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...
Kia EV9 SUV Exterior Teased in Video Clips
* Kia releases teaser clips offering glimpse of the Kia EV9 exterior design * Sleek silhouette, signature lighting, clear-cut lines hint at the electric SUV's bold and confident look * The Kia EV9 to accelerate the brand's transformation towards a sustainable mobility solutions provider SEOU...
KIA MAINTAINS MOMENTUM IN J.D. POWER VEHICLE DEPENDABILITY STUDY AS TOP MASS MARKET BRAND FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Three Models Captured Segment Awards including Sportage and Forte * Mass market Kia vehicles reported to have fewest problems after three years of ownership * Substantial award bolsters brand's strong track record in J.D. Power study IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America ...
Kia Carens wins Indian Car of the Year 2023 and EV6 takes Green Car Award
- Kia becomes the first brand to ever win two ICOTY awards in the same year NEW DELHI and SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia Carens has been crowned as the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2023 and the Kia EV6 won the Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY. With this, Kia has become ...
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Named MotorTrend Person of the Year, Topping Its 2023 Power List
SEOUL, South Korea and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Hyundai Motor Group's Executive Chair,Euisun Chung, has been honored with the
MotorTrend Person of the Year award, having secured the number one position in
MotorTrend's esteemed 2023 Power List.
