SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia said Thursday that its PV5 passenger model has been named “Family Car of the Year” at the 2026 TopGear Awards, marking the first time a van—rather than an SUV or sedan—has won the category from the influential British automotive magazine. The annual awards evaluate newly released global models [...]
SEOUL, June 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Corp. on Monday unveiled the specifications and pricing for the PV5, the automaker’s first-ever electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV), and said it will begin accepting preorders this week. The PV5 is a mid-sized PBV built on Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated electric platform E-GMP.S, and designed to serve both personal [...]
Tarragona, Spain, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia has introduced its first purpose-built vehicle (PBV), the PV5, as part of its strategy to lead in customized mobility solutions. Designed for passenger transport, cargo delivery, and wheelchair accessibility, the PV5 offers a highly adaptable interior, making it suitable for various specialized applications, including camping and refrigerated transport. [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Corp. said Thursday it has signed a tentative agreement with DHL Korea Ltd. to supply its PV5 mid-sized electric cargo vehicles to the logistics firm from 2026. Under the memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday, Kia will begin supplying the PV5, the first in the company’s electric purpose built [...]