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SEOUL: Kia Motors Corp released its K9 premium sedan in China on Monday, kicking off its journey upmarket with a model whose sales have been paltry both in the United States and at home in South Korea. Kia and ...

Kia Carens First Unit Rolls Out – Production Starts At India Plant

Kia Carens Production Starts Apart from eight exterior colour options, Kia Carens will be offered in three interior themes depending on variants Kia globally unveiled its upcoming crossover MPV named Carens last month. Since it isn’t a proper MPV ...

Rumour: Kia Seltos Diesel to be replaced with a Hybrid

The SUV is likely to powered by a 1.6-litre petrol-hybrid from the Kia Niro. According to a media report, Kia is likely to discontinue the diesel variants of the Seltos. It is expected to be replaced with a petrol-hybrid ...

German carmakers buy Nokia maps to fend off digital rivals

FRANKFURT/HELSINKI: German carmakers BMW, Audi and Mercedes, will pay around €2.5 billion (RM10.6bil) to buy Nokia’s maps business, a transformational deal that will help them to develop self-driving cars. Daimler BMW and Audi will each hold an equal stake ...

Kia Carens Is All Set To Launch In February!

Kia’s third offering, the Carens, certainly seems to have what it takes to dominate the MPV segment. It is available with the option of 6 or 7 seats and it competes with likes of Hyundai Alcazar, Maruti Suzuki XL6, MG ...

KIA Go-Xtra 2017 campaign awards winners

KUALA LUMPUR: Naza KIA Malaysia, the official distributor of KIA vehicles in Malaysia, has awarded the winners of their annual Kia customer loyalty program – the Kia Go-Xtra 6th Edition 2017. One grand prize, one second prize and five ...

KIA rustles up a topless Optima

LAS VEGAS: Some of the words and phrases often associated with the KIA brand include reliable, assured, considered, and comfortable. However, exciting and adventurous are two words that don’t spring to mind, at least not yet. However, when the ...

Kia Rio Sedan previewed with estimated price of RM73,000

KUALA LUMPUR: Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia Motors vehicles in the country previewed the Rio Sedan at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. With the order books just opened, deliveries will begin sometime in January, 2016, ...

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe price and features: Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-9 SUV rival cops price bump but gains new safety gear

The Hyundai Santa Fe model year 2022 update brings more equipment including a front centre airbag for all grades. Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV has copped a price increase for the 2022 model year, but it comes with a boost ...

Pros and Cons: The 2022 Kia Carnival can rewrite Kia's Malaysian history, but it still has its flaws

Kia’s last few years in Malaysia were unremarkable, an era where customers had to settle for instead of the headline-grabbing new models. But under new custodians Dinamikjaya Motors, there now are reasons to be optimistic, if the 2022 (KA4) ...

Kia showcases Forte sedan and Forte5 hatchback

DETROIT: KIA’s Forte5 and Forte sedan has been revealed sporting an exterior design inspired by the all-new Optima at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and both are due to go on sale in the first half ...

2022 Kia EV6 First Drive: A Mainstream EV With Style

© InsideEVs Kia EV6 Kia goes upmarket with its first dedicated-platform electric vehicle and the results are impressive. The 2022 Kia EV6 will launch in the US as the most expensive vehicle in the brand’s entire lineup, as top-tier ...

Kia hopes AI can take the pain out of buying a new car

LOS ANGELES: Car companies hope that in the future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the key to bringing truly autonomous vehicles to the masses, but starting Nov 21, Kia in the US is testing whether an AI-powered personal assistant ...

Kia upgrades UVO infotainment and telematics system for K900

LOS ANGELES: Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced the next iteration of the company’s UVO infotainment and telematics system, known as UVO Luxury Services. Exclusive to the 2016 K900, UVO Luxury Services includes features and functions, such as local ...

Kia Champ Into The Arena crowns Puchong Fuerza A as champions

KUALA LUMPUR: NAZA Kia Malaysia’s futsal tournament – Kia Champ into the Arena, ended with Puchong Fuerza A being announced the champion out of the 63 men’s contending teams, and will now have the honour to represent Malaysia at ...

Kia Sorento To Be Offered With “Sensible For Singapore” Hybrid Drivetrain

Singapore – Cycle & Carriage, KIA’s distributor, will launch a hybrid variant of their seven-seater Sorento SUV here on 4 February. The Sorento Hybrid joins the rest of the lineup, which are currently powered by 2.2 litre turbo diesel engines. ...

Kia brings all-electric concept car, autonomous driving and 5G tech

SEOUL: South Korean car maker Kia has announced that it will present a new all-electric concept car in a worldwide premiere at the CES consumer technology show, which opens to the public on Jan 9 in Las Vegas. For ...

Third-gen Kia Forte makes global debut

DETROIT: The new Kia Forte or Cerato is on display at the Detroit auto show, and has evolved into a more refined car with design cues inspired by Stinger. The third generation Forte now offers drivers a higher level ...

New 7-seat Kia Sorento and 5-seat Sportage launched

KUALA LUMPUR: Kia distributor Naza Kia Malaysia today launched two of its latest offerings — the all-new seven-seater Sorento and five-seater Sportage. The Sorento is offered in three variants, starting from RM155,888 while the Sportage is two from RM121,888. Pricing ...

Kia reveals details and images of new Rio GT-Line

FRANKFURT: Kia is on a roll at the moment, and after the successful unveiling of its new Stinger grand tourer the South Korean auto giant has now revealed the first images and details of the new Rio GT-Line, ahead ...

New KIA Grand Carnival 2.2D SX variant at RM189K opens for bookings

KUALA LUMPUR: Naza Kia Malaysia, the official local distributor of KIA vehicles, has introduced a new range-topping Grand Carnival 2.2D SX multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) variant that comes with added external and interior upgrades. Priced at RM188,888 on-the-road with GST without ...

Optima is Kia's first PHEV

SEOUL: Meet Kia’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle model, the Optima PHEV that features 53km of pure electric range. The 1,718kg (kerb) is a 4,854mm-long PHEV that has a 2,804mm wheelbase and stands 1,859mm-wide and 1,460mm-tall, while having a ...

New Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV EV Is Coming For The Kia EV6 With RWD, AWD And Hot RS Version

Skoda today unveiled a new body style for its all-electric SUV, the Enyaq iV, named – you guessed it, Enyaq Coupe iV With a coupe-style roof, the new variant also adds power to the lineup by introducing the automaker’s sporty RS ...

ADVERTORIAL: Kia Sportage is a cut above the rest

The all-new Kia Sportage has been completely redesigned to wow and calling it a showstopper or a head-turner does not do it enough justice. Available in two variants – the GT Line and the KX, the Sportage cranks up the ...

Kia Niro hybrid sets world record in LA-NY challenge

Gerdes (right) and Winger (left) revelling in their achievement alongside a Guiness World Record official. NEW YORK: The 2017 Kia Niro hybrid has set a Guinness World Record title for the lowest fuel consumption driving across the United ...

Kia trio coming. Stinger - hopefully

PETALING JAYA: The all-new Stinger could headline the Kia launches this year if local distributor Naza Kia Malaysia can wrangle an allocation from its principal. Established mainstream models that will arrive in new guises are the Rio hatchback, Optima ...

Acura Integra Interior Spied, 2023 BMW 7-Series Rendered, And New Kia EV6 Driven: Your Morning Brief

Good morning and welcome to our daily digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with… Self Driving No More; Coalition Renames Itself And Abandons The Term As It Distances Itself From Tesla A trade association that consisted of ...

Kia Grand Carnival in premium MPV segment; RM165,888 and RM185,888

PETALING JAYA: Naza Kia Malaysia has launched the highly acclaimed Grand Carnival, which is expected to be well received in the premium MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) segment. The on-the-road prices with insurance for the Grand Carnival, imported from Korea, is ...

Naza Kia Malaysia gives Sorento to police

SM Nasarudin handing over a mock key of the Sorento to Khalid. Also present are (third from left) SM Faisal and SM Faliq (second from left). KUALA LUMPUR: Naza Kia Malaysia gave a leg up to the police by ...

Lucky executive takes home a Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto with its lucky new owner Velu Kumar togetether with son Miitesh and wife Thavamalar CYBERJAYA: A brand new Kia Picanto was picked up by 54-year old Velu Kumar Suppan, who recently won it as a Grand Prize ...

Kia Carens to be launched in India in February 2022; production begins

– Bookings open for Rs 25,000 – Available across five variants and eight exterior shades Kia India has commenced with the mass production of its fourth model for India – the Kia Carens. The three-row MPV was unveiled in ...

2017 New York Auto Show: Fourth-gen KIA Rio headed for American market

NEW YORK: KIA’s new fourth-generation Rio in sedan and 5-door hatch formats are the latest additions to the model line-up of Kia Motors America (KMA). The cars have been penned at the Korean carmaker’s European and U.S. design studios in ...

Kia Optima GT launched

KUALA LUMPUR: Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, unveiled the all-new fourth-generation Kia Optima GT sedan priced at RM179,888 (on-the-road with insurance). The all-new Kia Optima GT, which is only available in GT trim, ...

Kia Recalls Over 410,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Airbags

South Korean carmaker Kia has recalled 410,609 vehicles in the United States. The recall will see Kia fix or replace the airbag control units in the affected vehicles. The recall affects certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and ...

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