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Kia CEO Expresses Confidence in New Opportunities despite Increasing Global Trade Risks

Kia CEO Expresses Confidence in New Opportunities despite Increasing Global Trade Risks

SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Song Ho-sung, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Kia Corp., on Tuesday expressed confidence in turning increasing global trade and business uncertainties for the South Korean automaker into opportunities for further growth. In a letter to shareholders published on Kia’s website, Song assessed that the globalization trend of [...]

Automakers Push Affordable Electric Vehicles Despite Market ‘Chasm’

Automakers Push Affordable Electric Vehicles Despite Market ‘Chasm’

SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Global automakers are rolling out lower-priced electric vehicles this year despite facing a temporary plateau in demand, known in the industry as a “chasm.” The strategy aims to attract cost-conscious consumers while securing market share ahead of widespread EV adoption.  According to industry sources on February 24, Kia plans to unveil [...]

Kia EV3 Named South Korea’s 2025 Car of the Year

Kia EV3 Named South Korea’s 2025 Car of the Year

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The Kia EV3, a compact electric SUV, has been awarded the title of ‘2025 Car of the Year’ by the Korea Automobile Journalists Association (KAJA), marking a significant milestone for Kia’s push toward the mass adoption of electric vehicles. KAJA, comprising 59 media outlets across newspapers, television, radio, and [...]

Kia to Showcase Non-passenger Defense Vehicles at UAE’s IDEX Trade Show

Kia to Showcase Non-passenger Defense Vehicles at UAE’s IDEX Trade Show

SEOUL, Feb. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest carmaker, said Monday it will participate in the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 in the United Arab Emirates this week, showcasing its non-passenger military vehicles. IDEX 2025, the Middle East’s largest defense industry trade show, is set to open on Monday (local [...]

Hyundai and Kia’s EV Charging Venture Begins Operations Across U.S.

Hyundai and Kia’s EV Charging Venture Begins Operations Across U.S.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) —  Hyundai and Kia, along with other global automakers, have launched operations for their joint electric vehicle (EV) charging venture, Ionna, marking a significant expansion of EV infrastructure across the United States. Hyundai announced on February 4 that Ionna, established last year to develop a robust North American charging network, [...]

Kia Reports Record EV Sales in 2024, Driven by Strong North American Performance

Kia Reports Record EV Sales in 2024, Driven by Strong North American Performance

SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Motors achieved its highest-ever electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2024, fueled by robust demand in North America and the success of its large EV models, including the EV9. The company’s global EV sales from January to November reached 184,852 units, a 10.9% increase from the same period in 2023. [...]