News By Topic: Kia

Let It Snow! Hyundai Motor and Kia Develop Shape Memory Alloy Integrated Snow Chain Technology

Dec 12, 2023

Shape memory alloy located inside a wheel and tire deploys easily to act as a snow chain at the touch of a button The patent-pending technology is designed for repeated use, taking advantage of the shape memory alloy’s ability to return to its original shape New innovation will save time as drivers don’t have to lo ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

Dec 12, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 pletely redesigned last year, the 2024 Sportage arrives with mindful updates, including interior and exterior additions. ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID PRICING

Dec 11, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The 2024 Sportage arrives with mindful updates, including interior and exterior additions. ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Nearly Half of EVs in Our Highway-Only Range Test Fell Short of Their EPA Estimates

Dec 10, 2023

COLCHESTER, CT — Range anxiety—the fear that an electric vehicle (EV) couldn’t go enough miles on a charge—is a key factor that’s deterring Americans from going all-electric, according to 54 percent of adults in a 2022 national-representative survey by Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, a ... Continue reading

Reports indicate that not a single electric vehicle charging station has been constructed with the $7.5 billion in federal investment available

Dec 6, 2023

Reports indicate that not a single electric vehicle charging station has been constructed with the $7.5 billion in federal investment available through the Federal Highway Administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, threatening the Biden administration’s goal to build 500,000 EV charg ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor and Kia Unveil Paradigm-Shifting 'Uni Wheel' Drive System to Transform Mobility Design

Nov 29, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation present the ‘Universal Wheel Drive System’ (Uni Wheel) at ‘Uni Wheel Tech Day’ in Seoul New system integrates existing drive components to deliver excellent efficiency, power and durability without impacting ride comfort Improved packaging potential opens up avenues for ... Continue reading

CoPilot Digital Car Shopping Service Adds AI-Assisted App

Nov 17, 2023

CHICAGO--CoPilot, the leading consumer-focused car shopping app, has launched the car market’s first-ever comprehensive AI-assisted car shopping experience. Through CoPilot’s app, consumers can now search for and receive AI-curated, ranked recommendations with detailed analysis on which vehicle is the best fit for ... Continue reading

VINCENTRIC BEST CPO VALUE IN AMERICA AWARDS

Nov 16, 2023

The 11th annual Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America™ Awards were announced today, with Ford claiming more awards than any other brand. Ford earned six model-level awards and two brand-level awards, including a fourth time win for Best CPO Value Truck Brand, and an outstanding eighth win in a ro ... Continue reading

2024 KIA EV9 NAMED FINALIST FOR 2024 NORTH AMERICAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR™

Nov 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 -- Today, the all-electric Kia EV9 was named as a finalist in the competition for 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ by the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury1. ... Continue reading

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Reveals Finalists for 2024 Awards

Nov 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2023 – Only one more round of votes now stands between nine vehicles and one of the most coveted honors in the automotive industry. Three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles were named finalists for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards ... Continue reading

EV Repair Costs 29% Higher Than Traditional Vehicle Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison

Nov 16, 2023

WESTLAKE, Texas--Solera Holdings, LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced groundbreaking global research looking at repair cost trends of electric vehicles (EVs) in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) repair costs. The comparative study considered aggregate international analy ... Continue reading

Hyunda Looks To Future

Nov 10, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group Set to Transform Future of Mobility Production with Opening of First Smart Urban Mobility Hub Opening on November 21 2023, Hyundai Motor Group’s first smart urban mobility hub will drive innovation, redefining mobility, production and customer experience Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singa ... Continue reading

2024 Kia Sorento (PHEV) Plug in Hybrid (34 MPG Gas EPA Rated Combined; 79 eMPG EPA Rating Combined)

Nov 9, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 09, 2023 – The 2024 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid carries over into the model year with very few changes. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls Weekly Summary November 6, 2023

Nov 6, 2023

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

2023 Kia Niro Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 6, 2023

2023 Kia Niro Lighter, larger, and more efficient By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9832) Electric vehicles are not a new development. The EV was invented in the United Kingdom in 1884. ... Continue reading