News By Topic: Kia

Car and Driver Editors' Choice Honorees for 2025

Jan 29, 2025

Selected from nearly 500 models that Car and Driver tests, rates, and ranks in 45 market segments—from small SUVs to electric sedans and from luxury sports cars to heavy-duty pickup trucks—these vehicles are the best at fulfilling their mission, maximizing value, and delivering an engaging driving experience. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY WITH DETAILS - January 27, 2025

Jan 27, 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

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 19-25, 2025

Jan 26, 2025

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, January 26. 2025; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto C ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY WITH DETAILS - January 20, 2025

Jan 20, 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

Winners Revealed for Canada's Most Trusted Autos

Jan 19, 2025

Experts vote for the best vehicles in 28 segments, recognizing best buys for Canadian drivers. TORONTO, Jan. ... Continue reading

The refreshed 2026 Kia Sportage makes its Canadian debut at the Montreal International Auto Show

Jan 16, 2025

Kia's Top Selling Model Offers Enhancements Across All Three Powertrains – ICE, HEV, PHEV ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA DONATES $250,000 TO AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RELIEF

Jan 11, 2025

• Impact is felt at Kia America's Headquarters in Southern California and across the region • All donations to American Red Cross will help people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2025 -- Kia America announced a donation of $250,000 will be made to American Red Cross to support reli ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA POSTS ALL-TIME BEST ANNUAL SALES FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Jan 3, 2025

All-time annual sales record for six Kia models pushes total U.S. volume to 796,488 vehicles Company records seven consecutive years of growth in retail sales Electric vehicle sales up 74-percent year-over-year; SUV and utility lineup sales up 8-percent year-over-year IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2025 -- Kia America achieve ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL DETAILS Of NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - December 23, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

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

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 15-21, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks </b>from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Kia EV9 Named ‘2024-2025 Electric SUV of Texas’

Dec 8, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., December 6, 2024 – Kia’s all-electric, three-row EV9 flagship SUV proved that bigger is better in Texas at the 2024 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) “Truck Rodeo”, taking home the prestigious “2024-2025 Electric SUV of Texas” award. The annual competition saw more than 40 TAWA automotiv ... Continue reading

2025 KIA EV9 AND KIA SORENTO NAMED WINNERS BY THE HISPANIC MOTOR PRESS

Dec 6, 2024

Two of Kia America's most popular SUVs – the all-electric, three-row EV9 and the Sorento – were named among the "2025 Best Vehicles for Hispanics" by the Hispanic Motor Press last week. ... Continue reading

Are Small Cars Twice as Deadly? New Accident Report by Avian Law Group

Dec 5, 2024

Mini cars average 108 deaths per million registered vehicle years, over twice the overall vehicle average. ... Continue reading

Top Five Tips For Charging Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather

Dec 4, 2024

TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2024 /CNW/ -- With more consumers switching to EVs, it's important to understand the nuances of EV ownership in cold weather. ... Continue reading

Car and Driver Announces 2025 10Best Awards for Best Cars, Best Trucks and SUVs

Dec 3, 2024

on the market under $110,000 that fulfill their mission while delivering incredible value and a great driving experience. The 2025 10Best lists are available on the Car and Driver website now, and the full package will be published in the January/February 2025 issue, available everywhere by December 24. ... Continue reading