integrated Chargi
Kia Corporation is set to make a significant impact at Milan Design Week 2026 with the showcase of the Vision Meta Turismo in two parallel exhibitions titled “Resonance of Opposite
While SUVs remain a top priority, Kia reaffirmed during its 2026 CEO Investor Day that sedans are vital to capturing diverse market demand and maintaining a balanced portfolio in t
Kia is doubling down on its “SUV Heritage” to dominate the European electric vehicle market. Following the successful launch of the Kia EV5, the Korean automaker has announced a ne
Building on the massive success of the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), Kia officially announced the development of its next-generation EV platform during the 2026 CEO Inv
As part of its aggressive “Exponential Growth Strategy” unveiled during the 2026 CEO Investor Day, Kia has confirmed the upcoming launch of a dedicated B-segment hatchback EV. This
The second-generation Kia Seltos has officially arrived in Europe, marking a pivotal shift for the subcompact SUV. While its design and technology are impressive, the real story li
While SUVs remain a top priority, Kia reaffirmed during its 2026 CEO Investor Day that sedans are vital to capturing diverse market demand and maintaining a balanced portfolio in t
The European C-SUV segment remains one of the most competitive arenas in the automotive world. To maintain its leadership, the Kia Sportage Black Edition has been introduced for 20
Confirmed during Kia’s 2026 CEO Investor Day, the automaker is officially preparing to enter one of North America’s most profitable and high-demand categories: the pickup truck mar
As a central highlight of Kia’s 2026 CEO Investor Day, the automaker unveiled a transformative addition to its most celebrated North American nameplate: the Kia Telluride which was
As we shared a few months ago, Kia was in preparations to extend the life cycle of its midsize sedan, the Kia K5, through an unusual second facelift, as global automakers recalibra
Kia has decided to postpone the launch of the all-new fifth-generation Sorento MQ5, originally expected in 2026, to 2027. The decision comes as the current-generation Sorento, laun
Kia has officially shifted the landscape of the UK electric vehicle market with the pricing and specification reveal of the all-new Kia EV2. As the most compact entry in Kia’s dedi
