Articles tagged "Kia"

Kia's compact all-electric SUV, the EV5, is now available in showrooms across New Zealand, which means we now have the full specs for at least one of the variants. For those unaware, Kia provided general specs when announcing the vehicle, but now we...

Kia is on the verge of expanding its EV5 beyond the Chinese market. Initially a China-exclusive model, a global version of the EV5 is now rolling off assembly lines at the Yancheng plant, destined for buyers worldwide. The EV5 will join the...

The Kia EV9 is already on sale in the US but units are shipped over from South Korea. That's about to change as soon as Kia and Hyundai's Metaplant in West Point, Georgia starts production this May. This will make the EV9 eligible for at least...

The Kia EV9 was voted the car of the year at the World Car Awards for 2024. The large SUV narrowly beat the Volvo EX30, while the BMW i5 was a close third. The EV9 also won the award for the world's best EV. BMW's i5 also won an award....

Kia has been rapidly expanding its EV range and the latest addition is arguably the most exciting of them all. The EV9 is a large three-row fully electric SUV. Beyond that at the end of the year we expect to see the EV5 join the range with the same...

The newly introduced Kia EV9 is off to a great start with warm reception by reviewers and early adopters alige. So obviously we had to perform our range test and see how well it stacks up against the competition. The bulky EV9 has all odds against...

Kia had to resort to sending a letter to its US dealers practically begging them not to mark up the EV9's price, and yet it seems like this is still going on - not at all dealers, naturally, but some are even now charging about $7,000 above...

A new "high-powered" EV charging network is coming to North America. It's called Ionna and it's backed by a who's who of car makers: Mercedes, BMW, GM, Stellantis, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia. Ionna has commenced operations and received approval from...

Last October during its EV Day in Korea, Kia unveiled the EV3 and EV4 concepts, which were both supposed to become production models this year - the EV3 in the first half, the EV4 towards the end. While nothing seems to have changed regarding the...

Electric vehicles continue to evolve at a rapid pace, with automakers constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their range and performance. Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled a new solution in the form of Active Air Skirt (AAS) Technology,...

In a refreshing departure from the extravagant and outlandish concepts typically showcased at CES, Kia introduced its pragmatic 'Platform Beyond Vehicle' (PBV), designed to carry a range of modular electric minivans, catering to businesses and...

Perhaps one of the biggest, if not the biggest, ecosystem for connected devices is Samsung's SmartThings and with its recent move, the service become far more useful. SmartThings now allows integration with Hyundai and Kia EVs through its...

Kia is making a bold return to CES after a five-year hiatus, promising to unveil a lineup of purpose-built EVs. Blending fit-for-purpose EVs with cutting-edge software and hardware innovations is what the Korean company promises to deliver at the...

Those who purchase a 2024 Kia EV9 in the US for the first time will get 1,000 kWh of free charging in Electrify America's network, the two companies have announced today. You can use your 1,000 kWh free allowance at any of the over 3,000...

The ubiquitous CV joint is an essential component found in virtually every car with a driven independent axle. It has been the reliable workhorse of the automotive world, efficiently transmitting power from the engine to the wheels, even when the...

The European Car Of The Year 2024 contest is in its final stage as the finalists have been announced. And the list is absolutely dominated by EVs with 5 out of the 7 contenders, plus the BMW 5 Series which comes in both EV and ICE flavors. So...

Kia is getting ready to introduce a smaller, more affordable electric SUV next year. The Kia EV3, a slightly smaller compact SUV than the recently introduced EV5, was recently spotted testing on South Korean roads, offering a glimpse into what the...

Electric cars are having a very busy week and the latest entrant from Kia, the EV5 just rolled in the Chinese market. Unveiled at the 21st China Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Kia EV5 joins the growing EV portfolio of the Korean...

Hyundai Motors announced today that it started the construction of a brand-new EV factory in Ulsan, South Korea. The investment amounts to $1.52 billion and it's the company's first South Korean factory in 29 years. The plant should be ready by 2025...

EVs are expensive. All of them - even the most affordable ones are still generally more expensive than comparable ICE cars, and that's a problem if adoption is to move past the early adopter phase. Kia's EV9 is very expensive to begin with...