KIA WINS FIRST UK AWARD FOR PV5 VAN AHEAD OF LAUNCH IN 2025
* The Kia PV5 named the 'One to Watch' at What Van? Awards * Marks the first UK award for Kia's forthcoming electric vans * Kia's first electric van, the PV5, is due for launch in the UK in 2025 SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia PV5 has won the prestigious 'One to Watc...
Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB Announce Plans to Launch 'X-ble Shoulder' at Wearable Robot Tech Day
* Wearable robot 'X-ble Shoulder' to boost industrial efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries * Designed to assist overhead work by enhancing upper arm muscle strength, expected to find use in various industries * The strong yet lightweight X-ble Shoulder enhances worker comfort by r...
Kia Tasman redefines the pickup truck with purposeful design and innovative technology, delivering true practicality
- Kia's first pickup truck invites customers to 'dive into a new dimension' by pushing boundaries of what a pickup can deliver - Redefines pickup sector with purposeful exterior and interior design, cutting-edge technology and class-leading space and convenience - Tasman will meet customer needs...
Kia introduces world's first car accessory made using recycled plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
- Kia has launched the first-ever car accessory made using plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by The Ocean Cleanup - New EV3 accessory highlights Kia's partnership with The Ocean Cleanup - Kia to raise recycled plastic application in vehicles to more than 20% by 2030 SEO...
Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant Opens to Significantly Expand EV Production
* Kia celebrates the completion of Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV manufacturing facility * Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant, located at Kia Autoland Gwangmyeong, to mass-produce Kia EV3 and EV4 models * The new facility to have production capacity of 150,000 units per year * Previous in...
Geotab, Kia, and 42dot Join Forces to Drive the Future of Fleet Management
Global Partnership to Improve Safety, Sustainability, and Efficiency in PBV
Fleet Operations
TORONTO and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Geotab
Kia EV3: Sustainable mobility, simplified - EV accessibility, amplified
* Kia EV3 offers accessible, sustainable electric mobility as part of elevated SUV experience * World-first cutting-edge technologies enable customers to unlock new dimensions from EV3, enhancing driving and ownership experience * Kia plans to introduce an AWD variant as well as a GT model, ...
Kia and The Ocean Cleanup celebrate partnership achievements and map out future for cleaning Great Pacific Garbage Patch
- Ongoing support from Kia has enabled the removal of over one million pounds of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) - Partnership with The Ocean Cleanup aligns with Kia's strategic transformation into a sustainable mobility solutions provider SEOUL, South Korea and S...
Hyundai and Kia Score Credit Ratings Boost, Strengthening Status as Global Automotive Players
* South Korean automotive brands follow up on credit ratings upgrades from earlier in 2024 with raise to 'A-' by ratings agency S&P Global * Diverse product lineup and balance of hybrids and fully electric models responsible for three positive ratings upgrades since February * Hyundai and Ki...
Kia Receives a Credit Rating Upgrade as 'A-' from S&P Global
* Kia's S&P Global credit rating upgraded from 'BBB+' to 'A-', achieving an 'A' rating from the world's top three credit agencies this year * High worldwide evaluations reflect Kia's product and brand competitiveness, profitability, financial soundness and global market position SEOUL, South K...
Kia EV3 delivers elevated electric SUV experience for all with innovative technology and advanced design beyond its class
* Kia EV3 brings innovative technology of brand's flagship EV9 SUV to set new standards in the compact EV SUV segment * Bold, progressive exterior with innovative, practical interior maximizing space, functionality, andcomfort * Best-in-class 600km AER driving range; 10-80% battery charging ...
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...
