News By Topic: Kia

KIA AMERICA 2025 HIGHEST FIRST-HALF SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

Jul 1, 2025

Kia America set an all-time first half volume record of 416,511 vehicles, an 8 percent increase over the same period last year. Retail sales rose 12 percent year-over-year, reaffirming Kia’s strong growth momentum. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2026 SPORTAGE PHEV PRICING

Jul 1, 2025

Kia America announced pricing on the refreshed 2026 Sportage PHEV. With a refined exterior design accompanied by ultramodern interior technology, the 2026 Sportage PHEV is available in two well-equipped AWD variants. 1 Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $1,395 destination charge) Sportage PHEV X-Line AWD $40,490 Sp ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recalls Summary June 30. 2025

Jun 30, 2025

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

2025 KIA TELLURIDE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2025 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY (IQS)

Jun 26, 2025

The 2025 Kia Telluride has earned the top spot in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) in the Upper Midsize SUV segment. Recognized for having the fewest quality issues over the first 90 days of ownership, the Telluride assembled at Kia's West Point, GA plant is known for its spacious interior, advanced ... Continue reading

$350 available for eligible current and former owners and lessees of Certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles

Jun 25, 2025

SEATTLE, June 25, 2025 -- JND Legal Administration A proposed class action settlement has been reached in a lawsuit called In Re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 2:19-ml-02905-JAK-JPR (C.D. Cal.). A list of the Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles and other important information and case d ... Continue reading

2025 KIA K4 EARNS 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

Jun 24, 2025

IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2025 -- The 2025 Kia K4 has been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest safety rating, the 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. This rating applies to K4 models built after January 2025 and reflects the K4's strong performance in IIHS's most rigorous testing to ... Continue reading

Latest IIHS New Car Crash-Safety Ratings

Jun 21, 2025

Six models from four different brands earn 2025 Top Safety Pick+ awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Hyundai Elantra, Kia K4 and Toyota Prius are all small cars. ... Continue reading

ISEECARS Just The Facts, Best Used Cars No Guessing Or Opinion

Jun 19, 2025

The Honda Ridgeline is the best 5-year-old used truck for the money, with an average price of $30,026 and a remaining lifespan of 182,000 miles The Honda CR-V is the best 10-year-old SUV for the money, with an average price of $15,726 and a remaining lifespan of 111,000 miles The best used cars for the money are ranked ... Continue reading

MAMA SPRING RALLY Mud and Motoring in Wisconsin

Jun 17, 2025

MAMA SPRING RALLY Mud and Motoring in Wisconsin By Steve Purdy, Senior Editor TheAutoChannel.com 2025 MAMA Spring Rally Elkhart Lake, WI Spring in Wisconsin, as many of our readers know, is the time and place for the Chicago-based Midwest Auto Media Association to gather its members with enough cars to keep them entert ... Continue reading

NHTSA - Official Recalls Summary June 9. 2025

Jun 9, 2025

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

May 8, 2025

When I like a car it's difficult to write a review. When I don't, the words just seem to flow. This will be a very short review. ... Continue reading

Hybrids - About Hybrid Cars and Trucks (HEV)

May 7, 2025

Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. ... Continue reading

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

May 6, 2025

Kia America has completed its trio of Sorento SUV powertrains with the 2025 Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid. ... Continue reading

Vital Tips for a Successful Used Car Purchase

Apr 25, 2025

Thinking of buying a used car? It can be a wise and economical decision, but it's essential to proceed with caution to find a trustworthy and suitable vehicle. As someone passionate about cars, we want to help you make an informed choice. ... Continue reading

2025-2006 IIHS New and Used Model Top Safety Winners - Size Matters For Safer Cars

Apr 18, 2025

These awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories during a given year. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. ... Continue reading