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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

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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, […]

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Kia secures top honors in 2023 Golden Steering Wheel Awards

News Desk 1 09/11/2023

The new Kia flagship EV9 has continued its awards success with a Golden Steering Wheel 2023 win in the ‘Family Cars’ category. The all-electric seven-seater SUV was also named ‘German Luxury Car of the Year 2024’ at the beginning of September.   “It is immensely gratifying to receive the Golden Steering Wheel Award. It is […]

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Kia EV6 GT Named Amongst TIME Best Inventions of 2023

News Desk 1 06/11/2023

Today, the Kia EV6 GT was recognized amongst the TIME Best Inventions of 2023 within the Transportation category. The annual list, which has been compiled for over two decades, features 200 extraordinary innovations, including new products and ideas, that TIME editors have identified as “changing our lives.” “The EV6 GT defied expectations by combining Kia’s […]

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Icons united – Kia presents EV9 to Rafael Nadal
at groundbreaking #TheIcon event in Madrid

News Desk 1 23/10/2023

Tennis icon Rafael Nadal has reaffirmed his commitment to sustainable electrified mobility, collecting the keys to Kia’s flagship EV9 – the brand’s first three-row seat electric SUV – at a handover ceremony during #TheIcon event at IFEMA, Madrid, Spain. Kia’s #TheIcon event immersed guests in a stunning 360 visual interactive experience, uniting three icons – […]

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Kia launches upgraded Seltos SUV in Jordan

News Desk 1 19/10/2023

Kia Middle East and Africa has launched its latest redesigned Kia Seltos in Jordan. A bigger and bolder iteration of its predecessor, the reimagined five-seater compact SUV will be available across all markets in the MENA region from October 2023. The highly anticipated launch event and test drive left attendees impressed with the new Kia […]

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Kia Accelerates Popularization of EVs

News Desk 1 12/10/2023

Kia Corporation has today unveiled three new small- to medium-sized electric models at the brand’s annual Kia EV Day in Korea, reaffirming its ambitious global strategy to lead and accelerate the ‘EV revolution’. During the event, the brand presented its vision of ‘EVs for all’ and strategy to expand its EV model line-up significantly and […]

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Kia officially launches the region’s first dedicated electric vehicles

News Desk 1 09/10/2023

Kia Middle East & Africa announces the official launch of its groundbreaking all-electric vehicles – the Kia EV9, EV6, and concept EV5 – at the Geneva International Motor Show in Doha, Qatar, hosted at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre from October 5 to October 14, 2023. Marking a significant milestone as the region’s first […]

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Kia announces its participation at the 2023 Geneva International Motor Show

News Desk 1 04/10/2023

Kia Middle East & Africa is thrilled to announce its participation at the Geneva International Motor Show, which will take place at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre in Doha, Qatar, from October 5 to October 14, 2023. The sustainable mobility solutions brand is set to showcase its latest vehicle-line up in a dedicated 1,372 […]

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Bold and Progressive Kia K3 Sets New Standards in its Class

News Desk 2 09/08/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 9, 2023 – Kia has revealed the all-new Kia K3 at a world premiere in Mexico City. With the K3, Kia aims to redefine the sub-compact segment with its bold and progressive design, spacious interior, abundant convenience, and safety features – all essential characteristics that cater to the demands of […]

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Kia Sportage SUV Marks 30th Anniversary Milestone with Over 7 Million Units Sold

News Desk 2 31/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 July, 2023: Kia has marked three decades of its popular Sportage compact SUV with the launch of a new 30th Anniversary Special Edition in the Korean market. Upon its inception in 1993, the Sportage has left an indelible mark on the automotive industry. With over seven million units sold across five […]

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KIA SETS A RECORD FOR THE HIGHEST TOTAL NUMBER OF AWARDS EVER EARNED

News Desk 2 27/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 27, 2023: Kia America set a record for the highest total number of awards ever earned in a single year by a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study as seven Kia models ranked number one in their segments – the most awarded to […]

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Kia announces the upcoming launch of its award-winning EV9 and EV6 models

News Desk 2 19/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 19, 2023: Kia Corporation is thrilled to announce the arrival of its all-electric models – EV9 and EV6 – across the MENA region by Q4 2023. This exciting development aligns with the brand’s ambitious ‘Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2045’ and marks a significant milestone as Kia’s E-GMP flat-floor EV […]

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Kia Transfers Operation of Successful Green Light Project to Local Government in Ghana

News Desk 2 13/07/2023

(Dubai, United Arab Emirates) July 13, 2023 – Kia Corporation has announced the successful completion and transfer of its community support Green Light Project (GLP) in Ghana, aiming to improve local communities’ public health. Ghana has become the 12th base, where Kia’s GLP has finalized the local transfer of the operation. For the past five […]