Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs
* Kia drives forward transformation into 'Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider' * Roadmap enables Kia to proactively respond to uncertainties in mobility industry landscape, including changes in EV market * Company to expand EV line-up with more models; enhance HEV line-up to manage fluc...
Hyundai Motor and Kia's DAL-e Delivery Robot Arrives, Ready to Revolutionize Indoor Autonomous Delivery Services
* Hyundai Motor and Kia unveil DAL-e Delivery's new design and advanced technologies, such as autonomous driving and face identification * The robot's design is based on Plug & Drive (PnD) modules to improve delivery performance, especially in complex settings like offices and malls * DAL-e ...
Kia honored with dual accolades at 2024 Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards
- Head of Kia Global Design, Karim Habib, named 'Designer Disruptor of the Year' for groundbreaking 'Opposites United' design philosophy - Kia EV9 awarded 'Research and Development Disruptor of the Year' for innovative applications of advanced technologies - Newsweek awards, now in their thir...
Kia EV9 secures double win at the 2024 World Car Awards
- Kia collects prestigious 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle titles - EV9 earns Kia its fourth and fifth wins at the World Car Awards since 2020 - The 2024 EV9 delivers modern refinement and all-electric capability SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PR...
Kia welcomes credit rating upgrade to A3 by Moody's Investors Service
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Corporation today welcomed Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) upgrade of the company's corporate rating to A3 with a stable outlook from a previous rating of Baa1 with a positive outlook. According to the report from Moody's, the rating upgra...
Kia Signs MoU to Offer Ride Hailing PBVs to Drivers on the Uber Platform
* MoU formalizes collaboration between Kia and Uber, as Kia plans to develop and offer PBVs for drivers * Kia's specialized PBVs will offer innovative mobility improvements, supporting Uber in achieving its 2040 zero-emission goal * PBVs offer enhanced versatility, and increased possibilitie...
Kia launches Platform Beyond Vehicle business at CES 2024 to go 'Beyond Mobility'
* Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) goes 'Beyond Mobility', with adaptability that stands 'Ready to Answer Every Question' * Customized vehicles and solutions will enhance versatility and open up limitless possibilities, catering to both businesses and individuals * Five Kia PBV concept mo...
Hyundai Motor and Kia to Develop Polymer Electrolyte Membrane with Gore for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems
* Hyundai Motor and Kia sign an agreement with Gore to co-develop polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems * Collaboration to encompass test protocol and key aspects of PEM development * Partnership aims to develop advanced fuel cell system for commercial vehicles, i...
Hyundai, Kia and Samsung Electronics to Collaborate on Connecting Mobility and Residential Spaces
* Hyundai Motor and Kia will link Samsung's 'SmartThings' IoT (Internet of Things) platform to their connected car services * The three companies aim to break the boundaries between living spaces and mobility spaces, enhancing the time value of driving before, during and after -- Car-to-Home s...
Hyundai Motor Group and SOAS University of London Found New Research Centers for Developing Countries, Focusing on Africa
* The Development Leadership Dialogue (DLD) Institute and the Centre for Sustainable Structural Transformation (CSST) to be established under SOAS University ofLondon to facilitate collaboration between the Group and the university * The Group and SOAS University of London held an opening c...
Kia Accelerates Popularization of EVs with Reveal of EV5 and Two Concept Models at Kia EV Day
* Kia presents global EV strategy at 'EV Day', set to be held annually * Acceleration of 'EV revolution' with expanded EV model line-up and charging infrastructure growth * Kia unveils three new small- to medium-sized electric models * The Kia EV5: Production electric compact SUV designed t...
Hyundai Motor Group Rolls Out Art Cars in Paris, Supporting Busan's Bid to Host 2030 World Expo
* Ten specially designed art cars on display during the Busan Expo Symposium and K-Pop concert inParis, the home of the Bureau International des Expositions * All-electric models, including Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 and the Kia EV6, selected for campaign to demonstrateBusan's commitment to carbo...
Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul
* Kia global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, sets a new record for the amount of plastic reclaimed from the world's oceans * 55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada * Plastics will be recycled; proportion to be used in future Kia models under multi-year partnersh...
Kia's EV9 electric SUV brings space, comfort and adventure to every journey
A unique blend of modern lifestyle and luxurious comfort, this three-row SUV makes every ride a fun-packed journey with versatile seating options, V2L capability, advanced technologies, and more. SEOUL, South Korea, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the very first sketch to the moment the first...
Kia commits to advancing human wellbeing and environmental sustainability at Milan Design Week
* Kia presents bold 'Opposites United' design exhibition, which offers new approach to delivering sustainability solutions, at Milan Design Week * Kia to prioritize design that overcomes divergence of human everyday needs and essential sustainability requirements * New Kia EV9 exemplifies ne...
Kia Celebrates 'Opposites United' Design Philosophy at 2023 Milan Design Week
* Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy to be showcased in global design exhibition * Event takes place from 17th to 23rd April at the Museo della Permanente in Milan, Italy * Key Kia designers including Karim Habib to present the brand's design vision * Design approach entails tacklin...
Kia starts building facility for electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production
- Dedicated plant for electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV) with yearly capacity of 150,000 units - The plant to mass produce battery-electric PBVs in second half of 2025 - Plant to showcase flexible production by adopting smart innovations, such as efficient 'cell method' of manufacturing - An in...
2023 CEO Investor Day: Kia accelerates EV transition with target of 1.6 million EV sales by 2030
- Kia to continue its four core strategies to transform into a 'Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider' ① Global sales: 2030 global sales goal of 4.3 million units ② Electrification: Annual EV sales goal of 1.6 million units by 2030 with 15 EV models by 2027 ③ Product Strategy: Kia to apply c...
Kia EV9 Reshapes SUV User Experience with Superior Design and Technology
* Breakthrough SUV EV redefines user experience with enhanced space and comfort for all occupants * Kia drives towards sustainability with the EV9 by embracing sustainable and biomaterials on path to carbon neutrality * Kia plans to introduce conditional Level-3 Autonomy via Highway Driving ...
The Kia EV9 Revealed: Groundbreaking EV Fusing Progressive, Bold Design with Authentic SUV Character
- Strong SUV identity fused with elegant EV styling to reshape both the segment andway of life for the electrified era - Inspired by Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy, the EV9 combines contrasting qualities of nature and modernity in its character - Sleek and bold exterior expresses confi...
