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Kia honored with dual accolades at 2024 Newsweek World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards

News Desk 1 01/04/2024

Kia is celebrating victory in two key categories at this year’s Newsweek World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards, with the all-electric EV9 winning ‘Research and Development Disruptor of the Year’ and its Head of Kia Global Design, Executive Vice President Karim Habib, named ‘Design Disruptor

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Power to progress: Kia K4 next-generation compact sedan sets new design standards

News Desk 1 28/03/2024

Kia Corporation has today revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia K4. The next-generation compact sedan embraces the brand’s bold attitude of continuously moving forward and brings new ways of thinking, innovation, and superior design values to the sector. Inspired by Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, and in particular the […]

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Kia honored with five wins in 2024 iF Design Awards with EV9 taking prestigious Gold

News Desk 1 14/03/2024

Kia achieved notable success at the 2024 iF Design Awards, which saw five separate elements of the company’s recent programs recognized by the renowned design forum’s panel of expert judges. The new Kia EV9, already an award winner on multiple fronts, added to its honorable results with exclusive Gold award status. Presented only to the […]

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Kia Middle East and Africa unveils ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’

News Desk 1 21/02/2024

Kia Middle East and Africa announces the forthcoming introduction of its revolutionary ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV) model in the MEA region, scheduled for 2026. To celebrate the announcement, Kia is hosting an event to introduce the modular vehicles on February 20th and 21st, 2024, at Banyan Tree, Bluewaters Island, Dubai. Guests, including media representatives,

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Kia granted Official Match Ball Carrier Program at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 TM

News Desk 1 19/02/2024

Kia Corporation, an Official Partner of the 12th edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024TM  held in Dubai, UAE, from February 15 to February 25, at Dubai Design District (D3), has been granted the rights to the Official Match Ball Carrier (OMBC) program. The initiative is poised to enhance the overall spectator experience, […]

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Kia Announces its Partnership of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024TM in Dubai

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

Kia Corporation proudly announces its partnership of the 12th edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024TM, solidifying its longstanding partnership with FIFA. The event will take place in Dubai, UAE, from February 15 to February 25, at Dubai Design District (D3). As a leading mobility solutions provider, Kia is committed to aligning with […]

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Kia Middle East and Africa announces the official launch of its all-new Kia K3

News Desk 1 14/02/2024

Kia Middle East and Africa has announced the official launch of the all-new Kia K3 during an event in Jeddah. Following its recent debut at the Riyadh Motor Show 2023, this innovative sedan is set to address the evolving needs of customers in emerging markets across the MEA region. The launch event captured the attention […]

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Kia EV9 Secures Victory in SUV Category

News Desk 1 05/02/2024

Kia announced today that the Kia EV9 has been named the winner in the SUV category at the prestigious 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) Awards. This achievement comes after a thorough evaluation of 62 competing models, where the Kia EV9 stood out due to its exceptional performance in various areas, such as […]

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Kia takes twin awards for Platform Beyond Vehicle business exhibition

News Desk 1 30/01/2024

Kia has successfully concluded its participation at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (January 9-12), where the brand presented its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) future strategy. Kia received two prestigious awards at CES for its five PBV concept models, and its multi-phase plan to revolutionize the mobility industry while helping to advance […]

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ALL ELECTRIC KIA EV9 WINS 2024 NORTH AMERICAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR™

News Desk 1 24/01/2024

Today, the all-electric Kia EV9 3-row SUV was named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ by the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury. This is the third occasion in five years that the NACTOY jury has named a Kia vehicle as its top choice in the category, and the second win for […]

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Kia wins dual Good Design Awards for EV9 SUV and Infotainment System

News Desk 1 21/01/2024

Kia has claimed two prestigious accolades at the Good Design Awards 2023, recognizing the brand’s dedication to emotive and engaging design as expressed through its transformative ‘Opposites United’ philosophy. Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy was first revealed in 2021, taking inspiration from the contrasts found in nature and humanity. The philosophy transcends

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Hyundai, Kia and Samsung Electronics to Collaborate on Connecting Mobility and Residential Spaces

News Desk 1 18/01/2024

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced that they have signed an agreement on January 3 with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. Under this agreement, Hyundai and Kia customers will be able to remotely control digital appliances via touch and voice

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Kia amplifies EV focus at Australian Open 2024  

News Desk 1 16/01/2024

Kia Corporation is supporting the Australian Open 2024 (AO24) – the prestigious tennis Grand Slam event of the Asia-Pacific region – through the supply of a fleet of official tournament vehicles, including its award-winning all-electric models EV9 and EV6. Kia is also organizing a series of fan engagement activities that highlight its commitment to electrification […]

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Kia Signs MoU to Offer Ride Hailing PBVs to Drivers on the Uber Platform

News Desk 1 15/01/2024

Kia Corporation and Uber have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, committing the two companies to collaborate on Kia’s planned development and deployment of PBVs. With the goal of enhancing electric vehicle offerings available on Uber’s mobility platform and supporting the global ride hailing leader […]

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Kia launches Platform Beyond Vehicle business at CES 2024 to go ‘Beyond Mobility’

News Desk 1 11/01/2024

Kia has revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) future strategy at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Kia’s PBV business will initially be based around the introduction of an all-new, modular vehicle, previewed by the Kia Concept PV5. This future vision was presented alongside a multi-phase plan that will see PBVs revolutionize […]

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Kia EV9 shortlisted for 2024 Car of the Year

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

The Kia EV9 has been shortlisted for the final round of the 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) in Europe award. The all-electric SUV was provisionally listed among 28 new models launched this year and has now been selected by the 59 COTY jurors from 22 countries for the seven-strong shortlist. The overall COTY winner […]

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Kia Unveils its All-New K3 for the first time in the Middle East

News Desk 1 06/12/2023

Kia Middle East and Africa has announced the official launch of its all-new model, the Kia K3, at the Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia. Alongside this unveiling, Kia as a sustainable mobility solutions provider will be showcasing seven of its most impressive vehicles for the public which are EV6, EV9, K8 HEV, K5 HEV, […]

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KIA EV9 NAMED ‘FAMILY CAR OF THE YEAR’AT 2023 TOPGEAR.COM AWARDS

News Desk 1 30/11/2023

The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards. The fully electric EV9 – Kia’s new flagship SUV – impressed Top Gear’s judges thanks to its combination of a family-friendly space, long driving range, in-car technology, and cutting-edge design and sustainability features. The EV9 is featured in the […]

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Kia Signs MoU with Rana Motors to advance EV vehicle training in Ghana

News Desk 1 16/11/2023

Kia Middle East and Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rana Motors in a proactive step to introduce a technical training centre for auto technicians in Ghana. For the very first time, the Korean automotive manufacturer will provide theoretical and practical training on the technical know-how of its electric and hybrid vehicles. […]

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Hyundai Motor Group Tallies 11 Wins at the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards

News Desk 1 13/11/2023

Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis have clinched a total of 11 accolades in the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards. This achievement builds on the success of the 2022 event, where Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) brands earned eight wins. “We are honored to receive these awards, which reflect our commitment to excellence,” said Yong Wha Kim, […]