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The Kia Telluride Faces a Recall for Rollaway Risk

The Truth About Cars

Kia is recalling more than 400,000 Telluride SUVs for risk of rolling away in park. Affected vehicles include all 2020-2023 Tellurides and some from 2024, totaling 427m407 units. Kia said, “The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged due to suspected improper assembly by the supplier.

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Kia Motors to launch 7 new BEVs by 2027; BEVs to account for 25% of Kia global vehicle sales by 2029

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). —Ho Sung Song. —Ho Sung Song.

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Kia starts pilot of last-mile delivery service in Singapore for future electric PBV business

Green Car Congress

Kia Corporation has begun to lay the groundwork for its innovative Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) business, partnering with cold chain startup ‘S.lab Asia Inc.’ From Kia’s Plan S presentation in 2020. to break into Singapore’s last-mile delivery market.

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Interview: Jenny Chang, Kia Seltos Product Manager

Clean Fleet Report

Seltos — the Gateway to Kia. Kia pulled the sheet off the updated 2024 Seltos at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. A big change for Kia’s entry-level model. CFR : What is the importance of the Seltos to Kia? Kia : The Seltos is extremely important as it serves as a gateway vehicle to our brand.

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Kia to complete 11-model EV lineup with 7 dedicated EVs by 2026; sell 1.6M eco-friendly vehicles annually by 2030

Green Car Congress

Kia has updated its Plan S strategy, underpinned by three core pillars: advancing electric vehicle (EV) transition; strengthening its purpose-built vehicle (PBV) business; and expanding future mobility services. By 2030, EVs, HEVs and PHEVs will make up 40% of all sales for Kia, with an annual sales target of 1.6 million units.

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My First EV — Part IV: 2023 Bolt EUV or 2020 Tesla Model 3?

CleanTechnica EVs

”) I test drove one at the dealer and took notes. After trying the Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, and VW ID.4, When I decided last year to buy an electric car, the first one I considered was the Tesla Model 3. See “My First EV – Part I.”) 4, I ended up buying a Chevy […]

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Kia EV9 flagship electric SUV to debut on November 11

Electric Vehicles India

Kia EV9 flagship electric SUV to debut on November 11. Kia has officially teased the sketch of the EV9 an all-electric SUV that is all set to debut on November 11 in a concept form. The fully electric EV9 will become Kia’s flagship electric SUV. Kia on its Instagram post reveals the EV9 in a boxy silhouette.

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