SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, plans to launch a sales subsidiary in Thailand but has decided to scrap a plan to establish an assembly plant in the country, according to company officials and sources Tuesday. Kia, part of Hyundai Motor Group, plans to officially launch the Thai subsidiary, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Accumulative sales of eco-friendly vehicles produced by Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., South Korea’s leading automakers, are expected to exceed 1 million units in the first quarter, according to the companies Friday. Accumulative sales of eco-friendly units of Hyundai and Kia combined had amounted to 946,962 units as [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The prevailing trend in the automotive market is currently centered around the craze for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), marking a notable shift in consumer preferences. Despite the somewhat sluggish sales of fully electric vehicles, hybrids, previously considered a passing fad, are experiencing a resurgence. This revival is evident in [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia’s compact recreational vehicle (RV), the Ray, has achieved a noteworthy milestone by securing its highest annual sales on record this year. As per the November sales report disclosed by Kia on Sunday, the Ray witnessed a surge in sales, with 4,587 units sold in the domestic market last month—an [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking reveal that is expected to herald a complete paradigm shift in vehicle propulsion, Hyundai and Kia have revealed a new drive system that integrates essential vehicle components within the wheel. This innovation liberates the space between the wheels, allowing for the implementation of novel designs or the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Thanks to record-breaking earnings, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. have surpassed Samsung Electronics in charitable donations so far this year, marking a historic first. According to CEO Score, which monitors corporate management activities, a total of 264 out of the country’s top 500 firms by sales collectively donated 1.4 trillion [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. said Friday they have unveiled their latest electric vehicle (EV) units and concept models under way at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show as the companies strengthen their electric portfolios. Hyundai debuted the Ioniq 5 N, the first high-performance EV model [...]
GWANGJU, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A production plant of Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, has been suspended following a fatal accident at one of its parts subcontractors, according to company officials Wednesday. According to plant officials, production at the Kia facility in Gwangju, about 270 kilometers south of Seoul, has been suspended since [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai is on the cusp of achieving double-digit market share in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) segment. It’s intriguing to observe whether Hyundai can solidify its position as a pioneer in the American transition to electrification. During the third quarter of this year, Hyundai successfully sold 21,638 electric vehicles in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said Wednesday it plans to sell refurbished used cars produced by the company, similar to the program launched by its larger affiliate, Hyundai Motor Co., this week. The company announced it will start selling refurbished secondhand Kia units, including both electric vehicles (EVs) [...]